accident in 1941,need more info, but where ?

[annsa]

Hi,

I'm sure one of the researchers that use the following site will be able to help you. Some of them have the microfilm copies of the operations records books as well as other reference books and copies of primary source material. They are all very friendly and helpful, so try the main category board at:

http://www.rafcommands.com/forum/index.php?referrerid=127


Regards,

Ann

[IMBER]

Further to my earlier suggestion that you contact the RAF Museum:

Accident Record Cards
Air Ministry Form 1180 was designed to record details of aircraft accidents so that the causes could be analysed and the resulting data used in accident prevention. The original cards - mainly dating from 1929 onwards, although a few have survived from 1919 - are held by the Air Historical Branch, and the RAF Museum has microfilm copies.

To trace a specific accident it is essential to know the date and the aircraft type - there are no indexes for location, unit or crew names.

[chloed]

thank you so much everybody for your help

[kentfallen 1]

Today I received a message, re your post requesting information on the accident of 23 August 1941. As I was not a Rootschat member, I had not realized that your post to which a friend made mention was a few months old, and as suspect that by now you already have the basic information that you require. Unfortunately due to my time commitments with the website www.kentfallen.com I am not in a position to offer detailed help, but here goes:-
The accident involved a 114 Squadron, R.A.F., Blenheim IV bomber which was on a training flight. It crashed after colliding with a house at Cannons Park, Edgeware, Middlesex. At the time of the crash visability in the area was extremely poor.
In addition to your friend, the following airmen also lost their lives in the crash:-
Pilot Officer N.F. THOMPSON.
Pilot Officer J.M. DOBSON.
Pilot Officer H.J. FULLER.
I was going to add details of the above officers for you, but the CWGC website is down until 2100 hours tonight. But when it is up and running you can check the three casualties.
I suspect that you are also probably aware that 114 Squadron, was the first R.A.F. to be equipped with Bristol Blenheim's. Again I am sorry if what I have posted is what you knew already, but thought that I tell, Just in case it is of use.
Best Wishes. kentfallen 1.

[liverpool annie]

Hi Kentfallen and welcome to RootsChat !   

Thank you for your participation in this thread .... I'm sure you'll get a reply soon !! 

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[kentfallen 1]

Annie.
Thank you for your welcome, and kind comments re kentfallen, which are very much appreciated.
Brain now in gear (its an age thing), forgot to add aircraft No. on original post.
V6179  TLG.

Best wishes kentfallen 1.