Does anyone have info on Sgt. Bramwell Frederick Thomas Johnson 40 Squadron RAF CWGC entry here CWGC - Casualty Details who was killed on 16/17July 1941 on a raid on Hamburg? I'm looking for as much info as possible on this incident and his RAF career and any other photos of him if they exist. I attach a photo for people's interest. Many thanks.
Panel from Runnymede attached JOHNSON, BRAMWELL FREDERICK THOMAS Rank: Sergeant Service No: 1166116 Date of Death: 17/07/1941 Age: 19 Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 40 Sqdn. Panel Reference Panel 46. Memorial RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL Additional Information: Son of Hubert Thomas Johnson and of Florence Mary Johnson (nee Heath), of Clapham, London.
Does anyone have info on Sgt. Bramwell Frederick Thomas Johnson 40 Squadron RAF CWGC entry here CWGC - Casualty Details who was killed on 16/17July 1941 on a raid on Hamburg? I'm looking for as much info as possible on this incident and his RAF career and any other photos of him if they exist. I attach a photo for people's interest. Many thanks. Details of the above loss. 16-17 July 1941 40 Squadron Wellington IC X9630 BL-J Op. Hamburg Took off from Alconbury at 2320 hrs. Crashed into the sea off the Dutch coast. Crew. Sgt. A W P. Bird RNZAF + Sgt. B F T. Johnson + P/O. J R. Jamieson RCAF pow Sgt. L J. Harrison + Sgt. B. Hassall + Sgt. O J.Platt RCAF + Source - RAF Bomber Command Losses Vol.2 - W R. Chorley. The aircraft radioed routinely as it crossed the Dutch coast on its return, but was not heard from again. Only the Observer, Sgt. Jamieson surviving a night-fighter attack.
Details of the above loss. 16-17 July 1941 40 Squadron Wellington IC X9630 BL-J Op. Hamburg Took off from Alconbury at 2320 hrs. Crashed into the sea off the Dutch coast. Crew. Sgt. A W P. Bird RNZAF + Sgt. B F T. Johnson + P/O. J R. Jamieson RCAF pow Sgt. L J. Harrison + Sgt. B. Hassall + Sgt. O J.Platt RCAF + Source - RAF Bomber Command Losses Vol.2 - W R. Chorley. The aircraft radioed routinely as it crossed the Dutch coast on its return, but was not heard from again. Only the Observer, Sgt. Johnson surviving a night-fighter attack. I presume that Johnson was still alive when the aircraft crashed into the sea, if everyone else died in the attack? Would that be correct? How did they know he survived the attack? Was he the last person they heard from? Thank you Peter.
I sent Peter a PM regarding his post but I think he has already logged off. I would presume that it is a typo and should read: "The aircraft radioed routinely as it crossed the Dutch coast on its return, but was not heard from again. Only the Observer, P/O Jamieson surviving a night-fighter attack." Sgt. Jamieson of the RCAF became a POW and the rest of the crew perished.
I sent Peter a PM regarding his post but I think he has already logged off. I would presume that it is a typo and should read: "The aircraft radioed routinely as it crossed the Dutch coast on its return, but was not heard from again. Only the Observer, P/O Jamieson surviving a night-fighter attack." Sgt. Jamieson of the RCAF became a POW and the rest of the crew perished. Thank you Dave. Yes, should have seen that. Cheers.
I sent Peter a PM regarding his post but I think he has already logged off. I would presume that it is a typo and should read: "The aircraft radioed routinely as it crossed the Dutch coast on its return, but was not heard from again. Only the Observer, P/O Jamieson surviving a night-fighter attack." Sgt. Jamieson of the RCAF became a POW and the rest of the crew perished. Thanks Dave, I've corrected my post. Regards Peter.
