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Author : Alan Storr Alan was born in Melbourne Australia in 1921. He joined the RAAF in October 1941 and served in the Pacific theatre of war. He was an Observer and did a tour of operations with No 7 Squadron RAAF (Beauforts), and later was Flight Navigation Officer of No 201 Flight RAAF (Liberators). He was discharged Flight Lieutenant in February 1946. He has spent most of his Public Service working life in Canberra – first arriving in the National Capital in 1938. He held senior positions in the Department of Air (First Assistant Secretary) and the Department of Defence (Senior Assistant Secretary), and retired from the public service in 1975. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree (Melbourne University) and was a graduate of the Australian Staff College, ‘Manyung’, Mt Eliza, Victoria. He has been a volunteer at the Australian War Memorial for 21 years doing research into aircraft relics held at the AWM, and more recently research work into RAAF World War 2 fatalities. He has written and published eight books on RAAF fatalities in the eight RAAF Squadrons serving in RAF Bomber Command in WW2. He is a member of Canberra Legacy. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Author acknowledges and thanks Kerrie Leech, currently Curator, Private Records, at the Australian War Memorial, for the great contribution she has made ensuring compatibility between my laptop and an AWM computer, so that research material on my laptop can be downloaded, and for her expertise in solving any computer problem that has arisen during the project. Without her contribution, the project would not have got off the ground.
Alan Storr. A WW2 photo of the Author
REFERENCE SOURCES : Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour Print Outs. AWM 237 (65) RAAF WW2 Fatalities by Squadrons AWM 237 (63) Airmen and (64) Officers : Register of Deaths and Burials of RAAF Personnel who died on service 1939-1947 AWM 65 (
) Citations held by Australian War Memorial
(NAA) National Australian Archives at East Block, Canberra :: Series A705 RAAF WW2 Casualty files. Series A9300 and A9301 RAAF Members WW2 Service records files. Micro Film No 463 OAFH ) Office of RAAF Air Force History. Veteran Affairs Nominal Roll 1939-1947 RAAF members . Commonwealth War Graves records. RAAF WW2 POW Files held at the Australian War Memorial : File Ref Series A54 File 779/3/129, Parts 1 to 30. W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, Volumes 1939 to 1947. Michael Maton : DFC’s for Australians in World War 2 Ian Tavender : DFM Registers for WW2 Volumes 1 and 2.
SECOND WORLD WAR OVERVIEW : ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE The Royal Australian Air Force was expanding when war broke put, having 12 Squadrons formed, or in the process of forming. Most were located in Australia, but Australian airmen would end up serving in every theatres of war. At the outbreak of war, 10 Squadron RAAF was in Britain collecting Sunderland flying boats purchased by the RAAF. The squadron was offered to Britain to serve as part of the Royal Air Force Coastal Command, flying anti-submarine patrols over the Atlantic Ocean for the duration of the war. 11 Squadron was stationed at Port Moresby with Catalina flying boats, flying long-range reconnaissance patrols over northern Australia and north of Papua New Guinea. In 1940, 3 Squadron was posted to the Middle East as an army co-operation squadron with the Australian Imperial Force, but became a fighter squadron. Plans had been made to raise and send more squadrons overseas but the Australian Government then signed up to the Empire Air Training Scheme (EATS), under which the Royal Australian, New Zealand and Canadian Air Forces would train aircrews to be loaned to the Royal Air Force. Most would serve in British squadrons, though some would be posted to ‘Article XV’, or ‘400-series’squadrons. These squadrons were raised by the RAF but with their nationality officially recognised – for instance 460 Squadron RAAF, to which the famous Lancaster G for George at the Australian War Memorial belonged. Many aircrews who survived their tours of duty returned to Australia to serve in RAAF Squadrons as instructors. Training of EATS recruits took place in Australia, Canada, Rhodesia and Britain. By war’s end almost 40,000 Australians had been sent overseas under this scheme., serving in Europe, the Middle East, Burma and other places. Many men in Australia and overseas died in training accidents. Many who graduated from courses flew with Bomber Command, which had the highest operational loss rate of any British Commonwealth force in the war. The RAAF also sent ground crews to serve in most of the Article XV squadrons (as well as 3 and 10 Squadrons), most serving up to four years service overseas. Hundreds of RAAF members became prisoners of war in Germany and Italy, as well as a smaller number in the Far East. The majority of RAAF personnel remained in Australia. The massive expansion of the forces required extensive administration, training, supply and maintenance services, and there was also a strong commitment to ‘home defence’, so many men and most women who volunteered for the RAAF never got a chance to serve overseas. To assist in meeting the demand for manpower within Australia, the RAAF formed the Women’s Australian Auxiliary Air Force in 1941, recruiting women to serve in administrative roles and to perform routine maintenance on aircraft, serving alongside men, in non-operational units (mostly training establishments) in Australia. In 1940, the RAAF sent three squadrons to Malaya; in 1941 these were joined by an Article XV squadron, 453, raised at Bankstown, New South Wales, along with some EATS graduates posted to British squadrons. They were the first to see action against Japanese forces.About 200 RAAF men, mostly ground staff, were taken prisoner by the Japanese. By the end of 1942, RAAF squadrons also had seen extensive operational service in northern Australia, the Netherlands East Indies and Papua New
2. Guinea. Other squadrons flew anti-submarine patrols over the shipping lanes around Australia. . The majority of RAAF personnel who saw active service served in these campaigns against Japan. A few had previously served in Europe or the Middle East. Along with flying squadrons, RAAF members served in various supporting units including headquarters, supply depots, communications flights, medical aerial evacuation units, radar stations and airfield construction squadrons – some of the latter two types of units serving in the Philippines in 1945 with American forces. The RAAF also played a part in the repatriation of prisoners of war at the end of the war. The only RAAF servicewomen to see active service were members of the RAAF Nursing Service. Source : Veteran’s Affairs World War 2 Nominal Roll Note : There were 11,061 RAAF fatalities in World War 2.. (Australian War Memorial Fact Sheet No 19 refers).* comprising 5,117 fatalities in RAAF members attached to RAF (primarily) or in some instances other Air Forces (Source : Count of fatalities in AWM 237 (62) Register of Deaths. and 5,944 fatalities in RAAF Squadrons and support units.. * Source AWM 148 Roll of Honour cards, RAAF, Second World War.
RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
205795 Pilot Officer ADAMS, Roydon James Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705,166/3/91 Commonwealth War Graves Records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Sunderland DP 177 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 11th August 1943, Sunderland DP177, took off at 0856 hours on F/10, a Musketry 10.3 anti-submarine patrol. At 1410 hours approx, a Sunderland aircraft believed to be DP177, was sighted by W/10, which was on the neighbouring patrol. Since then nothing was heard from DP177, which failed to return to base. All the crew were lost at sea and have no known grave. Their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede UK. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
401502 Flt Lt Gerrard, N C Captain (Pilot) 412372 FO Bowen, I W (Pilot) 405664 PO Smith, K D (Pilot) 421631 PO Rowland, J J (Navigator) 205795 PO Adams, R J (Air Gunner) Squadron Gunnery Officer 403746 Sgt F H Jones, (Wireless Air Gunner) 405658 Flt Sgt J H G Webster, (Wireless Air Gunner) 32957 Sgt J E Challinor, (Air Gunner) 61002 Sgt J R Dallas, (Armourer/Air Gunner) 16949 Sgt E G Matthews, (Fitter 11A) 422461 Sgt J G Dwyer, (Air Gunner) 33244 Sgt D E Bennington, (
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
5226 Sergeant ALDRIDGE, Alfred Ramsay Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/3/96 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland W 3985 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 18th August 1943, Sunderland W3985 took off from RAF Mount Batten, at 1026 hours authorised to carry out an anti submarine patrol. A 1850 hours an enemy aircraft attacking signal which was immediately followed by an SOS, were received by RAF Station St Eval. An approx bearing of 222 degrees was taken. Nothing further was heard from the aircraft and it failed to return to base. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAF
407977 Flt Lt Skinner, H W Captain (Pilot) 409027 FO Collins, V D W (Pilot) 414966 FO Swinson, R R (Pilot) 401820 PO Hill, W N (Navigator) 402704 Flt Sgt Gibbs, R A (Wireless Air Gunner) 404754 Flt Sgt K M Meldrum, (Wireless Air Gunner) 19194 Sgt W Slater ((Flight Engineer) 414990 Flt Sgt H E Burbidge, (Air Gunner) 5226 Sgt A R Aldridge, (Fitter 11A) 19707 Sgt W Greatz, (Fitter 2B) 51797 Sgt N H Orford, (Armourer) Flt Sgt Cosford (Pilot) PAX
All on board have no known grave and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
39452 Flight Lieutenant ALLSOP, John William Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A9300 Barcode 5375068 Commonwealth War Graves Records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 2nd October 1939, Flt Lt Allsop, a Pilot, of 10 Sqn RAAF, was presumed dead. He enlisted at Point Cook on 20/1/1936, as an Air Cadet in the RAAF Permanent Forces, and applied for a Short Service commission in the GD Branch. Flt Lt Allsop has no known grave, and his name is commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
3332 Corporal AMOS, Clifford Oswald William Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/87/72 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland T9075 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 28th April 1941, Sunderland T9075 took off at 1330 hours, detailed to carry out a cross over patrol with Sunderland T9073. The aircraft had petrol left for quarter of an hour of flying, and the Pilot force landed on water, crashing in the Irish Sea Six of the crew were killed and five were injured. The injured crew members were rescued by RN Buziras at 1130 hours on the 29th April 1941. . Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
FO Hodgkinson, V A Captain (Pilot) 1941 Flt Sgt T A Egerton, (1st Pilot) 513 FO Joyce, T G (2nd Pilot) Sgt J Bradbury, (Observer) 3332 Cpl C O W Amos, (1st Wireless Operator)) 205727 Cpl F Hewitt, (2nd Wireless Operator) ) 207712 LAC R D Bell, (2nd Fitter) 3683 LAC N Raine, (Fitter 11A) 15774 AC1 J C Francis, (Armourer) 3953 Sgt C L Gehrig, (1st Fitter) 4503 Cpl L G Corcoran., (Air Gunner)
Injured Injured Killed Severely injured Killed Killed Killed Killed Killed Injured Injured
The remains of Cpl Amos and of AC1 Francis were recovered from the sea, and both are buried in the Whitrham Cemetery, Cumberland, UK. LAC Raine is buried in the Pwllheli Borough Cemetery, UK. The other three who lost their lives have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
408946 Flying Officer ANDERSON, David Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/3/125 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland DP 179 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the night of 2/3rd October 1943, Sunderland DP179 took off at 2315 hours, detailed to carry out a Percussion L-2 anti-submarine patrol. At 0747 hours on the 3rd October, a message was received at base from M10, “returning to base engine trouble. My position is 48.05N 09.40W.” At 0755 hours M10 acknowledged a signal from base instructing them to change to 333kcs. Nothing further was heard, and the aircraft failed to return to base. Searches were conducted with nil result. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
407901 Flt Lees, F J Captain (Pilot) 408946 FO Anderson D (Pilot) 410303 FO Bunning, B A (Pilot0 410482 FO Gleeson, J B (Observer) 422010 Flt Sgt J F Spiers, (Wireless Air Gunner) 8710 Sgt H Coldham-Russell, (Fitter 11E) 15805 Sgt B E Stehr, (Fitter 11E) 27191 Sgt P L Johnson, (Wireless Maintenance Mechanic) 423203 Flt Sgt J G Lockrey, (Air Gunner) 426651 Sgt B D M McDonell, (Air Gunner) 419671 Sgt W H Powis, (Air Gunner)
All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK. (
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. 400034 Pilot Officer BARRY, James Source: AWM 237 (65) AWM 54 779/3/129 Part 1, NAA : A705, 163/23/66 Commonwealth War Graves Records Sunderland Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: 10 Sqn RAAF Unit: Summary: On the 20th June 1941, a G class Sunderland from 119 Sqn RAF which was attached to No10 Sqn RAAF, crashed at sea in the Bay of Biscay. Of the nine on board, five were rescued and became German POW’s, and four lost their lives. The aircraft “Golden Fleece” was lost during the course of a flight from RAF Mount Batten to Gibraltar. In July 1945, in a POW report by the then FO Corcoran, he stated : “The starboard motor cut out due to oil trouble at 2000 feet The Captain ordered crash landing preparations whish was carried out by the crew. The aircraft crashed in the Atlantic Ocean, approx 100 miles north west of Cape Finnistere, Spain FO Barry and Cpl Crago (both RAAF) as well as seven others were killed in the crash. There were five survivors, Sqn Ldr S Long (RAF), Brig Gen Tavenish, Sgt J Hill (RAF), LAC Alexander and myself. The survivors manned the dinghy and spent five days drifting before being rescued. I was a POW for four years. Escaped once but recaptured after 11 days. Made several other attempts later.” Crew: RAAF 400034 PO Barry, J (Pilot) Killed RAAF 4503 Cpl L G Corcoran, (Air Gunner) RAAF 205741 LAC W T R Crago, (Fitter 11E) Killed RAF Sgt Alexander, ( RAF Flt Sgt D F Meyrick, ( Killed RAF Sqn Ldr S Long RAF Sgt J Hill, ( RAF Sgt A H S Waller, ( Killed Brig Gen Tavenish
PO Barry, LAC Crago, Flt Sgt Meyrick and Sgt Waller have no known grave. Their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK. The other five members were POW’s, including Cpl Corcoran (RAAF) who was a POW of the Germans. He survived the war, and was discharged from the RAAF in December 1946 with the rank of Flt Lieut.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
401759 Flying Officer BARTRAM, Christopher Edward Thomas Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/33/144 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland W 3994 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 31st July 1942, Sunderland W3994 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 0215 hours, on an aircraft recce/anti-sub patrol. The aircraft took the maximum load of antisubmarine bombs and was to carry out a patrol along the Spanish coast just outside territorial waters. No signals were received from the aircraft which failed to return from the mission. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
280651 Flt Lt Martin, E B Captain (Pilot) 405185 FO O’Dwyer, A F ((1st Pilot) 403653 PO Frith, E F H (2nd Pilot) 416275 FO Meaker, A R (Navigator) 401759 FO Bartram, C E T (Observer) 406430 Sgt D Bell, (Wireless Air Gunner) 4701 Sgt J R Mullins, (Wireless Mechanic) 14521 AC1 N T Cuddihy, (Fitter 11A) 4559 Sgt C T Bingham, (Aircraft Hand) 13891 AC1 G W White, (Armourer 11069 Sgt H H Fealy, (Fitter 11E) 34754 LAC C L K Johnson, (Fitter Mechanic/Air Gunner)
All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
416406 Flight Lieutenant BEHRNDT, Raymond Carl Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/5/342 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland DV 993 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 17th November 1943, Sunderland DV993 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 1101 hours, on patrol Percussion A-2, but failed to return from its mission. The aircraft’s last W/T signal at 1430 hours indicated that the aircraft had sighted some aircraft which was assumed to be enemy, and the patrol was over the sea. German radio News Service claimed that” its long range fighters on 17/11 had shot down a British flying boat over the Bat of Biscay. The aircraft caught fire and the tail unit was shot away. The aircraft crashed in flames and there were no survivors.”. As there were no other flying boats missing on 17/11, it was assumed that the radio report referred to Furzer’s aircraft. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
416406 Flt Lt Behrndt, R C Captain (Pilot) 424000 PO Furzer, C (Pilot) 421015 FO Hartwig, A G (Pilot) 418356 FO Davis, A F (Observer) 23756 Sgt K Coghill, (Fitter 11E/Air Gunner) 11379 Flt Sgt H E Knights, (Fitter 11A/Air Gunner) 403667 WO H J Hicks, (Wireless Air Gunner) 424318 Flt Sgt J T R Jones, (Wireless Air Gunner) 419082 Sgt A T Brooking, (Air Gunner) 418134 Flt Sgt C H S Leggo,(Air Gunner) 21903 Sgt P Stanton, (Armourer/Air Gunner)
All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
207712 Leading Aircraftsman BELL, Ralph Douglas Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/87/72 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland T9075 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 28th April 1941, Sunderland T9075 took off at 1330 hours, detailed to carry out a cross over patrol with Sunderland T9073. The aircraft had petrol left for quarter of an hour of flying, and the Pilot force landed on water, crashing in the Irish Sea Six of the crew were killed and five were injured. The injured crew members were rescued by RN Buziras at 1130 hours on the 29th April 1941. . Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
FO Hodgkinson, V A Captain (Pilot) 1941 Flt Sgt T A Egerton, (1st Pilot) 513 FO Joyce, T G (2nd Pilot) Sgt J Bradbury, (Observer) 3332 Cpl C O W Amos, (1st Wireless Operator)) 205727 Cpl F Hewitt, (2nd Wireless Operator) ) 207712 LAC R D Bell, (2nf Fitter) 3683 LAC N Raine, (Fitter 11A) 15774 AC1 J C Francis, (Armourer) 3953 Sgt C L Gehrig, (1st Fitter) 4503 Cpl L G Corcoran., (Air Gunner)
Injured Injured Killed Severely injured Killed Killed Killed Killed Killed Injured Injured
The remains of Cpl Amos and of AC1 Francis were recovered from the sea, and both are buried in the Whitrham Cemetery, Cumberland, UK. LAC Raine is buried in the Pwllheli Borough Cemetery, UK. The other three who lost their lives have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING IN 10 SQN RAAF BASED IN UK. 162 Flight Lieutenant BELL, John Napier Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/23/53 Commonwealth War Graves records Walrus Aircraft Type: L 2312 Serial number: Radio call sign: 10 Sqn RAAF Unit: Summary: On the 18th June 1940, Walrus L2312 , engaged in a special ,mission, crashed in fog at Ploudaniel, France, about18 miles from Brest, and all on board were killed. They are buried in the Ploudaniel Churchyard, France. Crew : RAAF 162 Flt Lt Bell, J N (Pilot) RAAF 1730 Sgt C W Harris, (Observer) RAF Cpl B F Nowell, (W E Mechanic) UK Army Capt Hope, (PAX) Flt Lt Bell and Sgt Harris who were members of 10 Sqn RAAF, volunteered for the special mission. The Admiralty suggested that an arrangement be made for an aircraft to take an Admiralty passenger on a secret mission to the north coast of Brittany. The passenger himself would indicate where he wished to be landed and on instructions from the PM of Great Britain would endeavour to collect certain individuals and bring them back to the aircraft for passage to England. Walrus L2312 was detailed for the task. The time of return depended on whether the people concerned could be found, and also on events on the Brittany coast. The Germans were expected to approach the vicinity about 3pm on the 18th, but the Walrus would quite likely not take off until dark on the 18th.. The aircraft was to be fully armed ready to keep a defensive watch at all times, especially when seaborne. to and from Mount Batten. Nothing further was heard from the aircraft after take off, and it failed to return to base. On the 19th June Motor Transport Boat No 29 after embarking an interpreter and a skiff, was despatched from England to the same locality, to arrive off the main channel to Morlaix at 12.1am on the 20/6. The skiff was to be used to land the interpreter, who was to endeavour to find the individuals previously mentioned and to convey them to the motor boat. The interpreter was also ordered to make enquiries re the crew of the Walrus. The Motor Transport boat returned to say the interpreter had landed but found the area already occupied by the Germans. Although the above arrangements did not succeed, the “party in question” did arrive in England, although by what means is not recorded on the above Archive file. It can only be surmised that the party in question was probably the Duke and Duchess of Windsor who were living in France after the Duke, (formerly Prince Edward, Prince of Wales) had abdicated, and that the Admiralty suggestion (under instructions from the UK PM),was intended to prevent the Duke and Duchess being captured by the Germans...
