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6th September 1943On this day:
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Remembering those who died this day.
- Ayling Kenneth Arthur. F/O (d.6th Sept 1943)
- Bambridge James Henry. Flt.Sgt. (d.6th Sept 1943)
- Brown Andrew Angus. Flt.Sgt (d.6th Sep 1943)
- Curtis Frank Charles. Pte. (d.6th September 1943)
- Finn Michael Joseph Thomas. Flt.Sgt. (d.6th Sep 1943)
- Giles Bernard Robert. Sgt. (d.6th Sep 1943)
- Harris Leo Frederick. Flt.Sgt. (d.6th September 1943)
- Jones Frederick Arthur. Sgt. (d.6th Sep 1943)
- McDonagh Kevin. (d.6th Sep 1943)
- Quayle Peter Geoffrey. P/O (d.6th Sep 1943)
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Stories from 6th September 1943
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Kevin McDonagh. Royal Air Force, 9 Squadron. (d.6th Sep 1943) Kevin was my uncle, I would like to hear from anybody who may have known him. Kevin McDonagh
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Flt.Sgt Andrew Angus "Jock" Brown. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserves, 149 Sqn. (d.6th Sep 1943) Andrew joined the RAF in December 1941, and did his Elementary Flying Training at 22 EFTS at Teversham, Cambs, with Marshalls, on the site of what is now Cambridge Airfield; the aircraft was the DH 82 Tiger Moth. He was then one of the student pilots to be sent to America under the Arnold Scheme.
He was posted to Lakeland School of Aeronautics (soon to become the Lodwick School of Aeronautics), Lakeland, Florida, in Feb 1942, he commenced training on the PT17 Stearman aircraft, mainly under the watchful eye of a civilian instructor, W.A. Lethio, before progressing to Cochran Field, Macon, Georgia in May '42 and the BT13A "Vultee Valiant". After that he was off to Dothan, Alabama in July '42, and the AT - 6A ("Harvard") aircraft, for Advanced Flying Training. At this stage he was also flying out of Elgin and Napier Fields. He was an average pilot, with comments from his flight commander of, "Flying O.K., but too cocky". But he persevered, and gained his wings.
He also gained the interest of a couple of the local young ladies. One was possibly Mary Malpass, the other possibly Lucille (?). Mary may have been the daughter of a Lakeland dentist. The pictures on the "Lakeland" page, which were in his personal effects, are now in my keeping.
Posted back to the UK( Nov '42), and No 14(P) A.F.U. at Ossington, Notts, he flew the Airspeed Oxford. His first twin-engined "solo" was on the 21st Nov '42 in Oxford Ser No 9635. After 3 months on the Oxford he was posted to fly the Wellington Aircraft. Steady progress meant that he went in May 1943 to 1651 HCU (Heavy Conversion Unit), at Waterbeach, Cambridge, to learn to fly the Stirling Bomber. During the 11 OTU and 1651 posting the final crew (Crew 6) teamed up. Completing the conversion training on the 18th May, 1943, he was posted with "Crew Six" as an operational crew to 149 (East India) Squadron, flying Stirling III Bombers out of Lakenheath, Suffolk. On the 29th of May, he and the crew received their new Aircraft, A Short & Harland built "Stirling" Mark III serial number EE872, contract No 774677/38. This aircraft was transferred to 149 Sqn on the 26th May '43 and given the Sqn letters OJ-N. The Sqn records show it as "Cat E" (missing) on the 6th of Sep and SOC (Struck Off Charge) on the 11th. Although this was not the only Aircraft the Crew flew, it was still considered "theirs" by them, and treated as such.
The first trip for the crew with 149 Sqn was with Plt.Off. Laurie Blair as first pilot in OJ-M (BF531) on the 27th May '43. His first "Op" was on a trip to Wuppertal on the 29th May (Alex Holms also shows this trip in his log book). Again Plt Off Blair was first pilot.
A lot has been written about the Stirling, from its ability to turn inside a Hurricane at low level, to its insane vulnerability when flying fully laden at it's operational ceiling of 15,000 feet. Please see this page, this article or the Links page for more details on this aircraft.
It was in aircraft EE872, N-Nuts on the night of 5/6th Sept '43 for an "Ops" mission to Mannheim (his second trip to that target) that he and his crew encountered Leutnant Heinz-Wolfgang Hoppner of 6.Staffel/NG 1. He was flying a Messerschmitt 110 fitted he attacked from beneath his prey, silhouetted it against the sky, and deliver a burst of cannon fire directly into the aircraft.
The cockpit area was hit hard, and the aircraft descended over Ludwigshaven, being shot at by the Anti-Aircraft gunners as it came down. Witnesses stated that at least one gunner was firing at the searchlights up to the point of impact. Some of the crew managed to bail out, but Andrew and Doug Badcock were still aboard when it hit, just outside a little south-west of Mannheim.
Andrew's full story, pictures and other 149 Sqn tales are at www.stirlingpilot.org.uk
Alan Fraser
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Pte. Frank Charles Curtis. Australian Army, 2/2 Infantry Btn.. (d.6th September 1943) I am trying to track down information on my uncle who was killed while a POW at Stalag XXa. He was an Australian in the 2/2 Infantry Battalion. I have little information on him, however the three postcards my mum kept indicate he was at one time in Stalag XXa (1) at some time prior to his death. Nothing is known about how he died. I would like to make contact with anyone who may know of him. Maria
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Flt.Sgt. Michael Joseph Thomas Finn. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 620 Squadron. (d.6th Sep 1943) Flight Sergeant (Wireless Operator)Michael Finn was the Son of Patrick and Anne Finn of Holme-next-the Sea, Norfolk.
He was aged 21 when he died and is buried in the Altdorf Protestant Cemetery in Germany.
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Sgt. Bernard Robert Giles. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 620 Squadron. (d.6th Sep 1943) Sergeant (Air Gunner) Bernard Giles was the Son of Charles Bernard and Alice Giles, husband of Margery Lillian Rose Giles of Catford, London.
He was 31 years old when he died and is buried in the Altdorf Protestant Cemetery in Germany.s flynn
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Sgt. Frederick Arthur Jones. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 620 Squadron. (d.6th Sep 1943) Sergeant (Flight Engineer) Frederick Jones was the son of Walter Stamford Jones and Emily Jones. He is buried in the Altdorf Protestant Cemetery in Germany.
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P/O Peter Geoffrey Quayle. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 620 Squadron. (d.6th Sep 1943) Pilot Officer (Pilot) Peter Quayle was the son of Herbert Ernest and Myra May Quayle of Cleveleys, Lancashire.
He was aged 20 when he died and is buried in the Protestant Cemetery in Germany.
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Flt.Sgt. James Henry Bambridge. Royal Air Force, 619 Squadron. (d.6th Sept 1943) James Henry Bambridge of the Royal Canadian Air Force was the rear gunner on Lancaster 'K' with 619 Squadron. The Crew and two ground crew were reported missing on a night flying test on the night of 9/10 June 1943, just one day before the Squadron flew it's first operation. He has no known grave.
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Flt.Sgt. Leo Frederick Harris. Royal New Zealand Air Force, 90 Squadron. (d.6th September 1943) Leo Harris served with the Royal New Zealand Air Force and lost his life whilst on No.90 Squadron. Wayne Hall
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