213431 P/O. Christopher Joseph Weight Royal Air Force 103 Sqn from:London (d.4th Jan 1945) I have been researching the loss of a Lancaster from 103 Sqn at Elsham Wolds which came down in the Humber on 4 Jan 1945. The aircraft was ND862 PM-H and was captained by my wife's uncle, Plt Off Chris Weight.
The aircraft is believed to have iced up and crashed into the River Humber "near the fishing port of Hull." it was seen crashing from Salt End jetty and a rescue boat was sent out which grounded on Foul Holme Spit.
I am keen to find out anything I can about the aircraft and crew and would very much like to hear from anyone who can help, including family or descendants, of the other crew members.
The crew were;
- P/O Christopher Weight RAFVR
- P/O George Widdicombe RAFVR
- F/O Maurice Pickersgill RAFVR
- Sgt Henry Backway RAFVR
- Sgt Clifford Hillier RAFVR
- Sgt Cyril Lloyd RAFVR
The sharp ones amongst you will see only six crew, we believe that one of the Air Gunners had a cold that day and so did not fly.
I wonder if anyone can help me please? Any information would be gratefully received. Many thanks.
Additional Information: | His grave is in Camberwell New Cemetery. I saw it yesterday and searched the name, as the headstone really stood out with an engraved aircraft.Joe Hawkes
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