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. 406430 Sergeant BELL, David Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/33/144 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland W 3994 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 31st July 1942, Sunderland W3994 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 0215 hours, on an aircraft recce/anti-sub patrol. The aircraft took the maximum load of antisubmarine bombs and was to carry out a patrol along the Spanish coast just outside territorial waters. No signals were received from the aircraft which failed to return from the mission., Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
280651 Flt Lt Martin, E B Captain (Pilot) 405185 FO O’Dwyer, A F ((1st Pilot) 403653 PO Frith, E F H (2nd Pilot) 416275 FO Meaker, A R (Navigator) 401759 FO Bartram, C E T (Observer) 406430 Sgt D Bell, (Wireless Air Gunner) 4701 Sgt J R Mullins, 14521 AC1 N T Cuddihy, (Fitter 11A) 4559 Sgt C T Bingham, (Aircraft Hand) 13891 AC1 G W White, (Armourer 11069 Sgt H H Fealy, (Fitter 11E) 34754 LAC C L K Johnson, (Fitter Mechanic/Air Gunner)
All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
11065 Sergeant BENISON, Phillip Mervyn Source: AWM 237 (65) AWM 64 1/47 NAA : A705, 163/91/232 Commonwealth War Graves Records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Sunderland W 3999 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 21st June 1942 Sunderland W3999 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 1110 hours, detailed to carry out an air sea rescue search to locate a dinghy containing four members of a Wellington. On reaching the area of the search in company with a Whitley, both aircraft were attacked by an Arado 196. W3999 was shot at and immediately lost height and made a good landing with the starboard inner engine smoking. On completion of its landing run the aircraft blew up and disappeared. The Whitley was forced to take violent evasive action and set course for base.. The crew of W3999 have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK. Crew: RAAF 466 Flt Lt Judell, M L Captain (Pilot) RAAF 405394 FO Chataway, C C (Pilot) RAAF 401596 FO Gilbert, B N (Pilot) Free French 30251 PO Hazard (Pilot) RAAF 11065 Sgt P M Benison, (Fitter 11E) RAAF 19034 AC1 T Dorney, (Fitter Mechanic) RAAF 3846 Sgt E J Taylor, (Wireless Air Gunner) RAAF 405419 Sgt J V McLean, (Wireless Air Gunner) RAAF 11931 LAC R G Willis,(Fitter 11A) RAAF 405093 Sgt W L Winterflood, (Air Gunner) RAAF 4089 AC1 F W Tipping, (Armourer)
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. 33244 Sergeant BENNINGTON, Douglas Edward Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705,166/3/91 Commonwealth War Graves Records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Sunderland DP 177 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 11th August 1943, Sunderland DP177, took off at 0856 hours on F/10, a Musketry 10.3 anti-submarine patrol. At 1410 hours approx, a Sunderland aircraft believed to be DP177, was sighted by W/10, which was on the neighbouring patrol. Since then nothing was heard from DP177, which failed to return to base. All the crew were lost at sea and have no known grave. Their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede UK. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
401502 Flt Lt Gerrard, N C Captain (Pilot) 412372 FO Bowen, I W (Pilot) 405664 PO Smith, K D (Pilot) 421631 PO Rowland, J J (Navigator) 205795 PO Adams, R J (Air Gunner) Squadron Gunnery Officer 403746 Sgt F H Jones, (Wireless Air Gunner) 405658 Flt Sgt J H G Webster, (Wireless Air Gunner) 32957 Sgt J E Challinor, (Air Gunner) 61002 Sgt J R Dallas, (Armourer/Air Gunner) 16949 Sgt E G Matthews, (Fitter 11A) 422461 Sgt J G Dwyer, (Air Gunner) 33244 Sgt D E Bennington, (
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
408831 Pilot Officer BIGGIN, Geoffrey Moyle Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/125/64 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland W 4019 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On thew 8th August 1942, Sunderland W4019 of No 10 Sqn RAAF, crashed in the Bay of Biscay off the coast of Spain, and all the crew were killed. They have no known grave and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing Runnymede, UK. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
473 Flt Lt Yeoman, E StC Captain (Pilot) 400041 FO Gibson, T M (Pilot) 406469 FO Carson, R (Pilot) 403483 FO McEnnally, A R (Observer) 408831 PO Biggin, G M (Observer) 405222 Flt Sgt W H Isle, (EMA/G) 34656 AC1 C A Rheuben, (Fitter 11E) 21152 AC1 W E Menzies, (Fitter 11A) 27883 LAC K T Edwards, (Air Gunner) 401841 Sgt D D Trood, (Air Gunner) 25061 AC1 W O Chelman, (Fitter Arm) 20033 AC1 L T Ogg, (Fitter 11A)
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
4559 Sergeant BINGHAM, Clive Thomas Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/33/144 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland W 3994 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 31st July 1942, Sunderland W3994 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 0215 hours, on an aircraft recce/anti-sub patrol. The aircraft took the maximum load of antisubmarine bombs and was to carry out a patrol along the Spanish coast just outside territorial waters. No signals were received from the aircraft which failed to return from the mission., Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
280651 Flt Lt Martin, E B Captain (Pilot) 405185 FO O’Dwyer, A F ((1st Pilot) 403653 PO Frith, E F H (2nd Pilot) 416275 FO Meaker, A R (Navigator) 401759 FO Bartram, C E T (Observer) 406430 Sgt D Bell, (Wireless Air Gunner) 4701 Sgt J R Mullins, (Wireless Mechanic) 14521 AC1 N T Cuddihy, (Fitter 11A) 4559 Sgt C T Bingham, (Aircraft Hand) 13891 AC1 G W White, (Armourer 11069 Sgt H H Fealy, (Fitter 11E) 34754 LAC C L K Johnson, (Fitter Mechanic/Air Gunner)
All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. 410210 Flight Sergeant BIRD, Hugh Alexander Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/5/244 Commonwealth War Graves Records Sunderland Aircraft Type: DD 852 Serial number: Radio call sign: 10 Sqn RAAF Unit: Summary: On the 3rd August 1943, Sunderland DD852 (J/10) was detailed to carry out an antisubmarine patrol Musketry 10-2 at 3,000 feet. It took off at 1500 hours from RAF Mount Batten and was down at 2215 hours. At 1816 hours flying at 3,000feet on course 194T, J/10 sighted 3 unidentified aircraft about 8 miles away. J/10 altered course to 076T and turned into cloud, thus losing contact, and continued the patrol. At 1837 hours when on course 198T, 3 aircraft were sighted through binoculars 12 miles away dead flying at a height of 6,000 feet. J/10 turned on to a course of 006T for cloud but the enemy aircraft followed and came up to 20deg on the starboard quarter., then split, one remaining while the other two passed on to the port quarter. Simultaneously another formation of three aircraft were sighted 500-1000 feet higher than the first formation, but 2-3 miles further away. At the same time a seventh aircraft appeared which came from the starboard bow and made a head on attack breaking off about 100 yards and passing over the top of J/10. In this attack J/10 used fixed front guns and nose turret, estimating hits on the enemy aircraft. The nose gunner of J/10 was probably killed in this attack. Then one aircraft from the first formation attacked from the starboard quarter hitting J with cannon and so breaking the nose and midship turret oil pipe lines and putting the inter-com out of action. This was followed by an attack from the port quarter by the remaining two aircraft of the first formation. From then on throughout the action which lasted approx one hour, attacks were carried out continually by these aircraft from all directions. During these attacks the DC’s were jettisoned, and instructions were passed to the Captain from the navigator by hand, but this method was not found to be particularly effective. The gunners fired independently as targets presented themselves. During one attack from the beam, the mid-upper gunner fired a long burst into the enemy aircraft as it broke away over the top of J/10. Shortly after the navigator saw an aircraft on fire in the air and subsequently the 2nd pilot saw burning wreckage on the water. The aircraft was not actually seen to crash. During another attack the tail gunner saw fragments breaking away from time to time but there was no evidence of damage. J attempted to make for cloud cover but owing to evasive tactics of continuous diving turns towards attackers, this proved rather difficult. Eventually J gained thin cloud cover at 3,500 feet but was continually attacked until entering a large cumulus cloud. I circled in this cloud emerging to find four enemy aircraft waiting. After waiting in this cloud for 30 minutes, J emerged to find no aircraft in sight and set course for base. The following signal was then sent to base : “Returni9ng to Based, need ambulance and Doctor on arrival.” The aircraft finally became waterborne
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at 2215 hours at Mount Batten, and was immediately brought up on deck. During the action J/10 sustained numerous bullet and cannon holes many on the hull, wings and main spar. Casualties were one killed, one badly wounded and three received superficial wounds. Crew: RAAF 416406 FO Behrndt, R C Captain (Pilot) RAAF 416164 FO Williams, B A DFC (Pilot) RAAF 413880 FO Murray, A J (Pilot) RAAF 285785 FO Gross, R W S (Navigator RAAF 14611 Sgt W C Moser,(Armourer/Air Gunner) RAAF 406298 Sgt G L Fry, (Fitter 11E/Air Gunner) RAAF 26885 Sgt B W Simon, (Wireless Maintenance Mechanic) RAAF 402705 Sgt J W Guy,(Wireless Operator Air) RAAF 23629 Sgt McVinish, ( RAAF 62956 Sgt R F Owen, (Flight Engineer) RAAF 410210 Flt Sgt H A Bird, (Air Gunner) Killed RAAF 416991 Sgt Pengilly,(Wireless Air Gunner) RAF Flt Lt Dorney, PAX Flt Sgt Bird is buried in the Bath (Haycombe) Cemetery, UK. .
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
264815 Flying Officer BONUS, Sidney Owen Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A9300 Barcode 5381458 Commonwealth War Graves Records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 7th January 1943, FO Bonus, a Pilot, was killed in a non flying ground accident. He is buried in the Plymouth (Efford) Cemetery, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
412372 Flying Officer BOWEN, Ian William Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705,166/3/91 Commonwealth War Graves Records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Sunderland DP 177 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 11th August 1943, Sunderland DP177, took off at 0856 hours on F/10, a Musketry 10.3 anti-submarine patrol. At 1410 hours approx, a Sunderland aircraft believed to be DP177, was sighted by W/10, which was on the neighbouring patrol. Since then nothing was heard from DP177, which failed to return to base. All the crew were lost at sea and have no known grave. Their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede UK. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
401502 Flt Lt Gerrard, N C Captain (Pilot) 412372 FO Bowen, I W (Pilot) 405664 PO Smith, K D (Pilot) 421631 PO Rowland, J J (Navigator) 205795 PO Adams, R J (Air Gunner) Squadron Gunnery Officer 403746 Sgt F H Jones, (Wireless Air Gunner) 405658 Flt Sgt J H G Webster, (Wireless Air Gunner) 32957 Sgt J E Challinor, (Air Gunner) 61002 Sgt J R Dallas, (Armourer/Air Gunner) 16949 Sgt E G Matthews, (Fitter 11A) 422461 Sgt J G Dwyer, (Air Gunner) 33244 Sgt D E Bennington, (
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
416015 Flying Officer BOWLEY, Robert George DFC Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/6/149 Commonwealth War Graves Records Sunderland Aircraft Type: DW 4004 Serial number: Radio call sign: 10 Sqn RAAF Unit: Summary: On the 17th May 1943, Sunderland DW4004 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 0517 hours detailed to carry out an anti-submarine patrol in an area bounded by positions 48N 40W, 47.20N, 11.40W and 45.30N 0910W and 47.50N 08.50W.Nothing was heard from the aircraft which failed to return to base. Crew: RAAF 408662 Flt Lt McKenzie, M K Captain (Pilot) RAAF 416613 FO Ridings, K L (1st Pilot) RAAF 207727 PO McLeod, N J (2nd Pilot) RAAF 416015 FO Bowley, R G DFC (Navigator) RAAF 401913 FO Corless, V J (U/T Navigator) RAAF 32834 Sgt J H Hogg, (Flight Engineer) RAAF 405269 WO J E Jackson, (Wireless Air Gunner) RAAF 407986 WO J C Kelly, (Air Gunner) RAAF 1761 Sqn Ldr Patrick, T W (Armourer) RAAF 20388 Sgt Doran, T H (Fitter 11E) RAAF 27195 Sgt J A Pearce, (Wireless Maintenance Mechanic) RAAF 21704 LAC J Murdoch, (Fitter 11A) All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK. Citation : The Joint Citation for the award of the DFC to FO Beeton and FO Bowley of 10 Sqn RAAF, is as follows : “ In January 1943, FO’s Beeton and Bowley were Captain and Navigator of a Sunderland aircraft which located an enemy merchant ship attempting to evade the blockade. Despite extremely adverse weather, FO Beeton displayed outstanding determination and maintained patrol over the area until one of our naval vessels arrived and engaged the enemy vessel. On reaching base in this country, FO Beeton effected a masterly emergency landing in very difficult circumstance. Throughout, FO Bowley displayed brilliant navigation which contributed materially to the success of the operation. Both these officers have displayed courage and devotion to duty of a high order.” (London Gazette 29/2/1943 page 540.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
419082 Sergeant BROOKING, Alexander Thomas Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/5/342 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
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Sunderland DV 993 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 17th November 1943, Sunderland DV993 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 1101 hours, on patrol Percussion A-2, but failed to return from its mission. The aircraft’s last W/T signal at 1430 hours indicated that the aircraft had sighted some aircraft which was assumed to be enemy, and the patrol was over the sea. German radio News Service claimed that” its long range fighters on 17/11 had shot down a British flying boat over the Bat of Biscay. The aircraft caught fire and the tail unit was shot away. The aircraft crashed in flames and there were no survivors.”. As there were no other flying boats missing on 17/11, it was assumed that the radio report referred to Furzer’s aircraft. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
416406 Flt Lt Behrndt, R C Captain (Pilot) 424000 PO Furzer, C (Pilot) 421015 FO Hartwig, A G (Pilot) 418356 FO Davis, A F (Observer) 23756 Sgt K Coghill, (Fitter 11E/Air Gunner) 11379 Flt Sgt H E Knights, (Fitter 11A/Air Gunner) 403667 WO H J Hicks, (Wireless Air Gunner) 424318 Flt Sgt J T R Jones, (Wireless Air Gunner) 419082 Sgt A T Brooking, (Air Gunner) 418134 Flt Sgt C H S Leggo,(Air Gunner) 21903 Sgt P Stanton, (Armourer/Air Gunner)
All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
5458 Leading Aircraftsman BROOMHEAD, David Alfred Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/6/477 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
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10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 4th April 1944, LAC Broomhead, an Aircraft General Hand, died in the Royal Naval Hospital, Plymouth, of a post operative haemorrhage following Cholseystectomy. He is buried in the Bath (Haycombe) Cemetery, Somerset, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
420612 Flying Officer BUCKLAND, Alfred Neil Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/7/205 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
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Sunderland DV969 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 21st September 1943, Sunderland DV969 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 1169 hours, detailed to carry out an anti-submarine patrol Percussion A-C in the Atlantic Ocean. At 1611 hours an incomplete message reading O-A-487-628 was received at base but nothing further was heard, and the aircraft failed to return. Indications ‘E’, were picked up on the radar equipment of aircraft P/10. All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
409000 FO Jennison, A G Captain (Pilot) 420612 FO Buckland, A N (Pilot) 417178 FO Gunson, A W M (Pilot) 401768 FO Coomes, A L (Navigator) 17383 Sgt J T Law, (Flight Engineer) 19458 Sgt S C E Leech, (Fitter 11E) 408319 Flt Sgt N D K Swinton, (Wireless Air Gunner) 408410 Flt Sgt L E Waddington, (Wireless Air Gunner) 419929 Sgt J D T Daley, (Air Gunner) 415529 Flt Sgt D Harris, (Air Gunner) 422410 Flt Sgt C S Cameron, (Air Gunner)
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. 416307 Flying Officer BUDD, Hamilton Roland Dacre Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/6/223 Commonwealth War Graves Records Sunderland Aircraft Type: W 4020 Serial number: Radio call sign: 10 Sqn RAAF Unit: Summary: On the 1st August 1943, Sunderland W4020 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 1001 hours detailed to carry out an anti-submarine patrol Musketry 10-3. At 1440 hours, when in position 45.36N 10.23W and on course 045deg at 1,700 feet, the aircraft sighted five Sloops bearing 130deg T about six miles away, apparently engaged in a U boat hunt escorted by a Catalina aircraft. As W4020 altered course towards the Sloops, a U boat was sighted on course 310degT, bearing 060degT approx tw miles distant. W4020 passed over the U boat and made a tight turn to port and came in to attack from 060deg on the starboard quarter. Six DC’s were dropped from 50 feet which straddled the conning tower three on either side, while the conning tower was still visible. The tail gunner saw the U boat enclosed in a DC explosion and then saw it sink by the nose. During the approach the nose gunner opened fire with machine gun fire, and return fire was experienced from the U boats 20mm conning tower gun. W4020 was hit on the starboard inner engine and the starboard main petrol tank. Petrol from the damaged tank over flooded the bridge when the aircraft was a quarter of a mile distant. The aircraft continued on the same course for six miles, made a 180 deg turn to port, and then ditched in 15/20 foot swell cross wind. The aircraft bounced twice, then settled very quickly apparently badly Damaged in the hull. None of the six survivors can tell of further events until free of the wreckage and swimming in water. The starboard main plane was used as a raft until rescued by HMS Wren 30 minutes later. . Crew: RAAF 407057 Flt Lt Fry, K G Captain (Pilot) Killed RAAF 410218 FO Curtis, J M (1st Pilot) Killed RAAF 416307 FO Budd, H R D (2nd Pilot) Killed RAAF 29746 Flt Sgt L G Fryer, (Fitter 11A) Killed RAAF 27964 Sgt H B Lydeamore, (Air Gunner) Killed RAAF 418026 PO Welch, A M (2nd Navigator) Killed RAAF 407932 FO Portus, J H (Navigator) RAAF 405965 Flt Sgt P E Cook, (Wireless Operator Air) RAAF 416911 Flt Sgt R G Welfare, (Wireless Air Gunner) RAAF 420734 Flt Sgt D I Conacher, (Air Gunner) RAAF 41635 LAC J Haslem,(Armourer/Air Gunner) RAAF 17142 Sgt F O Pettersson, (Ftter11E/Air Gunner) The six crew who lost their lives have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
410303 Flying Officer BUNNING, Bruce Alan Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/3/125 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
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Sunderland DP 179 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the night of 2/3rd October 1943, Sunderland DP179 took off at 2315 hours, detailed to carry out a Percussion L-2 anti-submarine patrol. At 0747 hours on the 3rd October, a message was received at base from M10, “returning to base engine trouble. My position is 48.05N 09.40W.” At 0755 hours M10 acknowledged a signal from base instructing them to change to 333kcs. Nothing further was heard, and the aircraft failed to return to base. Searches were conducted with nil result. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
407901 Flt Lees, F J Captain (Pilot) 408946 FO Anderson D (Pilot) 410303 FO Bunning, B A (Pilot0 410482 FO Gleeson, J B (Observer) 422010 Flt Sgt J F Spiers, (Wireless Air Gunner) 8710 Sgt H Coldham-Russell, (Fitter 11E) 15805 Sgt B E Stehr, (Fitter 11E) 27191 Sgt P L Johnson, (Wireless Maintenance Mechanic) 423203 Flt Sgt J G Lockrey, (Air Gunner) 426651 Sgt B D M McDonell, (Air Gunner) 419671 Sgt W H Powis, (Air Gunner)
