50 Squadron crew, June '41

[lowanslow]

Hi rodl, Hope D.L does not mind me hi-jacking the post for a mo, but here is what I have found about D. Little when he was in 50 sqd. I have done this quickly apologies for that but I am about to hit the sack after work. Hope this gives you some answers. Nearly forgot, he transferred to 97 sqd on 3rd of November 43.

[rodl]

Thanks Lowanslow, thats fantastic
rod

[maidmarianoops]

paste

50 Squadron at Skellingthorpe

in google images

it has a lot of info


sylvia

[macebearer]

Hello David

I was quite thrilled to see a photograph of 'Johnnie' Tytherleigh. I am compiling a book about local (Leamington Spa) people who are worthy of being remembered, one of whom was Henry Maudslay who flew on the dam busters raid. As you say Johnnie was his front gunner in Lancaster ED937. Henry Maudslay was with 50 squadron at Skellingthorpe in 1943 and Johnnie would have crewed up with him then. I have only one photograph of Henry Maudslay, a portrait of him  in civvies, he was apparently not keen on having his photograph taken. It's great to find a photograph that shows one of his crew.

[Scottm1967]

olisqueen wrote "This photo is fascinating. My Grandmother's cousin Pilot Officer Henry(Harry) Moncrieff Owens (Service no 88012)was with 50 squadron and died 17th July 1941 aged 24 when his plane was shot down over Germany. He is commemorated at Runnymede.  My late mother had a photo of him but I can't find it. I remember he was a handsome chap with a moustache wearing an officers hat. He may well  be in that photo somewhere. He was Scottish."


From the Squadron Orbs.  "Aircraft AD 844  P/O Owens, P/O Mitchell, F/Sgt Russell. Sgt. Owen.  This aircraft set out to bomb an aiming point at Hamburg.  Two fixes were obtained by this aircraft and an I.F.F. plot made, fading out at 01.14 hours.  Nothing further was heard from this aircraft."

This aircraft was "Missing Presumed Ditched."

thank you so much for posting this. I've tried to track down a photo of Harry Owens that used to be in my late mother's possesion but sadly can't find it. I would have been proud to have posted it here.

My name is Scott Maxwell from Edinburgh. I am the great nephew of pilot officer Harry Owens. I have a number of photos of him along with him marching with his squadron. I also have the original letter from the war office notifying my great grandmother of his loss during the attack on Hamburg. I will post these on this site very shortly.

[David Layne]

Look forward to seeing your posts.

[Scottm1967]

Scan of letter received by my Great grandmother informing her of her son, Pilot Officer Henry (Harry) Moncrieff Owens (Service No 88012), presumed missing after a raid on Hamburg 16th/17th July 1941. As the letter is not in pristine condition I have typed out the text below,

"Madam,

I am directed to refer to a letter from this department dated 21st July 1941, and to inform you with regret that no news has been received of your son, Pilot Officer Henry Moncrieff Owens, since he was reported missing on the night of 16/17th July, 1941.

The aircraft piloted by your son took off from Base at approximately 11pm on the 16th of July to attack a target in Hamburg. A message was received from the aircraft at approximately 12.15am saying "returning to base". At 12.35am another message was received from the aircraft, but after this no further message was received, and it was reported that communication from the aircraft had faded out. At dawn a search for the aircraft was initiated and a dinghy similar to the one carried by the missing aircraft, was seen afloat but empty. However, the dinghy sighted could not be claimed to be the one from your son's aircraft and the search was pursued.

I am to add an expression of the departments sincere sympathy with you in your great anxiety and assure you that any further news will be immediately passed to you.

I am Madam
Your Obedient Servant
Sgd E.F. Clark"

[cravens]

My father F/S David Craven was flying that night to Hamburg with 50 Sqd as W/Op AG in Hampden X2991 pilot Sgt Quinton.I would be delighted to see your photo's when posted.

[Scottm1967]

As promised here are pictures of Pilot Officer Harry Moncrieff Owens (service no 88012).