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Halifax V LK894 434 Sqn 30/31-08-'43

August 14 2007 at 8:01 PM		   (no login)
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According to BCL from Chorley, this Bomber crashed 1,5 Km NW of the village of Kessenich (Belgium) on a trip to(?) Mönchengladbach. The crew of 8 (!)all KIA and buried at Heverlee War Cemetery.
Looking for more info regarding why this aricraft crashed (FLAK or Nightfighter), why 8 crewmembers and if possible finding next of kin.
regards
Jempy

 
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Re: Halifax V LK894 434 Sqn 30/31-08-'43

August 15 2007, 1:41 PM 

Hi Jempy

The eighth man was probably the mid under gunner

Cheers

Eddie

 
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Re: Halifax V LK894 434 Sqn 30/31-08-'43

August 15 2007, 2:29 PM 

Thanks Eddy,
But is a second dickie also a option that we could consider?

 
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Re: Halifax V LK894 434 Sqn 30/31-08-'43

August 15 2007, 2:51 PM 

Brain in neutral - Both Leaver and Bartlett were Pilots according to CWGC. 2nd Dickie it is

Eddie

 
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