Flt Lt J.H. Coghlan lost 17/18 August 1940

[BrianC]

Hi guys

I'm aware that his demise has been discussed previously, but what is current thinking? Was anything new disclosed in Air81/2650?

Cheers
Brian

[gedburke3]

Hi Brian,
I have copies of AIR81/2650.
I have looked through them and can confirm that there is little additional info relating to the incident that cost him his life.

One document from the international Red Cross states:
'Sergeant A A Brooker 742459 and Acting Flight Lieutenant J H Coghlan 37719 also lost their lives, but no date or place was mentioned.'


The casualty telegram states:
'Flt Lt J H T Coghlan and possibly passenger missing'

However, written in pencil on top of this document are the words:
'Crash.
Advance copies sent to DRM Map Millbank P4 Cas'.

I presume that you have seen his log book?
The last recorded entry is for 3rd August 1940.

Gerry

[BrianC]

Many thanks, Gerry

Yes, I have a copy of his logbook.

Stay safe
Brian