I am appealing for information for a crew from 88 squadron who flew out of RAF Hartford Bridge in a Boston Havoc Mkiia RH-C BZ 382 who went down over the River Orne near Ranville, the mission is believed to have been to destroy a bridge and was possibly shot down by anti-aircraft guns. The crew consisted of 4 men, flight sergeant Edwin Rudge, squadron leader Vickers of the Royal Canadian Air Force, Flight Lieutenant Kimber and flight lieutenant Turner, DFC. Edwin Rudges granddaughter would like more information on the mission and where they crashed and when the crew were recovered as the CWWG says that they were buried elsewhere first. She would also like to see a photo of the aircraft, BZ 381 RH-B if anyone could help please.
I am appealing for information for a crew from 88 squadron who flew out of RAF Hartford Bridge in a Boston Havoc Mkiia RH-C BZ 382 who went down over the River Orne near Ranville, the mission is believed to have been to destroy a bridge and was possibly shot down by anti-aircraft guns. The crew consisted of 4 men, flight sergeant Edwin Rudge, squadron leader Vickers of the Royal Canadian Air Force, Flight Lieutenant Kimber and flight lieutenant Turner, DFC, who are all buried in Ranville cemetery. Edwin Rudges granddaughter would like more information on the mission and where they crashed and when the crew were recovered as the CWWG says that they were buried elsewhere first. She would also like to see a photo of the aircraft, BZ 381 RH-B if anyone could help please.
A couple of pages from Squadron Leader Vicker's service records regarding the crash. This one states that the plane crashed at Ouilly Le Basset but unfortunately not the exact location. Link below for map of Ouilly Le Basset Ouilly-le-Basset
88 Squadron RAF Boston BZ382 - 13 August 1944 Flight Lieutenant Keith Ernest KIMBER (125904 RAF) Wireless Op Flight Sergeant Edwin RUDGE (530835 RAF) Air Gunner Flight Lieutenant Sidney George TURNER (68718 RAF) Navigator Squadron Leader George Peter VICKERS (J/15210 RCAF) Pilot
Hi I am Oliver Edwin Rudge ,Edwin Rudge was my grandfather I’m trying to fined out more information on Edwin Rudge and I’m trying to locate family members related to Edwin Rudge my father John graham Rudge is still alive the son of Edwin rudge and some one has left a decorated stone at Edwin rudge graves stone in Normandy France so I would like to try locate this relative so pls help and get in contact with me Oliver Edwin rudge ❤️
Hi I’m Oliver edwin rudge I would like to try find the granddaughter who is asking for this information any help would be amazing news thanks
I'm in regular contact with Edwin's granddaughter. I've sent you a 'conversation' message with contact details (as it's not appropriate to post email addresses on a public forum).