All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK. (
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
414990 Flight Sergeant BURBIDGE, Hugh Edward Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/3/96 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
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Sunderland W 3985 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 18th August 1943, Sunderland W3985 took off at 1026 hours authorised to carry out an anti submarine patrol. A 1850 hours an enemy aircraft attacking signal was immediately followed by an SOS were received by RAF Station St Eval. An approx bearing of 222 degrees was taken. Nothing further was heard from the aircraft which failed to return to base. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
407977 Flt Lt Skinner, H W Captain (Pilot) 409027 FO Collins, V D W (Pilot) 414966 FO Swinson, R R (Pilot) 401820 PO Hill, W N (Navigator) 402704 Flt Sgt Gibbs, R A (Wireless Air Gunner) 404754 Flt Sgt K M Meldrum, (Wireless Air Gunner) 19194 Sgt W Slater ((Flight Engineer) 414990 Flt Sgt H E Burbidge, (Air Gunner) 5226 Sgt A R Aldridge, (Fitter 11A) 19707 Sgt W Greatz, (Fitter 2B) 51797 Sgt N H Orford, (Armourer)
The above Archive file also lists a Flt Sgt Cosford (a Pilot) as being a PAX on the above mission. He is not on the RAAF Roll of Honour, and it is possible that he was a member of the RAF. All the crew have no known grave and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. 49216 Sergeant BURLEIGH, Herbert Keith Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/6/319 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
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Sunderland HK 573 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 15th December 1943, Sunderland HK573 on an anti-sub patrol Percussion A-5 (500 feet), took off at 0730 hours from RAF Mount Batten, and it was waterborne at 0948 hours at the Scilly Isles. Sgt Burleigh who wounded died of his wounds, and he is buried in the Bath (Haycombe) Cemetery, Somerset, UK. At 0910 hours when flying at a height of 2,400 feet in position 50.08N 08.40W, smoke began to emerge from the nacelle of the starboard engine inner, and within a few seconds, the propeller flew off and took with it the prop of the starboard outer engine. The aircraft immediately set course for the Scillies, and six depth charges plus 1000 gallons of petrol were jettisoned. At 0912 hours, the plane was rapidly losing height, so all manoeuvrable apparatus was jettisoned. While the guns were being thrown overboard, the 2nd Fitter Sgt Burleigh received a serious bullet wound in the left knee. At 0922 a message was sent to base saying the aircraft may be forced to land without further signals, as both the starboard outer and inner were U/S. At 0930 hours a message was sent that the aircraft was on course 100 deg. and 45 miles from Scilly Island, which after two minutes was followed up by an SOS signal 40 miles from Scilly. The aircraft continued on course and at 0942 a further signal saying an attempt was being made to land at Scilly, and the plane was finally waterborne at 0948 hours.. Crew: RAAF 416164 Flt Lt Williams, B A DFC Captain (Pilot) RAAF 411030 FO McGregor, H A L (Pilot) RAAF 422532 PO Bevis, P J (Pilot) RAAF 285147 FO Gross, R W S (Navigator) RAAF 49216 Sgt H K Burleigh, (2nd Fitter) RAAF 14611 Sgt W C Moser, (Flight Engineer) RAAF 402705 Flt Sgt J W V Guy, (Wireless Operator Air0 RAAF 408581WO Jackson, R E (Wireless Operator Air) RAAF 427276 Sgt F L F Williams, (Air Gunner) RAAF 427125 Flt Sgt J T Linton, (Air Gunner) RAAF 418059 Flt Sgt R O Calder, (Air Gunner)
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. 413165 Sergeant BURNHAM, John Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/6/190 Commonwealth War Graves Records Sunderland Aircraft Type: W 3985 Serial number: Radio call sign: 10 Sqn RAAF Unit: Summary: At 1100 hours on the 30th June 1943, Sunderland W3985 while on a course of 050degT sighted a submarine dead ahead. The aircraft manoeuvred to make a bow attack but the submarine took evasive action making this impossible. A beam attack was made but not pressed home as violent evasive action by the submarine made a good attack impossible. Heavy anti-aircraft fire was encountered but neither hits nor casualties were suffered. The aircraft then climbed and circled to make another attack once again trying to come in from the bow. This time the attack was from 70deg on the starboard bow. Once again heavy anti-aircraft fire was encountered. A stick of seven D.C’s was dropped from 150 feet over-shooting slightly and falling ahead of the submarine. During this approach the aircraft sustained hits on both port and starboard wings and when almost over the submarine a cannon shell exploded in the tail turret severely wounding the tail gunner, Sgt Burnham in the face, neck, hands and leg. Also the port elevator was badly damaged and the tail unit in general peppered. First aid was rendered to Sgt Burnham immediately and he was made as comfortable as possible for the four and a half hour trip home. On reaching base, he was attended to immediately by the Station Medical officer and removed to hospital. Sgt Burnham died while in hospital approx 12 hours after being wounded. . Crew: RAAF 497977 Flt Lt Skinner, H W Captain (Pilot0 RAAF 409027 FO Collins, W (Pilot) RAAF 414966 FO Swinson, R R (Pilot) RAAF 401820 PO Hill, W N (Navigator) RAAF 19194 Sgt W Slater, (Flight Engineer) RAAF 19707 Sgt W Greatz, (Fitter 11B) RAAF 27191 Sgt Aldridge,(Fitter 11A) RAAF 51797 Sgt N H Orford, (Armourer) RAAF 404754 flt Sgt K M Meldrum (Wireless Air Gunner) RAAF 413165 Sgt J Burnham, (Tail Gunner) Sgt Burnham is buried in the Bath (Haycombe) Cemetery, Somerset, UK
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. 422410 Flight Sergeant CAMERON, Colin Stewart Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/7/205 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
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Sunderland DV969 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 21st September 1943, Sunderland DV969 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 1169 hours, detailed to carry out an anti-submarine patrol Percussion A-C in the Atlantic Ocean. At 1611 hours an incomplete message reading O-A-487-628 was received at base but nothing further was heard, and the aircraft failed to return. Indications ‘E’, were picked up on the radar equipment of aircraft P/10. All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
409000 FO Jennison, A G Captain (Pilot) 420612 FO Buckland, A N (Pilot) 417178 FO Gunson, A W M (Pilot) 401768 FO Coomes, A L (Navigator) 17383 Sgt J T Law, (Flight Engineer) 19458 Sgt S C E Leech, (Fitter 11E) 408319 Flt Sgt N D K Swinton, (Wireless Air Gunner) 408410 Flt Sgt L E Waddington, (Wireless Air Gunner) 419929 Sgt J D T Daley, (Air Gunner) 415529 Flt Sgt D Harris, (Air Gunner) 422410 Flt Sgt C S Cameron, (Air Gunner)
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. 406469 Flying Officer CARSON, Reginald Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/125/64 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
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Sunderland W 4019 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 8th August 1942, Sunderland W4019 of No 10 Sqn RAAF, crashed in the Bay of Biscay off the coast of Spain, and all the crew were killed. They have no known grave and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing Runnymede, UK. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
473 Flt Lt Yeoman, E StC Captain (Pilot) 400041 FO Gibson, T M (Pilot) 406469 FO Carson, R (Pilot) 403483 FO McEnnally, A R (Observer) 408831 PO Biggin, G M (Observer) 405222 Flt Sgt W H Isle, (EMA/G) 34656 AC1 C A Rheuben, (Fitter 11E) 21152 AC1 W E Menzies, (Fitter 11A) 27883 LAC K T Edwards, (Air Gunner) 401841 Sgt D D Trood, (Air Gunner) 25061 AC1 W O Chelman, (Fitter Arm) 20033 AC1 L T Ogg, (Fitter 11A)
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. 32957 Sergeant CHALLINOR,James Edward Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705,166/3/91 Commonwealth War Graves Records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Sunderland DP 177 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 11th August 1943, Sunderland DP177, took off at 0856 hours on F/10, a Musketry 10.3 anti-submarine patrol. At 1410 hours approx, a Sunderland aircraft believed to be DP177, was sighted by W/10, which was on the neighbouring patrol. Since then nothing was heard from DP177, which failed to return to base. All the crew were lost at sea and have no known grave. Their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede UK. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
401502 Flt Lt Gerrard, N C Captain (Pilot) 412372 FO Bowen, I W (Pilot) 405664 PO Smith, K D (Pilot) 421631 PO Rowland, J J (Navigator) 205795 PO Adams, R J (Air Gunner) Squadron Gunnery Officer 403746 Sgt F H Jones, (Wireless Air Gunner) 405658 Flt Sgt J H G Webster, (Wireless Air Gunner) 32957 Sgt J E Challinor, (Air Gunner) 61002 Sgt J R Dallas, (Armourer/Air Gunner) 16949 Sgt E G Matthews, (Fitter 11A) 422461 Sgt J G Dwyer, (Air Gunner) 33244 Sgt D E Bennington, (
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
406394 Flying Officer CHATAWAY, Cosmo Clive Source: AWM 237 (65) AWM 64 1/47 NAA : A705, 163/91/232 Commonwealth War Graves Records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Sunderland W 3999 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 21st June 1942 Sunderland W3999 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 1110 hours, detailed to carry out an air sea rescue search to locate a dinghy containing four members of a Wellington. On reaching the area of the search in company with a Whitley, both aircraft were attacked by an Arado 196. W3999 was shot at and immediately lost height and made a good landing with the starboard inner engine smoking. On completion of its landing run the aircraft blew up and disappeared. The Whitley was forced to take violent evasive action and set course for base.. The crew of W3999 have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK. Crew: RAAF 466 Flt Lt Judell, M L Captain (Pilot) RAAF 405394 FO Chataway, C C (Pilot) RAAF 401596 FO Gilbert, B N (Pilot) Free French 30251 PO Hazard (Pilot) RAAF 11065 Sgt P M Benison, (Fitter 11E) RAAF 19034 AC1 T Dorney, (Fitter Mechanic) RAAF 3846 Sgt E J Taylor, (Wireless Air Gunner) RAAF 405419 Sgt J V McLean, (Wireless Air Gunner) RAAF 11931 LAC R G Willis,(Fitter 11A) RAAF 405093 Sgt W L Winterflood, (Air Gunner) RAAF 4089 AC1 F W Tipping, (Armourer)
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
25061 Aircraftsman Class 1 CHELMAN, William Ossian Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/125/64 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland W 4019 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On thew 8th August 1942, Sunderland W4019 of No 10 Sqn RAAF, crashed in the bay of Biscay off the coast of Spain, and all the crew were killed. They have no known grave and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing Runnymede, UK. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
473 Flt Lt Yeoman, E StC Captain (Pilot) 400041 FO Gibson, T M (Pilot) 406469 FO Carson, R (Pilot) 403483 FO McEnnally, A R (Observer) 408831 PO Biggin, G M (Observer) 405222 Flt Sgt W H Isle, (EMA/G) 34656 AC1 C A Rheuben, (Fitter 11E) 21152 AC1 W E Menzies, (Fitter 11A) 27883 LAC K T Edwards, (Air Gunner) 401841 Sgt D D Trood, (Air Gunner) 25061 AC1 W O Chelman, (Fitter Arm) 20033 AC1 L T Ogg, (Fitter 11A)
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
415006 Flying Officer CLELAND William Robert Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/7/108 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland W 3986 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 20th May 1943, Sunderland W3986 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 0520 hours detailed to carry out and anti-submarine patrol “Derange”. Coast Guards from Eddystone and Looe reported seeing a flash followed by an explosion, four miles north west of Eddystone. Destroyers searching the area found wreckage including floats thought to be of Sunderland pattern. Later at 1330 hours, two bodies were picked up by a pinnace from Mount Batten They were Sgt Dewhurst and Sgt Owen, from W3986. Nothing further of the missing crew was found. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
401836 Flt Lt Saunders, D Captain (Pilot) 412831 FO Patston, V J (1st Pilot) 405524 FO Smith, G L T (2nd Pilot) 415006 FO Cleland, W R (Navigator) 32523 Sgt P McCombie, (Flight Engineer) 409741 Flt Sgt N D Pollock, (Wireless Air Gunner) 32960 Sgt E Dewhurst, (Air Gunner) 32847 Sgt N J Owen, (WWM/Air Gunner) 5933 Sgt R W B Dowell, (Fitter 11E) 17645 Sgt G M Walker, (WMM) 20127 Sgt R S Moore, (Fitter 11A) 19070 Sgt I Hunter, (Air Gunner)
Sgt Dewhurst and Sgt Owen are buried in the Plymouth (Efford) Cemetery, UK. All the other crew members have no known grave and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
23756 Sergeant COGHILL, Kelvin Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/5/342 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland DV 993 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 17th November 1943, Sunderland DV993 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 1101 hours, on patrol Percussion A-2, but failed to return from its mission. The aircraft’s last W/T signal at 1430 hours indicated that the aircraft had sighted some aircraft which was assumed to be enemy, and the patrol was over the sea. German radio News Service claimed that” its long range fighters on 17/11 had shot down a British flying boat over the Bat of Biscay. The aircraft caught fire and the tail unit was shot away. The aircraft crashed in flames and there were no survivors.”. As there were no other flying boats missing on 17/11, it was assumed that the radio report referred to Furzer’s aircraft. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
416406 Flt Lt Behrndt, R C Captain (Pilot) 424000 PO Furzer, C (Pilot) 421015 FO Hartwig, A G (Pilot) 418356 FO Davis, A F (Observer) 23756 Sgt K Coghill, (Fitter 11E/Air Gunner) 11379 Flt Sgt H E Knights, (Fitter 11A/Air Gunner) 403667 WO H J Hicks, (Wireless Air Gunner) 424318 Flt Sgt J T R Jones, (Wireless Air Gunner) 419082 Sgt A T Brooking, (Air Gunner) 418134 Flt Sgt C H S Leggo,(Air Gunner) 21903 Sgt P Stanton, (Armourer/Air Gunner)
All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
8710 Sergeant COLDHAM-RUSSELL, Humphrey Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/3/125 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland DP 179 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the night of 2/3rd October 1943, Sunderland DP179 took off at 2315 hours, detailed to carry out a Percussion L-2 anti-submarine patrol. At 0747 hours on the 3rd October, a message was received at base from M10, “returning to base engine trouble. My position is 48.05N 09.40W.” At 0755 hours M10 acknowledged a signal from base instructing them to change to 333kcs. Nothing further was heard, and the aircraft failed to return to base. Searches were conducted with nil result. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
407901 Flt Lees, F J Captain (Pilot) 408946 FO Anderson D (Pilot) 410303 FO Bunning, B A (Pilot0 410482 FO Gleeson, J B (Observer) 422010 Flt Sgt J F Spiers, (Wireless Air Gunner) 8710 Sgt H Coldham-Russell, (Fitter 11E) 15805 Sgt B E Stehr, (Fitter 11E) 27191 Sgt P L Johnson, (Wireless Maintenance Mechanic) 423203 Flt Sgt J G Lockrey, (Air Gunner) 426651 Sgt B D M McDonell, (Air Gunner) 419671 Sgt W H Powis, (Air Gunner)
All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK. (
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
409027 Flying Officr COLLINS, Victor Denis William Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/3/96 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland W 3985 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 18th August 1943, Sunderland W3985 took off at 1026 hours authorised to carry out an anti submarine patrol. A 1850 hours an enemy aircraft attacking signal was immediately followed by an SOS were received by RAF Station St Eval. An approx bearing of 222 degrees was taken. Nothing further was heard from the aircraft which failed to return to base. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
407977 Flt Lt Skinner, H W Captain (Pilot) 409027 FO Collins, V D W (Pilot) 414966 FO Swinson, R R (Pilot) 401820 PO Hill, W N (Navigator) 402704 Flt Sgt Gibbs, R A (Wireless Air Gunner) 404754 Flt Sgt K M Meldrum, (Wireless Air Gunner) 19194 Sgt W Slater ((Flight Engineer) 414990 Flt Sgt H E Burbidge, (Air Gunner) 5226 Sgt A R Aldridge, (Fitter 11A) 19707 Sgt W Greatz, (Fitter 2B) 51797 Sgt N H Orford, (Armourer)
The above Archive file also lists a Flt Sgt Cosford (a Pilot) as being a PAX on the above mission. He is not on the RAAF Roll of Honour, and it is possible that he was a member of the RAF. All the crew have no known grave and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
401768 Flying Officer COOMES, Albert Lawrence Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/7/205 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland DV969 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 21st September 1943, Sunderland DV969 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 1169 hours, detailed to carry out an anti-submarine patrol Percussion A-C in the Atlantic Ocean. At 1611 hours an incomplete message reading O-A-487-628 was received at base but nothing further was heard, and the aircraft failed to return. Indications ‘E’, were picked up on the radar equipment of aircraft P/10. All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
409000 FO Jennison, A G Captain (Pilot) 420612 FO Buckland, A N (Pilot) 417178 FO Gunson, A W M (Pilot) 401768 FO Coomes, A L (Navigator) 17383 Sgt J T Law, (Flight Engineer) 19458 Sgt S C E Leech, (Fitter 11E) 408319 Flt Sgt N D K Swinton, (Wireless Air Gunner) 408410 Flt Sgt L E Waddington, (Wireless Air Gunner) 419929 Sgt J D T Daley, (Air Gunner) 415529 Flt Sgt D Harris, (Air Gunner) 422410 Flt Sgt C S Cameron, (Air Gunner)
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
401913 Flying Officer CORLESS, Victor James Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/6/149 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland DW 4004 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 17th May 1943, Sunderland DW4004 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 0517 hours detailed to carry out an anti-submarine patrol in an area bounded by positions 48N 40W, 47.20N, 11.40W and 45.30N 0910W and 47.50N 08.50W.Nothing was heard from the aircraft which failed to return to base. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
408662 Flt Lt McKenzie, M K Captain (Pilot) 416613 FO Ridings, K L (1st Pilot) 207727 PO McLeod, N J (2nd Pilot) 416015 FO Bowley, R G DFC (Navigator) 401913 FO Corless, V J (U/T Navigator) 32834 Sgt J H Hogg, (Flight Engineer) 405269 WO J E Jackson, (Wireless Air Gunner) 407986 WO J C Kelly, (Air Gunner) 1761 Sqn Ldr Patrick, T W (Armourer) 20388 Sgt Doran, T H (Fitter 11E) 27195 Sgt J A Pearce, (Wireless Maintenance Mechanic) 21704 LAC J Murdoch, (Fitter 11A)
All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. 205741 Leading Aircraftsman CRAGO, William Thomas Roy Source: AWM 237 (65) AWM 54 779/3/129 Part 1, NAA : A705, 163/23/66 Commonwealth War Graves Records Sunderland Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: 10 Sqn RAAF Unit: Summary: On the 20th June 1941, a G class Sunderland from 119 Sqn RAF which was attached to No10 Sqn RAAF, crashed at sea in the Bay of Biscay. Of the nine on board, five were rescued and became German POW’s, and four lost their lives. The aircraft “Golden +Fleece” was lost during the course of a flight from RAF Mount Batten to Gibraltar. In July 1945, in a POW report by the then FO Corcoran, he stated : “The starboard motor cut out due to oil trouble at 2000 feet The Captain ordered crash landing preparations whish was carried out by the crew. The aircraft crashed in the Atlantic Ocean, approx 100 miles north west of Cape Finnistere, Spain FO Barry and Cpl Crago (both RAAF) as well as seven others were killed in the crash. There were five survivors, Sqn Ldr S Long (RAF), Brig Gen Tavenish, Sgt J Hill (RAF), LAC Alexander and myself. The survivors manned the dinghy and spent five days drifting before being rescued. I was a POW for four years. Escaped once but recaptured after 11 days. Made several other attempts later.” . Crew: RAAF 400034 PO Barry, J (Pilot) Killed RAAF 4503 Cpl L G Corcoran, (Air Gunner) RAAF 205741 LAC W T R Crago, (Fitter 11E) Killed RAF Sgt Alexander, ( RAF Flt Sgt D F Meyrick, ( Killed RAF Sqn Ldr S Long RAF Sgt J Hill, ( RAF Sgt A H S Waller, ( Killed Brig Gen Tavenish
