Sub-Lieut. Leonard Francis CRADOCK, RNVR, HMS Condor: 14/09/1942

Hi, I am looking for some help with finding more details regarding the circumstances of the death of Sub-Lieutenant (A), Leonard Francis Cradock, HMS Condor, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve (originally Sergeant, Royal Air Force).

Born in Cardiff in 1920, he was killed in an air accident on the North Sea Coast of Scotland on 14th September 1942, whilst serving with the Fleet Air Arm, 769 Naval Air Squadron at RNAS Arbroath. He was 22 years old.

Would really like to try and find out a few more facts about the incident if anyone can offer any information?

Many thanks in advance,

Ceri.

Casualty Details | CWGC

 

Killed in the crash of Swordfish L9785 on Hill of Wirren

Fairey Swordfish I L9785 (Print #9890751) Framed Photos, Wall Art

Night navigation exercise Sub/Lt G E Grindrod injured.

Ross

 

UK, British Army and Navy Birth, Marriage and Death Records, 1730-1960
Name: L F Cradock
Event: Death
Birth Date: abt 1921
Death Date: 15 Sep 1942
Death Age: 21
Death Place: Nr Amgus
Ship: Condor

Multiple Injuries and exposure


Great Britain, Royal Aero Club Aviators’ Certificates, 1910-1950
Name: Leonard Francis Cradock
Birth Date: 20 Aug 1920
Birth Location: Cardiff, Wales

 

Thank you so much for the information received and image of Cradock.

Very helpful indeed.

Kind regards,

Ceri.