Lancaster JA 708

Can anyone tell me the crash site of 97 Squadron Lancaster JA 708?

This aircraft was lost September 23rd. 1943 on a raid to Mannheim.

Any other relevant information would be appreciated.

[Chris Goss]

I have a note that it was Rahmberg. By the way, this post should be in the Allied section!

Originally Posted by Chris Goss

I have a note that it was Rahmberg. By the way, this post should be in the Allied section!

Thanks Chris I have posted it there also.

Do you have any further information about crash site at Rahmberg? Has the site been explored?

[Chris Goss]

I am afraid that is all I have-a location

[Chris Goss]

Sorry-I lie. I have a brief paragraph from a captured German document which talks about POWs from this crash (Rahmberg near Edenkoben) saying that 97 Sqn was losing on average 2 aicraft a month

Originally Posted by Chris Goss

Sorry-I lie. I have a brief paragraph from a captured German document which talks about POWs from this crash (Rahmberg near Edenkoben) saying that 97 Sqn was losing on average 2 aicraft a month

My father was a P.O.W. from this crash, hence my interest.

[Kurt Braatz]

Did you try www.lostbombers.co.uk already?

Originally Posted by Kurt Braatz

Did you try www.lostbombers.co.uk already?

Yes I am familiar with that site thanks.

[Chris Goss]

David: You can contact me via PM if you wish but Rahmberg was definately where the Lanc came down (according to the Germans and there were now POWs from the other 97 Sqn loss)