PO Barry, LAC Crago, Flt Sgt Meyrick and Sgt Waller have no known grave. Their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK. The other five members were POW’s, including Cpl Corcoran (RAAF) who was a POW of the Germans. He survived the war, and was discharged from the RAAF in December 1946 with the rank of Flt Lieut.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
14521 Aircraftsman Clas 1 CUDDIHY, Nevil Thomas Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/33/144 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland W 3994 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 31st July 1942, Sunderland W3994 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 0215 hours, on an aircraft recce/anti-sub patrol. The aircraft took the maximum load of antisubmarine bombs and was to carry out a patrol along the Spanish coast just outside territorial waters. No signals were received from the aircraft which failed to return from the mission., Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
280651 Flt Lt Martin, E B Captain (Pilot) 405185 FO O’Dwyer, A F ((1st Pilot) 403653 PO Frith, E F H (2nd Pilot) 416275 FO Meaker, A R (Navigator) 401759 FO Bartram, C E T (Observer) 406430 Sgt D Bell, (Wireless Air Gunner) 4701 Sgt J R Mullins, (Wireless Mechanic) 14521 AC1 N T Cuddihy, (Fitter 11A) 4559 Sgt C T Bingham, (Aircraft Hand) 13891 AC1 G W White, (Armourer 11069 Sgt H H Fealy, (Fitter 11E) 34754 LAC C L K Johnson, (Fitter Mechanic/Air Gunner)
All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. 410218 Flying Officer CURTIS, John Maxwell Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/6/223 Commonwealth War Graves Records Sunderland Aircraft Type: W 4020 Serial number: Radio call sign: 10 Sqn RAAF Unit: Summary: On the 1st August 1943, Sunderland W4020 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 1001 hours detailed to carry out an anti-submarine patrol Musketry 10-3. At 1440 hours, when in position 45.36N 10.23W and on course 045deg at 1,700 feet, the aircraft sighted five Sloops bearing 130deg T about six miles away, apparently engaged in a U boat hunt escorted by a Catalina aircraft. As W4020 altered course towards the Sloops, a U boat was sighted on course 310degT, bearing 060degT approx tw miles distant. W4020 passed over the U boat and made a tight turn to port and came in to attack from 060deg on the starboard quarter. Six DC’s were dropped from 50 feet which straddled the conning tower three on either side, while the conning tower was still visible. The tail gunner saw the U boat enclosed in a DC explosion and then saw it sink by the nose. During the approach the nose gunner opened fire with machine gun fire, and return fire was experienced from the U boats 20mm conning tower gun. W4020 was hit on the starboard inner engine and the starboard main petrol tank. Petrol from the damaged tank over flooded the bridge when the aircraft was a quarter of a mile distant. The aircraft continued on the same course for six miles, made a 180 deg turn to port, and then ditched in 15/20 foot swell cross wind. The aircraft bounced twice, then settled very quickly apparently badly Damaged in the hull. None of the six survivors can tell of further events until free of the wreckage and swimming in water. The starboard main plane was used as a raft until rescued by HMS Wren 30 minutes later. . Crew: RAAF 407057 Flt Lt Fry, K G Captain (Pilot) Killed RAAF 410218 FO Curtis, J M (1st Pilot) Killed RAAF 416307 FO Budd, H R D (2nd Pilot) Killed RAAF 29746 Flt Sgt L G Fryer, (Fitter 11A) Killed RAAF 27964 Sgt H B Lydeamore, (Air Gunner) Killed RAAF 418026 PO Welch, A M (2nd Navigator) Killed RAAF 407932 FO Portus, J H (Navigator) RAAF 405965 Flt Sgt P E Cook, (Wireless air Gunner) RAAF 416911 Flt Sgt R G Welfare, (Wireless Air Gunner) RAAF 420734 Flt Sgt D I Conacher, (Air Gunner) RAAF 41635 LAC J Haslem,(Armourer/Air Gunner) RAAF 17142 Sgt F O Pettersson, (Ftter11E/Air Gunner) The six crew who lost their lives have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
419929 Sergeant DALEY, James David Thomas Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/7/205 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland DV969 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 21st September 1943, Sunderland DV969 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 1169 hours, detailed to carry out an anti-submarine patrol Percussion A-C in the Atlantic Ocean. At 1611 hours an incomplete message reading O-A-487-628 was received at base but nothing further was heard, and the aircraft failed to return. Indications ‘E’, were picked up on the radar equipment of aircraft P/10. All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
409000 FO Jennison, A G Captain (Pilot) 420612 FO Buckland, A N (Pilot) 417178 FO Gunson, A W M (Pilot) 401768 FO Coomes, A L (Navigator) 17383 Sgt J T Law, (Flight Engineer) 19458 Sgt S C E Leech, (Fitter 11E) 408319 Flt Sgt N D K Swinton, (Wireless Air Gunner) 408410 Flt Sgt L E Waddington, (Wireless Air Gunner) 419929 Sgt J D T Daley, (Air Gunner) 415529 Flt Sgt D Harris, (Air Gunner) 422410 Flt Sgt C S Cameron, (Air Gunner)
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
61002 Sergeant DALLAS, John Reviere Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705,166/3/91 Commonwealth War Graves Records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Sunderland DP 177 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 11th August 1943, Sunderland DP177, took off at 0856 hours on F/10, a Musketry 10.3 anti-submarine patrol. At 1410 hours approx, a Sunderland aircraft believed to be DP177, was sighted by W/10, which was on the neighbouring patrol. Since then nothing was heard from DP177, which failed to return to base. All the crew were lost at sea and have no known grave. Their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede UK. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
401502 Flt Lt Gerrard, N C Captain (Pilot) 412372 FO Bowen, I W (Pilot) 405664 PO Smith, K D (Pilot) 421631 PO Rowland, J J (Navigator) 205795 PO Adams, R J (Air Gunner) Squadron Gunnery Officer 403746 Sgt F H Jones, (Wireless Air Gunner) 405658 Flt Sgt J H G Webster, (Wireless Air Gunner) 32957 Sgt J E Challinor, (Air Gunner) 61002 Sgt J R Dallas, (Armourer/Air Gunner) 16949 Sgt E G Matthews, (Fitter 11A) 422461 Sgt J G Dwyer, (Air Gunner) 33244 Sgt D E Bennington, (
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
418356 Flying Officer DAVIS, Alexander Frederick Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/5/342 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland DV 993 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 17th November 1943, Sunderland DV993 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 1101 hours, on patrol Percussion A-2, but failed to return from its mission. The aircraft’s last W/T signal at 1430 hours indicated that the aircraft had sighted some aircraft which was assumed to be enemy, and the patrol was over the sea. German radio News Service claimed that” its long range fighters on 17/11 had shot down a British flying boat over the Bat of Biscay. The aircraft caught fire and the tail unit was shot away. The aircraft crashed in flames and there were no survivors.”. As there were no other flying boats missing on 17/11, it was assumed that the radio report referred to Furzer’s aircraft. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
416406 Flt Lt Behrndt, R C Captain (Pilot) 424000 PO Furzer, C (Pilot) 421015 FO Hartwig, A G (Pilot) 418356 FO Davis, A F (Observer) 23756 Sgt K Coghill, (Fitter 11E/Air Gunner) 11379 Flt Sgt H E Knights, (Fitter 11A/Air Gunner) 403667 WO H J Hicks, (Wireless Air Gunner) 424318 Flt Sgt J T R Jones, (Wireless Air Gunner) 419082 Sgt A T Brooking, (Air Gunner) 418134 Flt Sgt C H S Leggo,(Air Gunner) 21903 Sgt P Stanton, (Armourer/Air Gunner)
All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
32960 Sergeant DEWHURST, Edgar Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/7/108 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland W 3986 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 20th May 1943, Sunderland W3986 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 0520 hours detailed to carry out and anti-submarine patrol “Derange”. Coast Guards from Eddystone and Looe reported seeing a flash followed by an explosion, four miles north west of Eddystone. Destroyers searching the area found wreckage including floats thought to be of Sunderland pattern. Later at 1330 hours, two bodies were picked up by a pinnace from Mount Batten They were Sgt Dewhurst and Sgt Owen, from W3986. Nothing further of the missing crew was found. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
401836 Flt Lt Saunders, D Captain (Pilot) 412831 FO Patston, V J (1st Pilot) 405524 FO Smith, G L T (2nd Pilot) 415006 FO Cleland, W R (Navigator) 32523 Sgt P McCombie, (Flight Engineer) 409741 Flt Sgt N D Pollock, (Wireless Air Gunner) 32960 Sgt E Dewhurst, (Air Gunner) 32847 Sgt N J Owen, (WWM/Air Gunner) 5933 Sgt R W B Dowell, (Fitter 11E) 17645 Sgt G M Walker, (WMM) 20127 Sgt R S Moore, (Fitter 11A) 19070 Sgt I Hunter, (Air Gunner)
Sgt Dewhurst and Sgt Owen are buried in the Plymouth (Efford) Cemetery, UK. All the other crew members have no known grave and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
20388 Sergeant DORAN, Terence Henry Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/6/149 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland DW 4004 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 17th May 1943, Sunderland DW4004 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 0517 hours detailed to carry out an anti-submarine patrol in an area bounded by positions 48N 40W, 47.20N, 11.40W and 45.30N 0910W and 47.50N 08.50W.Nothing was heard from the aircraft which failed to return to base. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
408662 Flt Lt McKenzie, M K Captain (Pilot) 416613 FO Ridings, K L (1st Pilot) 207727 PO McLeod, N J (2nd Pilot) 416015 FO Bowley, R G DFC (Navigator) 401913 FO Corless, V J (U/T Navigator) 32834 Sgt J H Hogg, (Flight Engineer) 405269 WO J E Jackson, (Wireless Air Gunner) 407986 WO J C Kelly, (Air Gunner) 1761 Sqn Ldr Patrick, T W (Armourer) 20388 Sgt Doran, T H (Fitter 11E) 27195 Sgt J A Pearce, (Wireless Maintenance Mechanic) 21704 LAC J Murdoch, (Fitter 11A)
All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
19034 Aircraftsman Class 1 DORNEY, Thomas Source: AWM 237 (65) AWM 64 1/47 NAA : A705, 163/91/232 Commonwealth War Graves Records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Sunderland W 3999 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 21st June 1942 Sunderland W3999 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 1110 hours, detailed to carry out an air sea rescue search to locate a dinghy containing four members of a Wellington. On reaching the area of the search in company with a Whitley, both aircraft were attacked by an Arado 196. W3999 was shot at and immediately lost height and made a good landing with the starboard inner engine smoking. On completion of its landing run the aircraft blew up and disappeared. The Whitley was forced to take violent evasive action and set course for base.. The crew of W3999 have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK. Crew: RAAF 466 Flt Lt Judell, M L Captain (Pilot) RAAF 405394 FO Chataway, C C (Pilot) RAAF 401596 FO Gilbert, B N (Pilot) Free French 30251 PO Hazard (Pilot) RAAF 11065 Sgt P M Benison, (Fitter 11E) RAAF 19034 AC1 T Dorney, (Fitter Mechanic) RAAF 3846 Sgt E J Taylor, (Wireless Air Gunner) RAAF 405419 Sgt J V McLean, (Wireless Air Gunner) RAAF 11931 LAC R G Willis,(Fitter 11A) RAAF 405093 Sgt W L Winterflood, (Air Gunner) RAAF 4089 AC1 F W Tipping, (Armourer)
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
5933 Sergeant DOWELL, Robert William Bruce Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/7/108 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland W 3986 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 20th May 1943, Sunderland W3986 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 0520 hours detailed to carry out and anti-submarine patrol “Derange”. Coast Guards from Eddystone and Looe reported seeing a flash followed by an explosion, four miles north west of Eddystone. Destroyers searching the area found wreckage including floats thought to be of Sunderland pattern. Later at 1330 hours, two bodies were picked up by a pinnace from Mount Batten They were Sgt Dewhurst and Sgt Owen, from W3986. Nothing further of the missing crew was found. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
401836 Flt Lt Saunders, D Captain (Pilot) 412831 FO Patston, V J (1st Pilot) 405524 FO Smith, G L T (2nd Pilot) 415006 FO Cleland, W R (Navigator) 32523 Sgt P McCombie, (Flight Engineer) 409741 Flt Sgt N D Pollock, (Wireless Air Gunner) 32960 Sgt E Dewhurst, (Air Gunner) 32847 Sgt N J Owen, (WWM/Air Gunner) 5933 Sgt R W B Dowell, (Fitter 11E) 17645 Sgt G M Walker, (WMM) 20127 Sgt R S Moore, (Fitter 11A) 19070 Sgt I Hunter, (Air Gunner)
Sgt Dewhurst and Sgt Owen are buried in the Plymouth (Efford) Cemetery, UK. All the other crew members have no known grave and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
422461 Sergeant DWYER, John Gordon Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705,166/3/91 Commonwealth War Graves Records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Sunderland DP 177 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 11th August 1943, Sunderland DP177, took off at 0856 hours on F/10, a Musketry 10.3 anti-submarine patrol. At 1410 hours approx, a Sunderland aircraft believed to be DP177, was sighted by W/10, which was on the neighbouring patrol. Since then nothing was heard from DP177, which failed to return to base. All the crew were lost at sea and have no known grave. Their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede UK. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
401502 Flt Lt Gerrard, N C Captain (Pilot) 412372 FO Bowen, I W (Pilot) 405664 PO Smith, K D (Pilot) 421631 PO Rowland, J J (Navigator) 205795 PO Adams, R J (Air Gunner) Squadron Gunnery Officer 403746 Sgt F H Jones, (Wireless Air Gunner) 405658 Flt Sgt J H G Webster, (Wireless Air Gunner) 32957 Sgt J E Challinor, (Air Gunner) 61002 Sgt J R Dallas, (Armourer/Air Gunner) 16949 Sgt E G Matthews, (Fitter 11A) 422461 Sgt J G Dwyer, (Air Gunner) 33244 Sgt D E Bennington, (
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
27883 Leading Aircraftsman EDWARDS, Keith Thomas Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/125/64 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland W 4019 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On thew 8th August 1942, Sunderland W4019 of No 10 Sqn RAAF, crashed in the bay of Biscay off the coast of Spain, and all the crew were killed. They have no known grave and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing Runnymede, UK. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
473 Flt Lt Yeoman, E StC Captain (Pilot) 400041 FO Gibson, T M (Pilot) 406469 FO Carson, R (Pilot) 403483 FO McEnnally, A R (Observer) 408831 PO Biggin, G M (Observer) 405222 Flt Sgt W H Isle, (EMA/G) 34656 AC1 C A Rheuben, (Fitter 11E) 21152 AC1 W E Menzies, (Fitter 11A) 27883 LAC K T Edwards, (Air Gunner) 401841 Sgt D D Trood, (Air Gunner) 25061 AC1 W O Chelman, (Fitter Arm) 20033 AC1 L T Ogg, (Fitter 11A)
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
11069 Sergeant FEALY, Herbert Henry Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/33/144 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland W 3994 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 31st July 1942, Sunderland W3994 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 0215 hours, on an aircraft recce/anti-sub patrol. The aircraft took the maximum load of antisubmarine bombs and was to carry out a patrol along the Spanish coast just outside territorial waters. No signals were received from the aircraft which failed to return from the mission., Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
280651 Flt Lt Martin, E B Captain (Pilot) 405185 FO O’Dwyer, A F ((1st Pilot) 403653 PO Frith, E F H (2nd Pilot) 416275 FO Meaker, A R (Navigator) 401759 FO Bartram, C E T (Observer) 406430 Sgt D Bell, (Wireless Air Gunner) 4701 Sgt J R Mullins, (Wireless Mechanic) 14521 AC1 N T Cuddihy, (Fitter 11A) 4559 Sgt C T Bingham, (Aircraft Hand) 13891 AC1 G W White, (Armourer 11069 Sgt H H Fealy, (Fitter 11E) 34754 LAC C L K Johnson, (Fitter Mechanic/Air Gunner)
All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
3913 Flight Sergeant FERGUSON, Oswald Edward BEM MID Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/13/260 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
10 Sqn RAAF
Summary : On the 30th June 1944, Flt Sgt Ferguson, a Fitter 11A, was killed by a flying bomb which fell in Aldwych, London, at approx 1410 hours. He is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
15774 Aircraftsman Class 1 FRANCIS, John Charles Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/87/72 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland T9075 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 28th April 1941, Sunderland T9075 took off at 1330 hours, detailed to carry out a cross over patrol with Sunderland T9073. The aircraft had petrol left for quarter of an hour of flying, and the Pilot force landed on water, crashing in the Irish Sea Six of the crew were killed and five were injured. The injured crew members were rescued by RN Buziras at 1130 hours on the 29th April 1941. . Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
FO Hodgkinson, V A Captain (Pilot) 1941 Flt Sgt T A Egerton, (1st Pilot) 513 FO Joyce, T G (2nd Pilot) Sgt J Bradbury, (Observer) 3332 Cpl C O W Amos, (1st Wireless Operator)) 205727 Cpl F Hewitt, (2nd Wireless Operator) ) 207712 LAC R D Bell, (2nf Fitter) 3683 LAC N Raine, (Fitter 11A) 15774 AC1 J C Francis, (Armourer) 3953 Sgt C L Gehrig, (1st Fitter) 4503 Cpl L G Corcoran., (Air Gunner)
Injured Injured Killed Severely injured Killed Killed Killed Killed Killed Injured Injured
The remains of Cpl Amos and of AC1 Francis were recovered from the sea, and both are buried in the Whitrham Cemetery, Cumberland, UK. LAC Raine is buried in the Pwllheli Borough Cemetery, UK. The other three who lost their lives have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
403653 Pilot Officer FRITH, Ernest Francis Hamilton Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/33/144 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland W 3994 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 31st July 1942, Sunderland W3994 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 0215 hours, on an aircraft recce/anti-sub patrol. The aircraft took the maximum load of antisubmarine bombs and was to carry out a patrol along the Spanish coast just outside territorial waters. No signals were received from the aircraft which failed to return from the mission., Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
280651 Flt Lt Martin, E B Captain (Pilot) 405185 FO O’Dwyer, A F ((1st Pilot) 403653 PO Frith, E F H (2nd Pilot) 416275 FO Meaker, A R (Navigator) 401759 FO Bartram, C E T (Observer) 406430 Sgt D Bell, (Wireless Air Gunner) 4701 Sgt J R Mullins, (Wireless Mechanic) 14521 AC1 N T Cuddihy, (Fitter 11A) 4559 Sgt C T Bingham, (Aircraft Hand) 13891 AC1 G W White, (Armourer 11069 Sgt H H Fealy, (Fitter 11E) 34754 LAC C L K Johnson, (Fitter Mechanic/Air Gunner)
