Loss Sgt. J. K. Holden 56. Sqn RAF 02.02.1945

[streak98]

Hello,

looking for all Informations regarding the Loss of Sergeant John Kenneth Holden, 56. Sqn RAF (2. TAF) on 02. February 1945 near Elze / Hildesheim after hitting the ground during "Railway Attack".
(especially Details for these Mission / Area / Mission No....)

Thanks in advance,

streak98

[Rottler]

Hello streak98,

according to German documents (Abschussnummer/casualty no. J 2931) the Tempest JN806 US-G hit the ground at 11.10 hrs 2 km northeast of Elze, 15 km west of Hildesheim, 100% damage. The pilot was found dead and buried on 2 Feb 1945 at the cemetery Hildesheim.

Regards
Leo

[FrankieS]

hello,

maybe not new to you:
https://www.google.com/maps/@52.1337...5410&entry=ttu

https://www.leinetal24.de/lokales/el...r-2797893.html

kind regards,
FrankieS

[streak98]

Hi Frankie and Leo,

Thanks again for your Help in that case... The Area of the Loss is well known for me, it is in the vicinity of my village.
Otherwise I cannot find many Details about this Loss, especially Documents for the Mission from 56. Sqn... ORB for this day is known....

Thanks and greetings

streak98 (Dirk)

[Chris Thomas]

Hello all. Serial number of the Tempest was JN808.