I wonder if anyone can help ... I am trying to track details of an air accident in Bushey, Herts during the late evening of Thursday 2nd September 1943. A Whitley bomber from 81 Operational Training Unit was on a Bullseye training flight, learning to evade searchlights, when it went into a dive and hit a tall oak tree and exploaded. In the fire that resulted, the crew of five all perished. I would be interested to know the following: the identity of the aircraft , the identity of the crew, the home base of the aircraft and crew any further information about the training mission and the accident. Any information would be much appreciated. Many thanks Michael
This page from the No.81 OTU ORB gives the details you want. Image contents copyright TNA Regards Ross