All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. 407057 Flight Lieutenant, FRY, Kenneth Gregson Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/6/223 Commonwealth War Graves Records Sunderland Aircraft Type: W 4020 Serial number: Radio call sign: 10 Sqn RAAF Unit: Summary: On the 1st August 1943, Sunderland W4020 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 1001 hours detailed to carry out an anti-submarine patrol Musketry 10-3. At 1440 hours, when in position 45.36N 10.23W and on course 045deg at 1,700 feet, the aircraft sighted five Sloops bearing 130deg T about six miles away, apparently engaged in a U boat hunt escorted by a Catalina aircraft. As W4020 altered course towards the Sloops, a U boat was sighted on course 310degT, bearing 060degT approx tw miles distant. W4020 passed over the U boat and made a tight turn to port and came in to attack from 060deg on the starboard quarter. Six DC’s were dropped from 50 feet which straddled the conning tower three on either side, while the conning tower was still visible. The tail gunner saw the U boat enclosed in a DC explosion and then saw it sink by the nose. During the approach the nose gunner opened fire with machine gun fire, and return fire was experienced from the U boats 20mm conning tower gun. W4020 was hit on the starboard inner engine and the starboard main petrol tank. Petrol from the damaged tank over flooded the bridge when the aircraft was a quarter of a mile distant. The aircraft continued on the same course for six miles, made a 180 deg turn to port, and then ditched in 15/20 foot swell cross wind. The aircraft bounced twice, then settled very quickly apparently badly Damaged in the hull. None of the six survivors can tell of further events until free of the wreckage and swimming in water. The starboard main plane was used as a raft until rescued by HMS Wren 30 minutes later. . Crew: RAAF 407057 Flt Lt Fry, K G Captain (Pilot) Killed RAAF 410218 FO Curtis, J M (1st Pilot) Killed RAAF 416307 FO Budd, H R D (2nd Pilot) Killed RAAF 29746 Flt Sgt L G Fryer, (Fitter 11A) Killed RAAF 27964 Sgt H B Lydeamore, (Air Gunner) Killed RAAF 418026 PO Welch, A M (2nd Navigator) Killed RAAF 407932 FO Portus, J H (Navigator) RAAF 405965 Flt Sgt P E Cook, (Wireless air Gunner) RAAF 416911 Flt Sgt R G Welfare, (Wireless Air Gunner) RAAF 420734 Flt Sgt D I Conacher, (Air Gunner) RAAF 41635 LAC J Haslem,(Armourer/Air Gunner) RAAF 17142 Sgt F O Pettersson, (Ftter11E/Air Gunner) The six crew who lost their lives have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. 29746 Flight Sergeant FRYER. John Edmund Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/6/223 Commonwealth War Graves Records Sunderland Aircraft Type: W 4020 Serial number: Radio call sign: 10 Sqn RAAF Unit: Summary: On the 1st August 1943, Sunderland W4020 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 1001 hours detailed to carry out an anti-submarine patrol Musketry 10-3. At 1440 hours, when in position 45.36N 10.23W and on course 045deg at 1,700 feet, the aircraft sighted five Sloops bearing 130deg T about six miles away, apparently engaged in a U boat hunt escorted by a Catalina aircraft. As W4020 altered course towards the Sloops, a U boat was sighted on course 310degT, bearing 060degT approx tw miles distant. W4020 passed over the U boat and made a tight turn to port and came in to attack from 060deg on the starboard quarter. Six DC’s were dropped from 50 feet which straddled the conning tower three on either side, while the conning tower was still visible. The tail gunner saw the U boat enclosed in a DC explosion and then saw it sink by the nose. During the approach the nose gunner opened fire with machine gun fire, and return fire was experienced from the U boats 20mm conning tower gun. W4020 was hit on the starboard inner engine and the starboard main petrol tank. Petrol from the damaged tank over flooded the bridge when the aircraft was a quarter of a mile distant. The aircraft continued on the same course for six miles, made a 180 deg turn to port, and then ditched in 15/20 foot swell cross wind. The aircraft bounced twice, then settled very quickly apparently badly Damaged in the hull. None of the six survivors can tell of further events until free of the wreckage and swimming in water. The starboard main plane was used as a raft until rescued by HMS Wren 30 minutes later. . Crew: RAAF 407057 Flt Lt Fry, K G Captain (Pilot) Killed RAAF 410218 FO Curtis, J M (1st Pilot) Killed RAAF 416307 FO Budd, H R D (2nd Pilot) Killed RAAF 29746 Flt Sgt L G Fryer, (Fitter 11A) Killed RAAF 27964 Sgt H B Lydeamore, (Air Gunner) Killed RAAF 418026 PO Welch, A M (2nd Navigator) Killed RAAF 407932 FO Portus, J H (Navigator) RAAF 405965 Flt Sgt P E Cook, (Wireless air Gunner) RAAF 416911 Flt Sgt R G Welfare, (Wireless Air Gunner) RAAF 420734 Flt Sgt D I Conacher, (Air Gunner) RAAF 41635 LAC J Haslem,(Armourer/Air Gunner) RAAF 17142 Sgt F O Pettersson, (Ftter11E/Air Gunner) The six crew who lost their lives have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
424000 Pilot Officer FURZER, Clarence Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/5/342 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland DV 993 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 17th November 1943, Sunderland DV993 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 1101 hours, on patrol Percussion A-2, but failed to return from its mission. The aircraft’s last W/T signal at 1430 hours indicated that the aircraft had sighted some aircraft which was assumed to be enemy, and the patrol was over the sea. German radio News Service claimed that” its long range fighters on 17/11 had shot down a British flying boat over the Bat of Biscay. The aircraft caught fire and the tail unit was shot away. The aircraft crashed in flames and there were no survivors.”. As there were no other flying boats missing on 17/11, it was assumed that the radio report referred to Furzer’s aircraft. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
416406 Flt Lt Behrndt, R C Captain (Pilot) 424000 PO Furzer, C (Pilot) 421015 FO Hartwig, A G (Pilot) 418356 FO Davis, A F (Observer) 23756 Sgt K Coghill, (Fitter 11E/Air Gunner) 11379 Flt Sgt H E Knights, (Fitter 11A/Air Gunner) 403667 WO H J Hicks, (Wireless Air Gunner) 424318 Flt Sgt J T R Jones, (Wireless Air Gunner) 419082 Sgt A T Brooking, (Air Gunner) 418134 Flt Sgt C H S Leggo,(Air Gunner) 21903 Sgt P Stanton, (Armourer/Air Gunner)
All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
401502 Flight Lieutenant GERRARD, Norman Clive Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705,166/3/91 Commonwealth War Graves Records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Sunderland DP 177 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 11th August 1943, Sunderland DP177, took off at 0856 hours on F/10, a Musketry 10.3 anti-submarine patrol. At 1410 hours approx, a Sunderland aircraft believed to be DP177, was sighted by W/10, which was on the neighbouring patrol. Since then nothing was heard from DP177, which failed to return to base. All the crew were lost at sea and have no known grave. Their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede UK. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
401502 Flt Lt Gerrard, N C Captain (Pilot) 412372 FO Bowen, I W (Pilot) 405664 PO Smith, K D (Pilot) 421631 PO Rowland, J J (Navigator) 205795 PO Adams, R J (Air Gunner) Squadron Gunnery Officer 403746 Sgt F H Jones, (Wireless Air Gunner) 405658 Flt Sgt J H G Webster, (Wireless Air Gunner) 32957 Sgt J E Challinor, (Air Gunner) 61002 Sgt J R Dallas, (Armourer/Air Gunner) 16949 Sgt E G Matthews, (Fitter 11A) 422461 Sgt J G Dwyer, (Air Gunner) 33244 Sgt D E Bennington, (
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
402704 Flight Sergeant GIBBS, Ronald Arthur Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/3/96 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland W 3985 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 18th August 1943, Sunderland W3985 took off at 1026 hours authorised to carry out an anti submarine patrol. A 1850 hours an enemy aircraft attacking signal was immediately followed by an SOS were received by RAF Station St Eval. An approx bearing of 222 degrees was taken. Nothing further was heard from the aircraft which failed to return to base. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
407977 Flt Lt Skinner, H W Captain (Pilot) 409027 FO Collins, V D W (Pilot) 414966 FO Swinson, R R (Pilot) 401820 PO Hill, W N (Navigator) 402704 Flt Sgt Gibbs, R A (Wireless Air Gunner) 404754 Flt Sgt K M Meldrum, (Wireless Air Gunner) 19194 Sgt W Slater ((Flight Engineer) 414990 Flt Sgt H E Burbidge, (Air Gunner) 5226 Sgt A R Aldridge, (Fitter 11A) 19707 Sgt W Greatz, (Fitter 2B) 51797 Sgt N H Orford, (Armourer)
The above Archive file also lists a Flt Sgt Cosford (a Pilot) as being a PAX on the above mission. He is not on the RAAF Roll of Honour, and it is possible that he was a member of the RAF. All the crew have no known grave and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
400041 flying Officer GIBSON, Thomas Michael Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/125/64 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland W 4019 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On thew 8th August 1942, Sunderland W4019 of No 10 Sqn RAAF, crashed in the bay of Biscay off the coast of Spain, and all the crew were killed. They have no known grave and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing Runnymede, UK. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
473 Flt Lt Yeoman, E StC Captain (Pilot) 400041 FO Gibson, T M (Pilot) 406469 FO Carson, R (Pilot) 403483 FO McEnnally, A R (Observer) 408831 PO Biggin, G M (Observer) 405222 Flt Sgt W H Isle, (EMA/G) 34656 AC1 C A Rheuben, (Fitter 11E) 21152 AC1 W E Menzies, (Fitter 11A) 27883 LAC K T Edwards, (Air Gunner) 401841 Sgt D D Trood, (Air Gunner) 25061 AC1 W O Chelman, (Fitter Arm) 20033 AC1 L T Ogg, (Fitter 11A)
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
401596 Flying Officer GILBERT, Bruce Napoleon Source: AWM 237 (65) AWM 64 1/47 NAA : A705, 163/91/232 Commonwealth War Graves Records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Sunderland W 3999 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 21st June 1942 Sunderland W3999 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 1110 hours, detailed to carry out an air sea rescue search to locate a dinghy containing four members of a Wellington. On reaching the area of the search in company with a Whitley, both aircraft were attacked by an Arado 196. W3999 was shot at and immediately lost height and made a good landing with the starboard inner engine smoking. On completion of its landing run the aircraft blew up and disappeared. The Whitley was forced to take violent evasive action and set course for base.. The crew of W3999 have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK. Crew: RAAF 466 Flt Lt Judell, M L Captain (Pilot) RAAF 405394 FO Chataway, C C (Pilot) RAAF 401596 FO Gilbert, B N (Pilot) Free French 30251 PO Hazard (Pilot) RAAF 11065 Sgt P M Benison, (Fitter 11E) RAAF 19034 AC1 T Dorney, (Fitter Mechanic) RAAF 3846 Sgt E J Taylor, (Wireless Air Gunner) RAAF 405419 Sgt J V McLean, (Wireless Air Gunner) RAAF 11931 LAC R G Willis,(Fitter 11A) RAAF 405093 Sgt W L Winterflood, (Air Gunner) RAAF 4089 AC1 F W Tipping, (Armourer)
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
410482 Flying Officer GLEESON, John Bryant Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/3/125 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland DP 179 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the night of 2/3rd October 1943, Sunderland DP179 took off at 2315 hours, detailed to carry out a Percussion L-2 anti-submarine patrol. At 0747 hours on the 3rd October, a message was received at base from M10, “returning to base engine trouble. My position is 48.05N 09.40W.” At 0755 hours M10 acknowledged a signal from base instructing them to change to 333kcs. Nothing further was heard, and the aircraft failed to return to base. Searches were conducted with nil result. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
407901 Flt Lees, F J Captain (Pilot) 408946 FO Anderson D (Pilot) 410303 FO Bunning, B A (Pilot0 410482 FO Gleeson, J B (Observer) 422010 Flt Sgt J F Spiers, (Wireless Air Gunner) 8710 Sgt H Coldham-Russell, (Fitter 11E) 15805 Sgt B E Stehr, (Fitter 11E) 27191 Sgt P L Johnson, (Wireless Maintenance Mechanic) 423203 Flt Sgt J G Lockrey, (Air Gunner) 426651 Sgt B D M McDonell, (Air Gunner) 419671 Sgt W H Powis, (Air Gunner)
All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK. (
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
6674 Leading Aircraftsman GOLDING, John James Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/118/133 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 16th April 1941, LAC Golding, an Air Gunner, was killed as a result of enemy action when on leave in London. He is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
1785 Sergeant GOULD, Gordon James Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/118/165 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 11th August 1941, Sgt Gould, an W/T and Electrical Mechanic, was killed during an enemy air raid on Pembroke Dock, UK. He is buried in the Pembroke Dock (Llanion) Cemetery, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
19707 Sergeant GREATZ, Walter Paul Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/3/96 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland W 3985 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 18th August 1943, Sunderland W3985 took off at 1026 hours authorised to carry out an anti submarine patrol. A 1850 hours an enemy aircraft attacking signal was immediately followed by an SOS were received by RAF Station St Eval. An approx bearing of 222 degrees was taken. Nothing further was heard from the aircraft which failed to return to base. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
407977 Flt Lt Skinner, H W Captain (Pilot) 409027 FO Collins, V D W (Pilot) 414966 FO Swinson, R R (Pilot) 401820 PO Hill, W N (Navigator) 402704 Flt Sgt Gibbs, R A (Wireless Air Gunner) 404754 Flt Sgt K M Meldrum, (Wireless Air Gunner) 19194 Sgt W Slater ((Flight Engineer) 414990 Flt Sgt H E Burbidge, (Air Gunner) 5226 Sgt A R Aldridge, (Fitter 11A) 19707 Sgt W Greatz, (Fitter 2B) 51797 Sgt N H Orford, (Armourer)
The above Archive file also lists a Flt Sgt Cosford (a Pilot) as being a PAX on the above mission. He is not on the RAAF Roll of Honour, and it is possible that he was a member of the RAF. All the crew have no known grave and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
15979 Flight Sergant GROENNOU, Harry Thomas Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/18/620 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland ML 829 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 9th February 1945, Sunderland ML829 took off from Plymouth Sound, at 0711 hours on an operational sortie. It failed to become airborne after passing the end of the flare path, struck the boom defence, broke up and sank almost immediately. Flt Sgt Hore drowned and his body was recovered later, and Flt Sgt Groennou died at 0845 hours in SSQ from injuries received. Four of the crew were seriously injured, two slightly injured and three not injured but shocked. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
429485 Flt Lt Reeve, S R Captain (Pilot) 409455 Flt Lt Stockdale, W H (Pilot) 422798 FO Fielder, I W (Pilot 15979 Flt Sgt H T Groennou (Flight Engineer) 265147 Fl Lt Gross, R W S DFC, (Stn Nav Officer) 422888 Flt Sgt W N Watts, (Wireless Air Gunner) 435004 Flt Sgt M M Summers, (Wireless Air Gunner) 8998 Flt Sgt C A Allison, (Flight Engineer) 411642 WO H D Randell, (Wireless Air Gunner) 434172 PO Hore, P M (Air Gunner) 429628 Flt Sgt A R Emerton, (Air Gunner)
Seriously injured Slightly injured Slightly injured Killed Seriously Injured Seriously Injured Not inj/shocked Not inj/shocked Not inj/shocked Killed Seriously Injured
Both PO Hore and Flt Sgt Groennou are buried in the Bath (Haycombe0 Cemetery, Somerset, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
417178 Flying Officer GUNSON, Alan William Morphett Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/7/205 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland DV969 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 21st September 1943, Sunderland DV969 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 1169 hours, detailed to carry out an anti-submarine patrol Percussion A-C in the Atlantic Ocean. At 1611 hours an incomplete message reading O-A-487-628 was received at base but nothing further was heard, and the aircraft failed to return. Indications ‘E’, were picked up on the radar equipment of aircraft P/10. All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
409000 FO Jennison, A G Captain (Pilot) 420612 FO Buckland, A N (Pilot) 417178 FO Gunson, A W M (Pilot) 401768 FO Coomes, A L (Navigator) 17383 Sgt J T Law, (Flight Engineer) 19458 Sgt S C E Leech, (Fitter 11E) 408319 Flt Sgt N D K Swinton, (Wireless Air Gunner) 408410 Flt Sgt L E Waddington, (Wireless Air Gunner) 419929 Sgt J D T Daley, (Air Gunner) 415529 Flt Sgt D Harris, (Air Gunner) 422410 Flt Sgt C S Cameron, (Air Gunner)
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
415529 Flight Sergeant HARRIS, Donald Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/7/205 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland DV969 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 21st September 1943, Sunderland DV969 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 1169 hours, detailed to carry out an anti-submarine patrol Percussion A-C in the Atlantic Ocean. At 1611 hours an incomplete message reading O-A-487-628 was received at base but nothing further was heard, and the aircraft failed to return. Indications ‘E’, were picked up on the radar equipment of aircraft P/10. All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
409000 FO Jennison, A G Captain (Pilot) 420612 FO Buckland, A N (Pilot) 417178 FO Gunson, A W M (Pilot) 401768 FO Coomes, A L (Navigator) 17383 Sgt J T Law, (Flight Engineer) 19458 Sgt S C E Leech, (Fitter 11E) 408319 Flt Sgt N D K Swinton, (Wireless Air Gunner) 408410 Flt Sgt L E Waddington, (Wireless Air Gunner) 419929 Sgt J D T Daley, (Air Gunner) 415529 Flt Sgt D Harris, (Air Gunner) 422410 Flt Sgt C S Cameron, (Air Gunner)
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. 1730 Sergeant HARRIS, Charles William Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/23/53 Commonwealth War Graves records Walrus Aircraft Type: L 2312 Serial number: Radio call sign: 10 Sqn RAAF Unit: Summary: On the 18th June 1940, Walrus L2312 , engaged in a special ,mission, crashed in fog at Ploudaniel, France, about18 miles from Brest, and all on board were killed. They are buried in the Ploudaniel Churchyard, France. Crew : RAAF 162 Flt Lt Bell, J N (Pilot) RAAF 1730 Sgt C W Harris, (Observer) RAF Cpl B F Nowell, (W E Mechanic) UK Army Capt Hope, (PAX) Flt Lt Bell and Sgt Harris who were members of 10 Sqn RAAF, volunteered for the special mission. The Admiralty suggested that an arrangement be made for an aircraft to take an Admiralty passenger on a secret mission to the north coast of Brittany. The passenger himself would indicate where he wished to be landed and on instructions from the PM of Great Britain would endeavour to collect certain individuals and bring them back to the aircraft for passage to England. Walrus L2312 was detailed for the task. The time of return depended on whether the people concerned could be found, and also on events on the Brittany coast. The Germans were expected to approach the vicinity about 3pm on the 18th, but the Walrus would quite likely not take off until dark on the 18th.. The aircraft was to be fully armed ready to keep a defensive watch at all times, especially when seaborne. to and from Mount Batten. Nothing further was heard from the aircraft after take off, and it failed to return to base. On the 19th June Motor Transport Boat No 29 after embarking an interpreter and a skiff, was despatched from England to the same locality, to arrive off the main channel to Morlaix at 12.1am on the 20/6. The skiff was to be used to land the interpreter, who was to endeavour to find the individuals previously mentioned and to convey them to the motor boat. The interpreter was also ordered to make enquiries re the crew of the Walrus. The Motor Transport boat returned to say the interpreter had landed but found the area already occupied by the Germans. Although the above arrangements did not succeed, the “party in question” did arrive in England, although by what means is not recorded on the above Archive file. It can only be surmised that the party in question was probably the Duke and Duchess of Windsor who were living in France after the Duke, (formerly Prince Edward, Prince of Wales) had abdicated, and that the Admiralty suggestion (under instructions from the UK PM),was intended to prevent the Duke and Duchess being captured by the Germans...
