Crash locations of 83 Sqn Lancaster ND740 and 207 Sqn Lancaster LM261, 11-12.9.1944

[Theo Boiten]

Dear all,

For the research of the NJWD 2nd edition, I am looking for details about the crash locations, cause of loss and time of crash of 83 Sqn Lancaster ND740 and 207 Sqn Lancaster LM261, both lost on the 11-12 September 1944 Darmstadt raid.

Any info much appreciated!

Cheers, Theo

[ssg keay]

Theo, the fact that LM261's crew was first buried in Belgium would indicate a loss over that country. Danny

[Luc Vervoort]

Hi Theo,


One of the documents I have about this crash mention the following details:
Post Presumption Memorandum No.1345/48. File Number P.422916/44 date 11.3.48 Relating to Lancaster LM.261 Missing on 11/12.09.44. Crashed at Namur area, Belgium.


The crew of this aircraft were buried in the Fosse American Cemetery, later they were concentrated to the Leopoldsburg British Cemetery.


Best regards


Luc

[Theo Boiten]

Hi Luc,

Many thanks for your info re. the crash location of LM261 -I had hoped that this could be tied to the following NJ claim, but the Namur area is a bit far off the Hirson area:

Uffz. Konrad Weisswurm: 1 7./NJG101 4-mot Hirson area (RJ): 3.200 m. 00.09

Cheers, Theo