Lancaster R5489 44 Sqn - memorial - Luftwaffe and Allied Air Forces Discussion Forum

AndyMa · #1 24th January 2021, 18:18

Whilst on a local walk in Branston, Lincolnshire this afternoon I came across this new memorial to the crew of 44 Sqn Lancaster R5489, which crashed on 16 Aug 42 whilst on a training flight. The crash site is now under a new housing estate which is still under construction.
The relevant year of "RAF Bomber Command Losses" does not list all of the crew.

Versuch · #2 25th January 2021, 04:40

Nice work AndyMa ,interestingly the Sqn codes are all over the shop...as per, no wonder Chorley had a hard time of it.

AndyMa · #3 25th January 2021, 17:34

Here is the grave of Sgt Pullinger, in Lincoln (Newport) cemetery.

TigerTimon · #4 25th January 2021, 19:07

The memorial doesn't say who survived...

Nevertheless a great act of remembrance.

Versuch · #5 26th January 2021, 01:14

From the current facts available it appears that Pulinger and Fletcher died, the rest appearing to have survived.

AndyMa · #6 26th January 2021, 13:16

Yes, that is correct, they are named on the seating bench part of the memorial.

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