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
421015 Flying Officer HARTWIG, Allen George Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/5/342 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland DV 993 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 17th November 1943, Sunderland DV993 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 1101 hours, on patrol Percussion A-2, but failed to return from its mission. The aircraft’s last W/T signal at 1430 hours indicated that the aircraft had sighted some aircraft which was assumed to be enemy, and the patrol was over the sea. German radio News Service claimed that” its long range fighters on 17/11 had shot down a British flying boat over the Bat of Biscay. The aircraft caught fire and the tail unit was shot away. The aircraft crashed in flames and there were no survivors.”. As there were no other flying boats missing on 17/11, it was assumed that the radio report referred to Furzer’s aircraft. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
416406 Flt Lt Behrndt, R C Captain (Pilot) 424000 PO Furzer, C (Pilot) 421015 FO Hartwig, A G (Pilot) 418356 FO Davis, A F (Observer) 23756 Sgt K Coghill, (Fitter 11E/Air Gunner) 11379 Flt Sgt H E Knights, (Fitter 11A/Air Gunner) 403667 WO H J Hicks, (Wireless Air Gunner) 424318 Flt Sgt J T R Jones, (Wireless Air Gunner) 419082 Sgt A T Brooking, (Air Gunner) 418134 Flt Sgt C H S Leggo,(Air Gunner) 21903 Sgt P Stanton, (Armourer/Air Gunner)
All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
205727 Corporal HEWITT, Francis Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/87/72 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland T9075 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 28th April 1941, Sunderland T9075 took off at 1330 hours, detailed to carry out a cross over patrol with Sunderland T9073. The aircraft had petrol left for quarter of an hour of flying, and the Pilot force landed on water, crashing in the Irish Sea Six of the crew were killed and five were injured. The injured crew members were rescued by RN Buziras at 1130 hours on the 29th April 1941. . Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
FO Hodgkinson, V A Captain (Pilot) 1941 Flt Sgt T A Egerton, (1st Pilot) 513 FO Joyce, T G (2nd Pilot) Sgt J Bradbury, (Observer) 3332 Cpl C O W Amos, (1st Wireless Operator)) 205727 Cpl F Hewitt, (2nd Wireless Operator) ) 207712 LAC R D Bell, (2nf Fitter) 3683 LAC N Raine, (Fitter 11A) 15774 AC1 J C Francis, (Armourer) 3953 Sgt C L Gehrig, (1st Fitter) 4503 Cpl L G Corcoran., (Air Gunner)
Injured Injured Killed Severely injured Killed Killed Killed Killed Killed Injured Injured
The remains of Cpl Amos and of AC1 Francis were recovered from the sea, and both are buried in the Whitrham Cemetery, Cumberland, UK. LAC Raine is buried in the Pwllheli Borough Cemetery, UK. The other three who lost their lives have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
127 Squadron Leader HICK, Albert Norman Source: AWM 237 (65) AWM 64 1/46 Part 1 Commonwealth War Graves Records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Sunderland P 9603 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 24th June 1941, Sunderland P9603 was airborne at RAF Mount Batten, at 2100 hours detailed to carry out a recce patrol. While attempting to alight after the completion of the patrol , the aircraft overshot the flare path and crashed on rocks off Popton Point, Milford haven. The three Pilots of the aircraft were seriously injured, but the airmen members of the crew escaped with minor injuries and shock. Sqn Ldr Hick and FO Scutts died later of their injuries. There was an air raid “Alert” in progress at the time the aircraft crashed, and mines were dropped about five minutes after the crash. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAF
Flt Lt Stokes, T V Captain (Pilot) 127 Sqn Ldr Hick, A M (1st Pilot) 836 FO Scutts, R B (2nd Pilot) 1274 Sgt S J Nicol, (Observer) 4358 Cpl J Hevans, (1t Fitter) 24175 AC1 R M Draper, (2nd Fitter) 2903 Cpl L S Y Beeham. (1st W/T Operator) 4571 Cpl J M Lawrie, (2nd W/T Opereator) 4632 LAC B F Minton, (Rigger) 2154 Cpl E S ingram, (ACM/Air Gunner) 22387 AC1 T J Sheridan (Armourer) Flt Lt Domville, PAX Seriously injured.
Sqn Ldr Hick and FO Scutts are buried in the Pembroke Dock (Llanion)) Cemetery, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
403667 Warrant Officer HICKS, Herbert John Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/5/342 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland DV 993 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 17th November 1943, Sunderland DV993 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 1101 hours, on patrol Percussion A-2, but failed to return from its mission. The aircraft’s last W/T signal at 1430 hours indicated that the aircraft had sighted some aircraft which was assumed to be enemy, and the patrol was over the sea. German radio News Service claimed that” its long range fighters on 17/11 had shot down a British flying boat over the Bat of Biscay. The aircraft caught fire and the tail unit was shot away. The aircraft crashed in flames and there were no survivors.”. As there were no other flying boats missing on 17/11, it was assumed that the radio report referred to Furzer’s aircraft. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
416406 Flt Lt Behrndt, R C Captain (Pilot) 424000 PO Furzer, C (Pilot) 421015 FO Hartwig, A G (Pilot) 418356 FO Davis, A F (Observer) 23756 Sgt K Coghill, (Fitter 11E/Air Gunner) 11379 Flt Sgt H E Knights, (Fitter 11A/Air Gunner) 403667 WO H J Hicks, (Wireless Air Gunner) 424318 Flt Sgt J T R Jones, (Wireless Air Gunner) 419082 Sgt A T Brooking, (Air Gunner) 418134 Flt Sgt C H S Leggo,(Air Gunner) 21903 Sgt P Stanton, (Armourer/Air Gunner)
All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
404820 Flying Officer HILL, William Noel Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/3/96 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland W 3985 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 18th August 1943, Sunderland W3985 took off at 1026 hours authorised to carry out an anti submarine patrol. A 1850 hours an enemy aircraft attacking signal was immediately followed by an SOS were received by RAF Station St Eval. An approx bearing of 222 degrees was taken. Nothing further was heard from the aircraft which failed to return to base. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
407977 Flt Lt Skinner, H W Captain (Pilot) 409027 FO Collins, V D W (Pilot) 414966 FO Swinson, R R (Pilot) 401820 PO Hill, W N (Navigator) 402704 Flt Sgt Gibbs, R A (Wireless Air Gunner) 404754 Flt Sgt K M Meldrum, (Wireless Air Gunner) 19194 Sgt W Slater ((Flight Engineer) 414990 Flt Sgt H E Burbidge, (Air Gunner) 5226 Sgt A R Aldridge, (Fitter 11A) 19707 Sgt W Greatz, (Fitter 2B) 51797 Sgt N H Orford, (Armourer)
The above Archive file also lists a Flt Sgt Cosford (a Pilot) as being a PAX on the above mission. He is not on the RAAF Roll of Honour, and it is possible that he was a member of the RAF. All the crew have no known grave and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
32834 Sergeant HOGG, Jack Hamilton Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/6/149 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland DW 4004 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 17th May 1943, Sunderland DW4004 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 0517 hours detailed to carry out an anti-submarine patrol in an area bounded by positions 48N 40W, 47.20N, 11.40W and 45.30N 0910W and 47.50N 08.50W.Nothing was heard from the aircraft which failed to return to base. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
408662 Flt Lt McKenzie, M K Captain (Pilot) 416613 FO Ridings, K L (1st Pilot) 207727 PO McLeod, N J (2nd Pilot) 416015 FO Bowley, R G DFC (Navigator) 401913 FO Corless, V J (U/T Navigator) 32834 Sgt J H Hogg, (Flight Engineer) 405269 WO J E Jackson, (Wireless Air Gunner) 407986 WO J C Kelly, (Air Gunner) 1761 Sqn Ldr Patrick, T W (Armourer) 20388 Sgt Doran, T H (Fitter 11E) 27195 Sgt J A Pearce, (Wireless Maintenance Mechanic) 21704 LAC J Murdoch, (Fitter 11A)
All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
434172 Pilot Officer HORE, Peter Malcolm Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/18/620 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland ML 829 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 9th February 1945, Sunderland ML829 took off from Plymouth Sound, at 0711 hours on an operational sortie. It failed to become airborne after passing the end of the flare path, struck the boom defence, broke up and sank almost immediately. Flt Sgt Hore drowned and his body was recovered later, and Flt Sgt Groennou died at 0845 hours in SSQ from injuries received. Four of the crew were seriously injured, two slightly injured and three not injured but shocked. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
429485 Flt Lt Reeve, S R Captain (Pilot) 409455 Flt Lt Stockdale, W H (Pilot) 422798 FO Fielder, I W (Pilot 15979 Flt Sgt H T Groennou (Flight Engineer) 265147 Fl Lt Gross, R W S DFC, (Stn Nav Officer) 422888 Flt Sgt W N Watts, (Wireless Air Gunner) 435004 Flt Sgt M M Summers, (Wireless Air Gunner) 8998 Flt Sgt C A Allison, (Flight Engineer) 411642 WO H D Randell, (Wireless Air Gunner) 434172 PO Hore, P M (Air Gunner) 429628 Flt Sgt A R Emerton, (Air Gunner)
Seriously injured Slightly injured Slightly injured Killed Seriously Injured Seriously Injured Not inj/shocked Not inj/shocked Not inj/shocked Killed Seriously Injured
Both PO Hore and Flt Sgt Groennou are buried in the Bath (Haycombe0 Cemetery, Somerset, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
3682 Sergeant HUGGINS, Eric Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/124/98 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 12th June 1942, Sgt Huggins, a Store Keeper, died from active Pulmonary Tuberculosis at Denver, Colorado, USA. Sgt Huggins was being repatriated back to Australia from the UK. He is buried in the Sydney War Cemetery, Australia,
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
19070 Sergeant HUNTER, Irwin Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/7/108 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland W 3986 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 20th May 1943, Sunderland W3986 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 0520 hours detailed to carry out and anti-submarine patrol “Derange”. Coast Guards from Eddystone and Looe reported seeing a flash followed by an explosion, four miles north west of Eddystone. Destroyers searching the area found wreckage including floats thought to be of Sunderland pattern. Later at 1330 hours, two bodies were picked up by a pinnace from Mount Batten They were Sgt Dewhurst and Sgt Owen, from W3986. Nothing further of the missing crew was found. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
401836 Flt Lt Saunders, D Captain (Pilot) 412831 FO Patston, V J (1st Pilot) 405524 FO Smith, G L T (2nd Pilot) 415006 FO Cleland, W R (Navigator) 32523 Sgt P McCombie, (Flight Engineer) 409741 Flt Sgt N D Pollock, (Wireless Air Gunner) 32960 Sgt E Dewhurst, (Air Gunner) 32847 Sgt N J Owen, (WWM/Air Gunner) 5933 Sgt R W B Dowell, (Fitter 11E) 17645 Sgt G M Walker, (WMM) 20127 Sgt R S Moore, (Fitter 11A) 19070 Sgt I Hunter, (Air Gunner)
Sgt Dewhurst and Sgt Owen are buried in the Plymouth (Efford) Cemetery, UK. All the other crew members have no known grave and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
405222 Flight Sergeant ISLE, William Henry Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/125/64 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland W 4019 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On thew 8th August 1942, Sunderland W4019 of No 10 Sqn RAAF, crashed in the bay of Biscay off the coast of Spain, and all the crew were killed. They have no known grave and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing Runnymede, UK. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
473 Flt Lt Yeoman, E StC Captain (Pilot) 400041 FO Gibson, T M (Pilot) 406469 FO Carson, R (Pilot) 403483 FO McEnnally, A R (Observer) 408831 PO Biggin, G M (Observer) 405222 Flt Sgt W H Isle, (EMA/G) 34656 AC1 C A Rheuben, (Fitter 11E) 21152 AC1 W E Menzies, (Fitter 11A) 27883 LAC K T Edwards, (Air Gunner) 401841 Sgt D D Trood, (Air Gunner) 25061 AC1 W O Chelman, (Fitter Arm) 20033 AC1 L T Ogg, (Fitter 11A)
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
405209 Warrant Officer JACKSON, John Edward Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/6/149 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland DW 4004 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 17th May 1943, Sunderland DW4004 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 0517 hours detailed to carry out an anti-submarine patrol in an area bounded by positions 48N 40W, 47.20N, 11.40W and 45.30N 0910W and 47.50N 08.50W.Nothing was heard from the aircraft which failed to return to base. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
408662 Flt Lt McKenzie, M K Captain (Pilot) 416613 FO Ridings, K L (1st Pilot) 207727 PO McLeod, N J (2nd Pilot) 416015 FO Bowley, R G DFC (Navigator) 401913 FO Corless, V J (U/T Navigator) 32834 Sgt J H Hogg, (Flight Engineer) 405269 WO J E Jackson, (Wireless Air Gunner) 407986 WO J C Kelly, (Air Gunner) 1761 Sqn Ldr Patrick, T W (Armourer) 20388 Sgt Doran, T H (Fitter 11E) 27195 Sgt J A Pearce, (Wireless Maintenance Mechanic) 21704 LAC J Murdoch, (Fitter 11A)
All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
409000 Flying Officer JENNISON, Alexander Glen Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/7/205 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland DV969 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 21st September 1943, Sunderland DV969 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 1169 hours, detailed to carry out an anti-submarine patrol Percussion A-C in the Atlantic Ocean. At 1611 hours an incomplete message reading O-A-487-628 was received at base but nothing further was heard, and the aircraft failed to return. Indications ‘E’, were picked up on the radar equipment of aircraft P/10. All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
409000 FO Jennison, A G Captain (Pilot) 420612 FO Buckland, A N (Pilot) 417178 FO Gunson, A W M (Pilot) 401768 FO Coomes, A L (Navigator) 17383 Sgt J T Law, (Flight Engineer) 19458 Sgt S C E Leech, (Fitter 11E) 408319 Flt Sgt N D K Swinton, (Wireless Air Gunner) 408410 Flt Sgt L E Waddington, (Wireless Air Gunner) 419929 Sgt J D T Daley, (Air Gunner) 415529 Flt Sgt D Harris, (Air Gunner) 422410 Flt Sgt C S Cameron, (Air Gunner)
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
27191 Sergeant JOHNSON, Philip Leslie Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/3/125 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland DP 179 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the night of 2/3rd October 1943, Sunderland DP179 took off at 2315 hours, detailed to carry out a Percussion L-2 anti-submarine patrol. At 0747 hours on the 3rd October, a message was received at base from M10, “returning to base engine trouble. My position is 48.05N 09.40W.” At 0755 hours M10 acknowledged a signal from base instructing them to change to 333kcs. Nothing further was heard, and the aircraft failed to return to base. Searches were conducted with nil result. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
407901 Flt Lees, F J Captain (Pilot) 408946 FO Anderson D (Pilot) 410303 FO Bunning, B A (Pilot0 410482 FO Gleeson, J B (Observer) 422010 Flt Sgt J F Spiers, (Wireless Air Gunner) 8710 Sgt H Coldham-Russell, (Fitter 11E) 15805 Sgt B E Stehr, (Fitter 11E) 27191 Sgt P L Johnson, (Wireless Maintenance Mechanic) 423203 Flt Sgt J G Lockrey, (Air Gunner) 426651 Sgt B D M McDonell, (Air Gunner) 419671 Sgt W H Powis, (Air Gunner)
All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK. (
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
34754 Leading Aircraftsman JOHNSON, Charles Leslie Kenneth Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/33/144 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland W 3994 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 31st July 1942, Sunderland W3994 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 0215 hours, on an aircraft recce/anti-sub patrol. The aircraft took the maximum load of antisubmarine bombs and was to carry out a patrol along the Spanish coast just outside territorial waters. No signals were received from the aircraft which failed to return from the mission., Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
280651 Flt Lt Martin, E B Captain (Pilot) 405185 FO O’Dwyer, A F ((1st Pilot) 403653 PO Frith, E F H (2nd Pilot) 416275 FO Meaker, A R (Navigator) 401759 FO Bartram, C E T (Observer) 406430 Sgt D Bell, (Wireless Air Gunner) 4701 Sgt J R Mullins, (Wireless Mechanic) 14521 AC1 N T Cuddihy, (Fitter 11A) 4559 Sgt C T Bingham, (Aircraft Hand) 13891 AC1 G W White, (Armourer 11069 Sgt H H Fealy, (Fitter 11E) 34754 LAC C L K Johnson, (Fitter Mechanic/Air Gunner)
All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
403746 Warrant Officer JONES, Frank Howard Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705,166/3/91 Commonwealth War Graves Records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Sunderland DP 177 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 11th August 1943, Sunderland DP177, took off at 0856 hours on F/10, a Musketry 10.3 anti-submarine patrol. At 1410 hours approx, a Sunderland aircraft believed to be DP177, was sighted by W/10, which was on the neighbouring patrol. Since then nothing was heard from DP177, which failed to return to base. All the crew were lost at sea and have no known grave. Their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede UK. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
401502 Flt Lt Gerrard, N C Captain (Pilot) 412372 FO Bowen, I W (Pilot) 405664 PO Smith, K D (Pilot) 421631 PO Rowland, J J (Navigator) 205795 PO Adams, R J (Air Gunner) Squadron Gunnery Officer 403746 Sgt F H Jones, (Wireless Air Gunner) 405658 Flt Sgt J H G Webster, (Wireless Air Gunner) 32957 Sgt J E Challinor, (Air Gunner) 61002 Sgt J R Dallas, (Armourer/Air Gunner) 16949 Sgt E G Matthews, (Fitter 11A) 422461 Sgt J G Dwyer, (Air Gunner) 33244 Sgt D E Bennington, (
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
424318 Flight Sergeant JONES, John Trevor Reid Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/5/342 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland DV 993 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 17th November 1943, Sunderland DV993 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 1101 hours, on patrol Percussion A-2, but failed to return from its mission. The aircraft’s last W/T signal at 1430 hours indicated that the aircraft had sighted some aircraft which was assumed to be enemy, and the patrol was over the sea. German radio News Service claimed that” its long range fighters on 17/11 had shot down a British flying boat over the Bat of Biscay. The aircraft caught fire and the tail unit was shot away. The aircraft crashed in flames and there were no survivors.”. As there were no other flying boats missing on 17/11, it was assumed that the radio report referred to Furzer’s aircraft. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
416406 Flt Lt Behrndt, R C Captain (Pilot) 424000 PO Furzer, C (Pilot) 421015 FO Hartwig, A G (Pilot) 418356 FO Davis, A F (Observer) 23756 Sgt K Coghill, (Fitter 11E/Air Gunner) 11379 Flt Sgt H E Knights, (Fitter 11A/Air Gunner) 403667 WO H J Hicks, (Wireless Air Gunner) 424318 Flt Sgt J T R Jones, (Wireless Air Gunner) 419082 Sgt A T Brooking, (Air Gunner) 418134 Flt Sgt C H S Leggo,(Air Gunner) 21903 Sgt P Stanton, (Armourer/Air Gunner)
All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
1965 Leading Aircraftsman JONES, John Herbert Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 53/1/909 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 1st January 1941, LAC Jones , an Air Gunner, died through drowning., when on leave. He is buried in the Hooe (St John) Churchyard Extension, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
513 Flying Officer JOYCE, Thomas Gracie Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/87/72 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland T9075 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 28th April 1941, Sunderland T9075 took off at 1330 hours, detailed to carry out a cross over patrol with Sunderland T9073. The aircraft had petrol left for quarter of an hour of flying, and the Pilot force landed on water, crashing in the Irish Sea Six of the crew were killed and five were injured. The injured crew members were rescued by RN Buziras at 1130 hours on the 29th April 1941. . Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
