RAF Non-operational loss 21 March 1944

[Peter Randall]

As you can see, 8th Fighter Command is my speciality and having helped so many others out, I'm afraid that it is now my turn to seek assistance from my RAF specialist colleagues.

I am very interested in finding out as much as I can about an incident that occurred on 21 March 1944. It seems that an RAF aircraft (I’m told that a “bomber” came down in flames) crashed at Wimborne Road, Moordown, Bournemouth. I am also told that it was on an authorised non-operational flight and the crash was not caused by enemy action. I know that at least one civilian was killed on the ground at No 1027 Wimborne Road.

Can anyone please help me find more information concerning this loss. I am particularly interested in finding details of the aircraft involved, total of casualties of both crew and civilians, and any names that could be added would be a welcome bonus. I assume that the local press would have reported the incident and no doubt the local beat Bobby would have written it up. I would be extremely grateful for any details at all that will help me add to my knowledge concerning this incident

Many thanks in anticipation.


Peter