F/O John H. McKellar
Royal Canadian Air Force nav. 419 Sqd.
Sadly this is the only picture I have of my Grandfather John McKellar, he was the navigator in VR-W, KB-707 with 419 Squadron RCAF. His pilot was Allen Weston. In the background is VR-W which I believe was written off after the crash on September 20 1944. I have read VR-W was out on the night of September 18 bombing the coastal guns at Domberg. The plane received some damage as there were reports of wing problems. Upon return the weather over Middleton St. George was poor so they diverted to East Moor or Linton (Conflicting reports) for landing. The next day the plane went up on a practice flight, however on landing the gear collapsed and from when I can find out the plane was put out of service. No injuries were reported.
The crew were:
- P/O A.C.Weston, pilot
- F/O J.H.McKellar, nav
- F/O J.H.Mackay, bomb aimer
- FS R.F.Clarke, W/Op
- Sgt S.A.MUSTO, flight eng
- WO K.F.McCallum, air gunner
- FS W.H.Murrell, air gunner
I would love to get in touch with George Weston who has submitted his father's details to this page. If anyone has George's current email address please get in touch.