FO Hodgkinson, V A Captain (Pilot) 1941 Flt Sgt T A Egerton, (1st Pilot) 513 FO Joyce, T G (2nd Pilot) Sgt J Bradbury, (Observer) 3332 Cpl C O W Amos, (1st Wireless Operator)) 205727 Cpl F Hewitt, (2nd Wireless Operator) ) 207712 LAC R D Bell, (2nd Fitter) 3683 LAC N Raine, (Fitter 11A) 15774 AC1 J C Francis, (Armourer) 3953 Sgt C L Gehrig, (1st Fitter) 4503 Cpl L G Corcoran., (Air Gunner)
Injured Injured Killed Severely injured Killed Killed Killed Killed Killed Injured Injured
The remains of Cpl Amos and of AC1 Francis were recovered from the sea, and both are buried in the Whitrham Cemetery, Cumberland, UK. LAC Raine is buried in the Pwllheli Borough Cemetery, UK. The other three who lost their lives have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
466 Flight Lieutenant JUDELL, Muarice Leopold Source: AWM 237 (65) AWM 64 1/47 NAA : A705, 163/91/232 Commonwealth War Graves Records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Sunderland W 3999 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 21st June 1942 Sunderland W3999 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 1110 hours, detailed to carry out an air sea rescue search to locate a dinghy containing four members of a Wellington. On reaching the area of the search in company with a Whitley, both aircraft were attacked by an Arado 196. W3999 was shot at and immediately lost height and made a good landing with the starboard inner engine smoking. On completion of its landing run the aircraft blew up and disappeared. The Whitley was forced to take violent evasive action and set course for base.. The crew of W3999 have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK. Crew: RAAF 466 Flt Lt Judell, M L Captain (Pilot) RAAF 405394 FO Chataway, C C (Pilot) RAAF 401596 FO Gilbert, B N (Pilot) Free French 30251 PO Hazard (Pilot) RAAF 11065 Sgt P M Benison, (Fitter 11E) RAAF 19034 AC1 T Dorney, (Fitter Mechanic) RAAF 3846 Sgt E J Taylor, (Wireless Air Gunner) RAAF 405419 Sgt J V McLean, (Wireless Air Gunner) RAAF 11931 LAC R G Willis,(Fitter 11A) RAAF 405093 Sgt W L Winterflood, (Air Gunner) RAAF 4089 AC1 F W Tipping, (Armourer)
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
4078985 Warrant Officer KELLY, Joseph Colwyn Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/6/149 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland DW 4004 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 17th May 1943, Sunderland DW4004 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 0517 hours detailed to carry out an anti-submarine patrol in an area bounded by positions 48N 40W, 47.20N, 11.40W and 45.30N 0910W and 47.50N 08.50W.Nothing was heard from the aircraft which failed to return to base. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
408662 Flt Lt McKenzie, M K Captain (Pilot) 416613 FO Ridings, K L (1st Pilot) 207727 PO McLeod, N J (2nd Pilot) 416015 FO Bowley, R G DFC (Navigator) 401913 FO Corless, V J (U/T Navigator) 32834 Sgt J H Hogg, (Flight Engineer) 405269 WO J E Jackson, (Wireless Air Gunner) 407986 WO J C Kelly, (Air Gunner) 1761 Sqn Ldr Patrick, T W (Armourer) 20388 Sgt Doran, T H (Fitter 11E) 27195 Sgt J A Pearce, (Wireless Maintenance Mechanic) 21704 LAC J Murdoch, (Fitter 11A)
All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
11379 Flight Sergeant KNIGHTS, Henry Edward Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/5/342 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland DV 993 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 17th November 1943, Sunderland DV993 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 1101 hours, on patrol Percussion A-2, but failed to return from its mission. The aircraft’s last W/T signal at 1430 hours indicated that the aircraft had sighted some aircraft which was assumed to be enemy, and the patrol was over the sea. German radio News Service claimed that” its long range fighters on 17/11 had shot down a British flying boat over the Bat of Biscay. The aircraft caught fire and the tail unit was shot away. The aircraft crashed in flames and there were no survivors.”. As there were no other flying boats missing on 17/11, it was assumed that the radio report referred to Furzer’s aircraft. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
416406 Flt Lt Behrndt, R C Captain (Pilot) 424000 PO Furzer, C (Pilot) 421015 FO Hartwig, A G (Pilot) 418356 FO Davis, A F (Observer) 23756 Sgt K Coghill, (Fitter 11E/Air Gunner) 11379 Flt Sgt H E Knights, (Fitter 11A/Air Gunner) 403667 WO H J Hicks, (Wireless Air Gunner) 424318 Flt Sgt J T R Jones, (Wireless Air Gunner) 419082 Sgt A T Brooking, (Air Gunner) 418134 Flt Sgt C H S Leggo,(Air Gunner) 21903 Sgt P Stanton, (Armourer/Air Gunner)
All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
17383 Sergeant LAW, Jack Thomas Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/7/205 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland DV969 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 21st September 1943, Sunderland DV969 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 1169 hours, detailed to carry out an anti-submarine patrol Percussion A-C in the Atlantic Ocean. At 1611 hours an incomplete message reading O-A-487-628 was received at base but nothing further was heard, and the aircraft failed to return. Indications ‘E’, were picked up on the radar equipment of aircraft P/10. All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
409000 FO Jennison, A G Captain (Pilot) 420612 FO Buckland, A N (Pilot) 417178 FO Gunson, A W M (Pilot) 401768 FO Coomes, A L (Navigator) 17383 Sgt J T Law, (Flight Engineer) 19458 Sgt S C E Leech, (Fitter 11E) 408319 Flt Sgt N D K Swinton, (Wireless Air Gunner) 408410 Flt Sgt L E Waddington, (Wireless Air Gunner) 419929 Sgt J D T Daley, (Air Gunner) 415529 Flt Sgt D Harris, (Air Gunner) 422410 Flt Sgt C S Cameron, (Air Gunner)
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
19458 Sergeant LEECH, Sydney Charles Edwin Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/7/205 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland DV969 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 21st September 1943, Sunderland DV969 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 1169 hours, detailed to carry out an anti-submarine patrol Percussion A-C in the Atlantic Ocean. At 1611 hours an incomplete message reading O-A-487-628 was received at base but nothing further was heard, and the aircraft failed to return. Indications ‘E’, were picked up on the radar equipment of aircraft P/10. All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
409000 FO Jennison, A G Captain (Pilot) 420612 FO Buckland, A N (Pilot) 417178 FO Gunson, A W M (Pilot) 401768 FO Coomes, A L (Navigator) 17383 Sgt J T Law, (Flight Engineer) 19458 Sgt S C E Leech, (Fitter 11E) 408319 Flt Sgt N D K Swinton, (Wireless Air Gunner) 408410 Flt Sgt L E Waddington, (Wireless Air Gunner) 419929 Sgt J D T Daley, (Air Gunner) 415529 Flt Sgt D Harris, (Air Gunner) 422410 Flt Sgt C S Cameron, (Air Gunner)
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
407901 Flying Officer LEES, Frederick John Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/3/125 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland DP 179 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the night of 2/3rd October 1943, Sunderland DP179 took off at 2315 hours, detailed to carry out a Percussion L-2 anti-submarine patrol. At 0747 hours on the 3rd October, a message was received at base from M10, “returning to base engine trouble. My position is 48.05N 09.40W.” At 0755 hours M10 acknowledged a signal from base instructing them to change to 333kcs. Nothing further was heard, and the aircraft failed to return to base. Searches were conducted with nil result. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
407901 Flt Lees, F J Captain (Pilot) 408946 FO Anderson D (Pilot) 410303 FO Bunning, B A (Pilot0 410482 FO Gleeson, J B (Observer) 422010 Flt Sgt J F Spiers, (Wireless Air Gunner) 8710 Sgt H Coldham-Russell, (Fitter 11E) 15805 Sgt B E Stehr, (Fitter 11E) 27191 Sgt P L Johnson, (Wireless Maintenance Mechanic) 423203 Flt Sgt J G Lockrey, (Air Gunner) 426651 Sgt B D M McDonell, (Air Gunner) 419671 Sgt W H Powis, (Air Gunner)
All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK. (
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
418134 Flight Sergeant LEGGO, Charles Harry Stringer Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/5/342 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland DV 993 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 17th November 1943, Sunderland DV993 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 1101 hours, on patrol Percussion A-2, but failed to return from its mission. The aircraft’s last W/T signal at 1430 hours indicated that the aircraft had sighted some aircraft which was assumed to be enemy, and the patrol was over the sea. German radio News Service claimed that” its long range fighters on 17/11 had shot down a British flying boat over the Bat of Biscay. The aircraft caught fire and the tail unit was shot away. The aircraft crashed in flames and there were no survivors.”. As there were no other flying boats missing on 17/11, it was assumed that the radio report referred to Furzer’s aircraft. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
416406 Flt Lt Behrndt, R C Captain (Pilot) 424000 PO Furzer, C (Pilot) 421015 FO Hartwig, A G (Pilot) 418356 FO Davis, A F (Observer) 23756 Sgt K Coghill, (Fitter 11E/Air Gunner) 11379 Flt Sgt H E Knights, (Fitter 11A/Air Gunner) 403667 WO H J Hicks, (Wireless Air Gunner) 424318 Flt Sgt J T R Jones, (Wireless Air Gunner) 419082 Sgt A T Brooking, (Air Gunner) 418134 Flt Sgt C H S Leggo,(Air Gunner) 21903 Sgt P Stanton, (Armourer/Air Gunner)
All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
423303 Flight Sergeant LOCKREY, John Galway Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/3/125 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland DP 179 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the night of 2/3rd October 1943, Sunderland DP179 took off at 2315 hours, detailed to carry out a Percussion L-2 anti-submarine patrol. At 0747 hours on the 3rd October, a message was received at base from M10, “returning to base engine trouble. My position is 48.05N 09.40W.” At 0755 hours M10 acknowledged a signal from base instructing them to change to 333kcs. Nothing further was heard, and the aircraft failed to return to base. Searches were conducted with nil result. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
407901 Flt Lees, F J Captain (Pilot) 408946 FO Anderson D (Pilot) 410303 FO Bunning, B A (Pilot0 410482 FO Gleeson, J B (Observer) 422010 Flt Sgt J F Spiers, (Wireless Air Gunner) 8710 Sgt H Coldham-Russell, (Fitter 11E) 15805 Sgt B E Stehr, (Fitter 11E) 27191 Sgt P L Johnson, (Wireless Maintenance Mechanic) 423203 Flt Sgt J G Lockrey, (Air Gunner) 426651 Sgt B D M McDonell, (Air Gunner) 419671 Sgt W H Powis, (Air Gunner)
All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK. (
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. 27964 Sergeant LYDEAMORE, Herbert Berry Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/6/223 Commonwealth War Graves Records Sunderland Aircraft Type: W 4020 Serial number: Radio call sign: 10 Sqn RAAF Unit: Summary: On the 1st August 1943, Sunderland W4020 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 1001 hours detailed to carry out an anti-submarine patrol Musketry 10-3. At 1440 hours, when in position 45.36N 10.23W and on course 045deg at 1,700 feet, the aircraft sighted five Sloops bearing 130deg T about six miles away, apparently engaged in a U boat hunt escorted by a Catalina aircraft. As W4020 altered course towards the Sloops, a U boat was sighted on course 310degT, bearing 060degT approx tw miles distant. W4020 passed over the U boat and made a tight turn to port and came in to attack from 060deg on the starboard quarter. Six DC’s were dropped from 50 feet which straddled the conning tower three on either side, while the conning tower was still visible. The tail gunner saw the U boat enclosed in a DC explosion and then saw it sink by the nose. During the approach the nose gunner opened fire with machine gun fire, and return fire was experienced from the U boats 20mm conning tower gun. W4020 was hit on the starboard inner engine and the starboard main petrol tank. Petrol from the damaged tank over flooded the bridge when the aircraft was a quarter of a mile distant. The aircraft continued on the same course for six miles, made a 180 deg turn to port, and then ditched in 15/20 foot swell cross wind. The aircraft bounced twice, then settled very quickly apparently badly Damaged in the hull. None of the six survivors can tell of further events until free of the wreckage and swimming in water. The starboard main plane was used as a raft until rescued by HMS Wren 30 minutes later. . Crew: RAAF 407057 Flt Lt Fry, K G Captain (Pilot) Killed RAAF 410218 FO Curtis, J M (1st Pilot) Killed RAAF 416307 FO Budd, H R D (2nd Pilot) Killed RAAF 29746 Flt Sgt L G Fryer, (Fitter 11A) Killed RAAF 27964 Sgt H B Lydeamore, (Air Gunner) Killed RAAF 418026 PO Welch, A M (2nd Navigator) Killed RAAF 407932 FO Portus, J H (Navigator) RAAF 405965 Flt Sgt P E Cook, (Wireless air Gunner) RAAF 416911 Flt Sgt R G Welfare, (Wireless Air Gunner) RAAF 420734 Flt Sgt D I Conacher, (Air Gunner) RAAF 41635 LAC J Haslem,(Armourer/Air Gunner) RAAF 17142 Sgt F O Pettersson, (Ftter11E/Air Gunner) The six crew who lost their lives have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
280651 Flight Lieutenant MARTIN Eric Bruce Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/33/144 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland W 3994 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 31st July 1942, Sunderland W3994 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 0215 hours, on an aircraft recce/anti-sub patrol. The aircraft took the maximum load of antisubmarine bombs and was to carry out a patrol along the Spanish coast just outside territorial waters. No signals were received from the aircraft which failed to return from the mission., Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
280651 Flt Lt Martin, E B Captain (Pilot) 405185 FO O’Dwyer, A F ((1st Pilot) 403653 PO Frith, E F H (2nd Pilot) 416275 FO Meaker, A R (Navigator) 401759 FO Bartram, C E T (Observer) 406430 Sgt D Bell, (Wireless Air Gunner) 4701 Sgt J R Mullins, (Wireless Mechanic) 14521 AC1 N T Cuddihy, (Fitter 11A) 4559 Sgt C T Bingham, (Aircraft Hand) 13891 AC1 G W White, (Armourer 11069 Sgt H H Fealy, (Fitter 11E) 34754 LAC C L K Johnson, (Fitter Mechanic/Air Gunner)
All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
16949 Sergeant MATTHEWS, William Ernest George Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705,166/3/91 Commonwealth War Graves Records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Sunderland DP 177 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 11th August 1943, Sunderland DP177, took off at 0856 hours on F/10, a Musketry 10.3 anti-submarine patrol. At 1410 hours approx, a Sunderland aircraft believed to be DP177, was sighted by W/10, which was on the neighbouring patrol. Since then nothing was heard from DP177, which failed to return to base. All the crew were lost at sea and have no known grave. Their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede UK. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
401502 Flt Lt Gerrard, N C Captain (Pilot) 412372 FO Bowen, I W (Pilot) 405664 PO Smith, K D (Pilot) 421631 PO Rowland, J J (Navigator) 205795 PO Adams, R J (Air Gunner) Squadron Gunnery Officer 403746 Sgt F H Jones, (Wireless Air Gunner) 405658 Flt Sgt J H G Webster, (Wireless Air Gunner) 32957 Sgt J E Challinor, (Air Gunner) 61002 Sgt J R Dallas, (Armourer/Air Gunner) 16949 Sgt E G Matthews, (Fitter 11A) 422461 Sgt J G Dwyer, (Air Gunner) 33244 Sgt D E Bennington, (
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
32523 Sergeant McCOMBIE, Patrick Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/7/108 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland W 3986 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 20th May 1943, Sunderland W3986 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 0520 hours detailed to carry out and anti-submarine patrol “Derange”. Coast Guards from Eddystone and Looe reported seeing a flash followed by an explosion, four miles north west of Eddystone. Destroyers searching the area found wreckage including floats thought to be of Sunderland pattern. Later at 1330 hours, two bodies were picked up by a pinnace from Mount Batten They were Sgt Dewhurst and Sgt Owen, from W3986. Nothing further of the missing crew was found. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
401836 Flt Lt Saunders, D Captain (Pilot) 412831 FO Patston, V J (1st Pilot) 405524 FO Smith, G L T (2nd Pilot) 415006 FO Cleland, W R (Navigator) 32523 Sgt P McCombie, (Flight Engineer) 409741 Flt Sgt N D Pollock, (Wireless Air Gunner) 32960 Sgt E Dewhurst, (Air Gunner) 32847 Sgt N J Owen, (WWM/Air Gunner) 5933 Sgt R W B Dowell, (Fitter 11E) 17645 Sgt G M Walker, (WMM) 20127 Sgt R S Moore, (Fitter 11A) 19070 Sgt I Hunter, (Air Gunner)
Sgt Dewhurst and Sgt Owen are buried in the Plymouth (Efford) Cemetery, UK. All the other crew members have no known grave and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
426651 Flight Sergeant McDONELL, Brian Duncan Michael Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/3/125 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland DP 179 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the night of 2/3rd October 1943, Sunderland DP179 took off at 2315 hours, detailed to carry out a Percussion L-2 anti-submarine patrol. At 0747 hours on the 3rd October, a message was received at base from M10, “returning to base engine trouble. My position is 48.05N 09.40W.” At 0755 hours M10 acknowledged a signal from base instructing them to change to 333kcs. Nothing further was heard, and the aircraft failed to return to base. Searches were conducted with nil result. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
407901 Flt Lees, F J Captain (Pilot) 408946 FO Anderson D (Pilot) 410303 FO Bunning, B A (Pilot0 410482 FO Gleeson, J B (Observer) 422010 Flt Sgt J F Spiers, (Wireless Air Gunner) 8710 Sgt H Coldham-Russell, (Fitter 11E) 15805 Sgt B E Stehr, (Fitter 11E) 27191 Sgt P L Johnson, (Wireless Maintenance Mechanic) 423203 Flt Sgt J G Lockrey, (Air Gunner) 426651 Sgt B D M McDonell, (Air Gunner) 419671 Sgt W H Powis, (Air Gunner)
All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK. (
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
403483 Flying Officer MCENNALLY, Alan Robert Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/125/64 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland W 4019 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On thew 8th August 1942, Sunderland W4019 of No 10 Sqn RAAF, crashed in the bay of Biscay off the coast of Spain, and all the crew were killed. They have no known grave and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing Runnymede, UK. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
473 Flt Lt Yeoman, E StC Captain (Pilot) 400041 FO Gibson, T M (Pilot) 406469 FO Carson, R (Pilot) 403483 FO McEnnally, A R (Observer) 408831 PO Biggin, G M (Observer) 405222 Flt Sgt W H Isle, (EMA/G) 34656 AC1 C A Rheuben, (Fitter 11E) 21152 AC1 W E Menzies, (Fitter 11A) 27883 LAC K T Edwards, (Air Gunner) 401841 Sgt D D Trood, (Air Gunner) 25061 AC1 W O Chelman, (Fitter Arm) 20033 AC1 L T Ogg, (Fitter 11A)
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
408662 Flight Lieutenant MCKENZIE, Malcolm Keith Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/6/149 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland DW 4004 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 17th May 1943, Sunderland DW4004 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 0517 hours detailed to carry out an anti-submarine patrol in an area bounded by positions 48N 40W, 47.20N, 11.40W and 45.30N 0910W and 47.50N 08.50W.Nothing was heard from the aircraft which failed to return to base. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
408662 Flt Lt McKenzie, M K Captain (Pilot) 416613 FO Ridings, K L (1st Pilot) 207727 PO McLeod, N J (2nd Pilot) 416015 FO Bowley, R G DFC(Navigator) 401913 FO Corless, V J (U/T Navigator) 32834 Sgt J H Hogg, (Flight Engineer) 405269 WO J E Jackson, (Wireless Air Gunner) 407986 WO J C Kelly, (Air Gunner) 1761 Sqn Ldr Patrick, T W (Armourer) 20388 Sgt Doran, T H (Fitter 11E) 27195 Sgt J A Pearce, (Wireless Maintenance Mechanic) 21704 LAC J Murdoch, (Fitter 11A)
All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
