RAF Serial Number   AL509
Mk.   II
Squadrons   148, 150/1445 FLT/159
Details    Crashed on November 3, 1943, during a special operation in Yugoslavia. It was observed on fire near Kosinjski Zamost before hitting a hill. The crew of seven, including members from the RAF, RCAF, and RNZAF, were killed in the crash.
Additional Notes   Previously had suffered a Nosewheel collapsed on landing, Aqir, 19.8.42; DBR

Losses

CLARKE, James Herbert

CRAWFORD, Hugh Irvine

DOWLE, William Joseph

ELLIOTT, Eldon Burke

HAWKEN, Ralph Edward

PASSMORE, Maurice

TOOLE, Edwin Archibald

 

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