Re: Hurricane L1978 crash, 85 Squadron 1940

[Danny152]

Good morning,

On 06 March 1940, Hurricane Mk1 L1978, apparently serial No VY-X, piloted by Sergeant Stewart Lenton crashed on a joint affill exercise at Mons-En-Chaussee airfield, France.

I have requested the incident report from the PRO, but looking for a photo of the actual aircraft, there is pictures of later ones on the internet with the code VY-X. Also a long shot, any photos of Sgt Lenton.

Thanks for your kind help on this plea.

Cheers

Danny

[Faenor]

Hi DAnny,

I´m not 100% sure, but this photo of Hurricane VYoX from 1st of February 1940 during king Georg visit - if the code of plane was not changed, this is plane L1978:

https://www.worldwarphotos.info/wp-c..._George_VI.jpg

And photo of the grave:
https://francecrashes39-45.net/recits_avions/l1978.pdf

Faenor

[Smithy]

Hi Danny,

I have a photo of Sgt Lenton. I will scan it and post it here for you.

Cheers,

Tim

[Danny152]

All,

Thank you for your kind time and help!

Tim,

That would be brill, a photo of Lenton. Will send you a PM with my email address.

Cheers

Danny

[Smithy]

Just sent the photo to your email now Danny!

Hope it helps,

Tim

[Danny152]

All recieved mate, thanks