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Old 4th December 2018, 17:00
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Plt Off Green 49 Sqn

Another common name but he was with the Sqn late 1940-ORB has no initials so help appreciated
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Re: Plt Off Green 49 Sqn

Hello,

Possibly, 42748 F/O (Pilot) John Henry GREEN DFC RAF - POW 10/11-2-1941 - BCL2/20.

27/28 October 1940 HAMBURG.

Again the squadron was successful with 6 out of the 8 aircraft dispatched hitting the primary target of Hamburg; the remaining 2 bombed alternative targets.

The squadron's troubles only really began when they arrived back over England. German intruder aircraft were abroad, and the area around Lincoln was always a favourite hunting ground for them. Sgt [sic] Green (X3001*) and crew were attacked whilst orbiting the 'Q' site; the damage sustained by the Hampden included all 3 tyres burst and the accumulators shot out. Fortunately the pilot was able to make a successful emergency landing without injury to himself or crew.

12/13 November 1940

Shortly before 09.00hrs, P/O Green (X3001*) and crew informed the watch office that they thought there was a problem with their undercarriage. The pilot decided to give his crew, consisting of Sgt's Hirst, Hugget and McIver, the opportunity of baling out over the satellite airfield at Dunholme Lodge - which they did. P/O John Green then proceeded to make a normal landing at Scampton, touching down at 09.09hrs. Both crew and aircraft were reported as OK.

* Hampden I, X3001:EA-H

See:
Beware of the Dog at War - An Operational Diary of 49 Squadron.
Ward,John
Belper:JoTe Publications,1997
pp.61 & 65.

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Re: Plt Off Green 49 Sqn

Col: Looks like it. He was flying the same ac when damaged by an intruder over Scampton 27-28 Oct 40. Many thanks
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