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Crash on to Bulford Camp c.1940/41
I have been asked to identify a crash on to Bulford camp on Salisbury Plain by a then seven year old witness who was resident on the camp.
He dates the crash as 1940 possibly 1941. He was told by his mother at the time that it was a Spitfire and a fatality. In my view, in reality it could have been any Allied or Axis aircraft. I ask please if this incident rings a bell with any specialist of this period. PeterA |
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Re: Crash on to Bulford Camp c.1940/41
Peter
Can't find Bulford Camp crash in 1940/1941 - The nearest I can find is Tomahawk lIA AH922 Aircraft on strength 41 OTU (though more likely actually with No.1 S of AC). Aircraft lost when baggage door flew open, and then broke off striking the port tail plane, which detached from the aircraft. Aircraft control was lost and crashed on Salisbury Plain, 11 Sep 1941, Pilot was Plt Off Thomas Haig 101069 killed Paul |
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Re: Crash on to Bulford Camp c.1940/41
Found a more likey candidate
1130hrs: 20.9.40 Hurricane I L1595 of 56 Sqn near Bulford Camp, Amesbury, Wilts. Dived into Ground Sgt Charles Victor Meeson #748697 killed. (Crashed during formation flying practice) |
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Re: Crash on to Bulford Camp c.1940/41
There was also two incidents later
24.9.42 Beaufighter VI EL329 AAEE Parade Ground, Bulford Camp, Wilts. Flew into Ground September 24, 1942 TAKE-OFF POINT: Boscombe Down, Wilts CRASH LOCATION: Bulford Camp, Wilts AIRCRAFT TYPE & SERIAL: Bristol Beaufighter Mk VIC EL329/G CREW FATALITIES: Sqn Ldr V.M. Bright, Armament Test Sqn A&AEE TP; LAC R.F. Brown, Armourer PURPOSE OF TEST FLIGHT: Rocket projectile trials over Compton Ranges ACCIDENT DETAIL: Pilot indicated by wing rocking that he would not compete the trials. He flew off towards Boscombe Down but suddenly rolled and crashed to the ground 31.5.48 DOMINIE NR753 RN Collided with Anson NL248 near Bulford Wilts Collided with Anson NL248 formating over Bulford, Wilts 31.5.48; tailplane cut-off and spun in; 3 killed. Dominie Crew F/O Ashley James Greer aged 25 # 59655 Peter J, BARTLETT, Naval Airman (O) 1c, FX 795107, aged 19 killed Peter C, DAMON, Naval Air Mechanic (A) 1c, FX 782720, aged 19 killed Do not know about Anson |
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Re: Crash on to Bulford Camp c.1940/41
Great sleuthing Paul.
Many thanks. Peter |
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