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Hudson loss on 29/30 May 1942 ( Bob Niven machine )
Good night to all friends!
I am seeking more information about the Hudson flew by F/L Bob Niven, DFC a former member of Cotton´s Flight, 212 Squadron and PDU. It seems he was lost on the night of 29/30 May 1942 aboard a Hudson of Ferry Command ( other sources mentions a 59 Squadron machine ). I would like to know the serial number, codes and the other name of the crew who died with him. ( Did not find on the site lostbombers.co.uk! ) Thanks for any information Yours sincerely Adriano |
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Re: Hudson loss on 29/30 May 1942 ( Bob Niven machine )
He is not listed in the losses of Ferry Command in "Ocean Bridge - The history of Ferry Command" by C A Christie
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Re: Hudson loss on 29/30 May 1942 ( Bob Niven machine )
Hi,
A Canadian from Alberta. 59 Sqdn - Code: TR 30/5/1942. Crew were P/O. D.J. Richards F/O. J.J. Reilly Sgt. J.Howarth Losses 29th May 42 AM784 30th May AM842 Alex |
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Re: Hudson loss on 29/30 May 1942 ( Bob Niven machine )
Alex,
Thank you for solving this thread, which was a mistery for me! Any information if the loss was due to enemy action or accident? ( crash, or flying in bad weather ) Adriano |
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Re: Hudson loss on 29/30 May 1942 ( Bob Niven machine )
Hi,
On the night of the 29th seven of 59 Sqdn a/c attacked shipping off Borkum. Niven was on his first operational flight with the Squadron. Auxhiliary ship "Nordcap" VP1103 of 385 tons was credited to the Squadron. Alex ref: Lockheed Hudson in WW2 by A. Hendrie. |
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