Hi Folks, Does anyone know the identity of the people in the picture. My grandfathers brother Sgt Herbert Upperton was a member of 295 Sqn. His Halifax was shot down on 14 Jun 43 by 2 FW Condors of KG 40 over the Bay of Biscay whilst towing a Horsa glider to North Africa in preparation for the invasion of Sicily. The picture attached was given to me by my mother recently, Herbert was only 5' 3'' however my mother has indicated that the bloke sitting extreme left is Herbert. Can anyone put names to the rest of this crew? On his record of service it says employer ZE 434/2 is this the aircraft number?
Can't with names on the photo but, the crew of the 295 Squadron aircraft lost on 14 June 1943 were...... Halifax DK190 W/O. William Armando McCrodden 21 Pilot Sgt. George Richard Hale 21 Sgt. Arthur Selves 26 Flight Engineer Sgt. Herbert Francis Upperton 22 Air Gunner F/S. Frederick Charles Payne 29 Navigator F.S. Victor James Norman 22 Wireless Operator.
In Memoriam, The above crew were shot down over the Bay of Biscay 14 June 1943 towing a Horsa Glider to North Africa in preparation for the sicily Invasion. 70 years ago. Steve
Steve, German wireless reports the shooting down of this aircraft, 100 miles N.W of Cape Finnisterre. I have the 295sqdn ORB for this period if it's any help to you. Have sent a message with details. Alan.
Thanks Alan, I have the 295 ORB for that period, i did know the name of the pilot from i think 40k.... that shot the combination down. I found the name on 'Luftwaffe claims' Steve
Thank you for that. It found 38 group website for me. http://www.raf38group.org/295squadron Much appreciated.
