A/S/L Jack D Humphreys, DFC, + 2 August 194

[Boris]

Hi all!

Does anyone know any details about the death of A/S/L Jack D Humphreys, DFC, 605 Squadron, Service No 41419, who died on 2 August 1942? What was the cause of his loss? Also any details about his air victories would be of great help (date, type of e/c, location)…

Thanks.

[loiclemarchand]

Hello Boris,

According to Fighter Command Losses by N. Franks Vol.2, Humphrey was killed the 1st august 1942 during a night intruder to Beauvais. He was the pilot of the Havoc Mk.I serial BJ489 code JP-L from 605 Sqn. Crew were follows :

S/Ldr. J.D. Humphreys DFC (KIA)
W/O. D.L. McConnell (KIA)
Sgt. W.R. Wells (KIA)

Regards
Loïc

[Boris]

Hello Loic, thanks for your help and infos