405419 Sergeant MCLEAN, John Valentine Source: AWM 237 (65) AWM 64 1/47 NAA : A705, 163/91/232 Commonwealth War Graves Records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Sunderland W 3999 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 21st June 1942 Sunderland W3999 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 1110 hours, detailed to carry out an air sea rescue search to locate a dinghy containing four members of a Wellington. On reaching the area of the search in company with a Whitley, both aircraft were attacked by an Arado 196. W3999 was shot at and immediately lost height and made a good landing with the starboard inner engine smoking. On completion of its landing run the aircraft blew up and disappeared. The Whitley was forced to take violent evasive action and set course for base.. The crew of W3999 have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK. Crew: RAAF 466 Flt Lt Judell, M L Captain (Pilot) RAAF 405394 FO Chataway, C C (Pilot) RAAF 401596 FO Gilbert, B N (Pilot) Free French 30251 PO Hazard (Pilot) RAAF 11065 Sgt P M Benison, (Fitter 11E) RAAF 19034 AC1 T Dorney, (Fitter Mechanic) RAAF 3846 Sgt E J Taylor, (Wireless Air Gunner) RAAF 405419 Sgt J V McLean, (Wireless Air Gunner) RAAF 11931 LAC R G Willis,(Fitter 11A) RAAF 405093 Sgt W L Winterflood, (Air Gunner) RAAF 4089 AC1 F W Tipping, (Armourer)
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
207727 Pilot Officer MCLEOD, Norman James Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/6/149 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland DW 4004 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 17th May 1943, Sunderland DW4004 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 0517 hours detailed to carry out an anti-submarine patrol in an area bounded by positions 48N 40W, 47.20N, 11.40W and 45.30N 0910W and 47.50N 08.50W.Nothing was heard from the aircraft which failed to return to base. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
408662 Flt Lt McKenzie, M K Captain (Pilot) 416613 FO Ridings, K L (1st Pilot) 207727 PO McLeod, N J (2nd Pilot) 416015 FO Bowley, R G DFC (Navigator) 401913 FO Corless, V J (U/T Navigator) 32834 Sgt J H Hogg, (Flight Engineer) 405269 WO J E Jackson, (Wireless Air Gunner) 407986 WO J C Kelly, (Air Gunner) 1761 Sqn Ldr Patrick, T W (Armourer) 20388 Sgt Doran, T H (Fitter 11E) 27195 Sgt J A Pearce, (Wireless Maintenance Mechanic) 21704 LAC J Murdoch, (Fitter 11A)
All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
4550 Corporal McVICAR, Kenneth James Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/141/211 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 18th April 1941, Cpl McVicar was killed in London whilst on leave, as a result of enemy action/. He is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
416275 Flying Officer MEAKER, Arthur Reginald Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/33/144 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland W 3994 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 31st July 1942, Sunderland W3994 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 0215 hours, on an aircraft recce/anti-sub patrol. The aircraft took the maximum load of antisubmarine bombs and was to carry out a patrol along the Spanish coast just outside territorial waters. No signals were received from the aircraft which failed to return from the mission., Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
280651 Flt Lt Martin, E B Captain (Pilot) 405185 FO O’Dwyer, A F ((1st Pilot) 403653 PO Frith, E F H (2nd Pilot) 416275 FO Meaker, A R (Navigator) 401759 FO Bartram, C E T (Observer) 406430 Sgt D Bell, (Wireless Air Gunner) 4701 Sgt J R Mullins, (Wireless Mechanic) 14521 AC1 N T Cuddihy, (Fitter 11A) 4559 Sgt C T Bingham, (Aircraft Hand) 13891 AC1 G W White, (Armourer 11069 Sgt H H Fealy, (Fitter 11E) 34754 LAC C L K Johnson, (Fitter Mechanic/Air Gunner)
All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
`404754 Flight Sergeant MELDRUM, Kenneth Morwick Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/3/96 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland W 3985 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 18th August 1943, Sunderland W3985 took off at 1026 hours authorised to carry out an anti submarine patrol. A 1850 hours an enemy aircraft attacking signal was immediately followed by an SOS were received by RAF Station St Eval. An approx bearing of 222 degrees was taken. Nothing further was heard from the aircraft which failed to return to base. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
407977 Flt Lt Skinner, H W Captain (Pilot) 409027 FO Collins, V D W (Pilot) 414966 FO Swinson, R R (Pilot) 401820 PO Hill, W N (Navigator) 402704 Flt Sgt Gibbs, R A (Wireless Air Gunner) 404754 Flt Sgt K M Meldrum, (Wireless Air Gunner) 19194 Sgt W Slater ((Flight Engineer) 414990 Flt Sgt H E Burbidge, (Air Gunner) 5226 Sgt A R Aldridge, (Fitter 11A) 19707 Sgt W Greatz, (Fitter 2B) 51797 Sgt N H Orford, (Armourer)
The above Archive file also lists a Flt Sgt Cosford (a Pilot) as being a PAX on the above mission. He is not on the RAAF Roll of Honour, and it is possible that he was a member of the RAF. All the crew have no known grave and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
21152 Aircraftsman Class 1 MENZIES, William Ernest Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/125/64 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland W 4019 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On thew 8th August 1942, Sunderland W4019 of No 10 Sqn RAAF, crashed in the bay of Biscay off the coast of Spain, and all the crew were killed. They have no known grave and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing Runnymede, UK. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
473 Flt Lt Yeoman, E StC Captain (Pilot) 400041 FO Gibson, T M (Pilot) 406469 FO Carson, R (Pilot) 403483 FO McEnnally, A R (Observer) 408831 PO Biggin, G M (Observer) 405222 Flt Sgt W H Isle, (EMA/G) 34656 AC1 C A Rheuben, (Fitter 11E) 21152 AC1 W E Menzies, (Fitter 11A) 27883 LAC K T Edwards, (Air Gunner) 401841 Sgt D D Trood, (Air Gunner) 25061 AC1 W O Chelman, (Fitter Arm) 20033 AC1 L T Ogg, (Fitter 11A)
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
20127 Sergeant MOORE, Reginald Stanley Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/7/108 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland W 3986 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 20th May 1943, Sunderland W3986 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 0520 hours detailed to carry out and anti-submarine patrol “Derange”. Coast Guards from Eddystone and Looe reported seeing a flash followed by an explosion, four miles north west of Eddystone. Destroyers searching the area found wreckage including floats thought to be of Sunderland pattern. Later at 1330 hours, two bodies were picked up by a pinnace from Mount Batten They were Sgt Dewhurst and Sgt Owen, from W3986. Nothing further of the missing crew was found. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
401836 Flt Lt Saunders, D Captain (Pilot) 412831 FO Patston, V J (1st Pilot) 405524 FO Smith, G L T (2nd Pilot) 415006 FO Cleland, W R (Navigator) 32523 Sgt P McCombie, (Flight Engineer) 409741 Flt Sgt N D Pollock, (Wireless Air Gunner) 32960 Sgt E Dewhurst, (Air Gunner) 32847 Sgt N J Owen, (WWM/Air Gunner) 5933 Sgt R W B Dowell, (Fitter 11E) 17645 Sgt G M Walker, (WMM) 20127 Sgt R S Moore, (Fitter 11A) 19070 Sgt I Hunter, (Air Gunner)
Sgt Dewhurst and Sgt Owen are buried in the Plymouth (Efford) Cemetery, UK. All the other crew members have no known grave and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
4701 Sergeant MULLINS John Russell Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/33/144 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland W 3994 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 31st July 1942, Sunderland W3994 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 0215 hours, on an aircraft recce/anti-sub patrol. The aircraft took the maximum load of antisubmarine bombs and was to carry out a patrol along the Spanish coast just outside territorial waters. No signals were received from the aircraft which failed to return from the mission., Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
280651 Flt Lt Martin, E B Captain (Pilot) 405185 FO O’Dwyer, A F ((1st Pilot) 403653 PO Frith, E F H (2nd Pilot) 416275 FO Meaker, A R (Navigator) 401759 FO Bartram, C E T (Observer) 406430 Sgt D Bell, (Wireless Air Gunner) 4701 Sgt J R Mullins, (Wireless Mechanic) 14521 AC1 N T Cuddihy, (Fitter 11A) 4559 Sgt C T Bingham, (Aircraft Hand) 13891 AC1 G W White, (Armourer 11069 Sgt H H Fealy, (Fitter 11E) 34754 LAC C L K Johnson, (Fitter Mechanic/Air Gunner)
All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
21704 Leading Aircraftsman MURDOCH, James Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/6/149 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland DW 4004 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 17th May 1943, Sunderland DW4004 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 0517 hours detailed to carry out an anti-submarine patrol in an area bounded by positions 48N 40W, 47.20N, 11.40W and 45.30N 0910W and 47.50N 08.50W.Nothing was heard from the aircraft which failed to return to base. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
408662 Flt Lt McKenzie, M K Captain (Pilot) 416613 FO Ridings, K L (1st Pilot) 207727 PO McLeod, N J (2nd Pilot) 416015 FO Bowley, R G DFC (Navigator) 401913 FO Corless, V J (U/T Navigator) 32834 Sgt J H Hogg, (Flight Engineer) 405269 WO J E Jackson, (Wireless Air Gunner) 407986 WO J C Kelly, (Air Gunner) 1761 Sqn Ldr Patrick, T W (Armourer) 20388 Sgt Doran, T H (Fitter 11E) 27195 Sgt J A Pearce, (Wireless Maintenance Mechanic) 21704 LAC J Murdoch, (Fitter 11A)
All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
21078 Leading Aircraftsman MURDOCH, Paul Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/38/96 Commonwealth War Graves, Records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 5th June 1943, LAC Murdoch, a Fitter 2A, died of an acute intestinal obstruction in the Royal Naval Hospital, Plymouth. He is buried in the Plymouth (Efford) cemetery, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
405185 Flying Office O’DWYER, Arthur Francis Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/33/144 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland W 3994 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 31st July 1942, Sunderland W3994 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 0215 hours, on an aircraft recce/anti-sub patrol. The aircraft took the maximum load of antisubmarine bombs and was to carry out a patrol along the Spanish coast just outside territorial waters. No signals were received from the aircraft which failed to return from the mission., Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
280651 Flt Lt Martin, E B Captain (Pilot) 405185 FO O’Dwyer, A F ((1st Pilot) 403653 PO Frith, E F H (2nd Pilot) 416275 FO Meaker, A R (Navigator) 401759 FO Bartram, C E T (Observer) 406430 Sgt D Bell, (Wireless Air Gunner) 4701 Sgt J R Mullins, (Wireless Mechanic) 14521 AC1 N T Cuddihy, (Fitter 11A) 4559 Sgt C T Bingham, (Aircraft Hand) 13891 AC1 G W White, (Armourer 11069 Sgt H H Fealy, (Fitter 11E) 34754 LAC C L K Johnson, (Fitter Mechanic/Air Gunner)
All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
20033 Aircrattsman Class 1 OGG, LindsayThomas Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/125/64 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland W 4019 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On thew 8th August 1942, Sunderland W4019 of No 10 Sqn RAAF, crashed in the bay of Biscay off the coast of Spain, and all the crew were killed. They have no known grave and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing Runnymede, UK. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
473 Flt Lt Yeoman, E StC Captain (Pilot) 400041 FO Gibson, T M (Pilot) 406469 FO Carson, R (Pilot) 403483 FO McEnnally, A R (Observer) 408831 PO Biggin, G M (Observer) 405222 Flt Sgt W H Isle, (EMA/G) 34656 AC1 C A Rheuben, (Fitter 11E) 21152 AC1 W E Menzies, (Fitter 11A) 27883 LAC K T Edwards, (Air Gunner) 401841 Sgt D D Trood, (Air Gunner) 25061 AC1 W O Chelman, (Fitter Arm) 20033 AC1 L T Ogg, (Fitter 11A)
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
2308 Flight Sergeant OLIVER, Sidney Ignatius Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A9301 Barcode 4263472 Commonwealth War Graves Records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: Flt Sgt Oliver, a Clerk General, was involved in a serious accident at Hooe Plymouth, at approx 0100 hours on the 6th April 1940.The accident was due to a fall in blackout conditions, and he died as a result of the accident on 12th April 1940. He was on authorised night leave when on active service. He is buried in the Hooe (St John) Churchyard Extension, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
51797 Sergeant ORFORD, Norman Henry Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/3/96 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland W 3985 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 18th August 1943, Sunderland W3985 took off at 1026 hours authorised to carry out an anti submarine patrol. A 1850 hours an enemy aircraft attacking signal was immediately followed by an SOS were received by RAF Station St Eval. An approx bearing of 222 degrees was taken. Nothing further was heard from the aircraft which failed to return to base. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
407977 Flt Lt Skinner, H W Captain (Pilot) 409027 FO Collins, V D W (Pilot) 414966 FO Swinson, R R (Pilot) 401820 PO Hill, W N (Navigator) 402704 Flt Sgt Gibbs, R A (Wireless Air Gunner) 404754 Flt Sgt K M Meldrum, (Wireless Air Gunner) 19194 Sgt W Slater ((Flight Engineer) 414990 Flt Sgt H E Burbidge, (Air Gunner) 5226 Sgt A R Aldridge, (Fitter 11A) 19707 Sgt W Greatz, (Fitter 2B) 51797 Sgt N H Orford, (Armourer)
The above Archive file also lists a Flt Sgt Cosford (a Pilot) as being a PAX on the above mission. He is not on the RAAF Roll of Honour, and it is possible that he was a member of the RAF. All the crew have no known grave and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
32847 Sergeant OWEN, Norman James Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/7/108 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland W 3986 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 20th May 1943, Sunderland W3986 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 0520 hours detailed to carry out and anti-submarine patrol “Derange”. Coast Guards from Eddystone and Looe reported seeing a flash followed by an explosion, four miles north west of Eddystone. Destroyers searching the area found wreckage including floats thought to be of Sunderland pattern. Later at 1330 hours, two bodies were picked up by a pinnace from Mount Batten They were Sgt Dewhurst and Sgt Owen, from W3986. Nothing further of the missing crew was found. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
401836 Flt Lt Saunders, D Captain (Pilot) 412831 FO Patston, V J (1st Pilot) 405524 FO Smith, G L T (2nd Pilot) 415006 FO Cleland, W R (Navigator) 32523 Sgt P McCombie, (Flight Engineer) 409741 Flt Sgt N D Pollock, (Wireless Air Gunner) 32960 Sgt E Dewhurst, (Air Gunner) 32847 Sgt N J Owen, (WWM/Air Gunner) 5933 Sgt R W B Dowell, (Fitter 11E) 17645 Sgt G M Walker, (WMM) 20127 Sgt R S Moore, (Fitter 11A) 19070 Sgt I Hunter, (Air Gunner)
Sgt Dewhurst and Sgt Owen are buried in the Plymouth (Efford) Cemetery, UK. All the other crew members have no known grave and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
45685 Leading Aircraftsman PADDON, Albert John Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/32/752 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 20th April 1945, LAC Paddon, a Farbric worker, died of an Acute Pulmonary Oedema at 12 Kingsley St, Sinfin, Derby, UK, while on leave. He is buried at Lamerton Cemetery, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
1761 Squadron Leader PATRICK, Thomas Wylie Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/6/149 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland DW 4004 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 17th May 1943, Sunderland DW4004 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 0517 hours detailed to carry out an anti-submarine patrol in an area bounded by positions 48N 40W, 47.20N, 11.40W and 45.30N 0910W and 47.50N 08.50W.Nothing was heard from the aircraft which failed to return to base. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
408662 Flt Lt McKenzie, M K Captain (Pilot) 416613 FO Ridings, K L (1st Pilot) 207727 PO McLeod, N J (2nd Pilot) 416015 FO Bowley, R G DFC (Navigator) 401913 FO Corless, V J (U/T Navigator) 32834 Sgt J H Hogg, (Flight Engineer) 405269 WO J E Jackson, (Wireless Air Gunner) 407986 WO J C Kelly, (Air Gunner) 1761 Sqn Ldr Patrick, T W (Armourer) 20388 Sgt Doran, T H (Fitter 11E) 27195 Sgt J A Pearce, (Wireless Maintenance Mechanic) 21704 LAC J Murdoch, (Fitter 11A)
All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
412831 Flying Officer PATSTON, Vincent John Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/7/108 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland W 3986 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 20th May 1943, Sunderland W3986 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 0520 hours detailed to carry out and anti-submarine patrol “Derange”. Coast Guards from Eddystone and Looe reported seeing a flash followed by an explosion, four miles north west of Eddystone. Destroyers searching the area found wreckage including floats thought to be of Sunderland pattern. Later at 1330 hours, two bodies were picked up by a pinnace from Mount Batten They were Sgt Dewhurst and Sgt Owen, from W3986. Nothing further of the missing crew was found. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
401836 Flt Lt Saunders, D Captain (Pilot) 412831 FO Patston, V J (1st Pilot) 405524 FO Smith, G L T (2nd Pilot) 415006 FO Cleland, W R (Navigator) 32523 Sgt P McCombie, (Flight Engineer) 409741 Flt Sgt N D Pollock, (Wireless Air Gunner) 32960 Sgt E Dewhurst, (Air Gunner) 32847 Sgt N J Owen, (WWM/Air Gunner) 5933 Sgt R W B Dowell, (Fitter 11E) 17645 Sgt G M Walker, (WMM) 20127 Sgt R S Moore, (Fitter 11A) 19070 Sgt I Hunter, (Air Gunner)
Sgt Dewhurst and Sgt Owen are buried in the Plymouth (Efford) Cemetery, UK. All the other crew members have no known grave and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
27195 Sergeant PEARCE, James Andrew Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/6/149 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland DW 4004 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 17th May 1943, Sunderland DW4004 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 0517 hours detailed to carry out an anti-submarine patrol in an area bounded by positions 48N 40W, 47.20N, 11.40W and 45.30N 0910W and 47.50N 08.50W.Nothing was heard from the aircraft which failed to return to base. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
408662 Flt Lt McKenzie, M K Captain (Pilot) 416613 FO Ridings, K L (1st Pilot) 207727 PO McLeod, N J (2nd Pilot) 416015 FO Bowley, R G DFC (Navigator) 401913 FO Corless, V J (U/T Navigator) 32834 Sgt J H Hogg, (Flight Engineer) 405269 WO J E Jackson, (Wireless Air Gunner) 407986 WO J C Kelly, (Air Gunner) 1761 Sqn Ldr Patrick, T W (Armourer) 20388 Sgt Doran, T H (Fitter 11E) 27195 Sgt J A Pearce, (Wireless Maintenance Mechanic) 21704 LAC J Murdoch, (Fitter 11A)
All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
409741 Flight Sergeant POLLCK, Norman Donald Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/7/108 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland W 3986 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 20th May 1943, Sunderland W3986 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 0520 hours detailed to carry out and anti-submarine patrol “Derange”. Coast Guards from Eddystone and Looe reported seeing a flash followed by an explosion, four miles north west of Eddystone. Destroyers searching the area found wreckage including floats thought to be of Sunderland pattern. Later at 1330 hours, two bodies were picked up by a pinnace from Mount Batten They were Sgt Dewhurst and Sgt Owen, from W3986. Nothing further of the missing crew was found. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
401836 Flt Lt Saunders, D Captain (Pilot) 412831 FO Patston, V J (1st Pilot) 405524 FO Smith, G L T (2nd Pilot) 415006 FO Cleland, W R (Navigator) 32523 Sgt P McCombie, (Flight Engineer) 409741 Flt Sgt N D Pollock, (Wireless Air Gunner) 32960 Sgt E Dewhurst, (Air Gunner) 32847 Sgt N J Owen, (WWM/Air Gunner) 5933 Sgt R W B Dowell, (Fitter 11E) 17645 Sgt G M Walker, (WMM) 20127 Sgt R S Moore, (Fitter 11A) 19070 Sgt I Hunter, (Air Gunner)
Sgt Dewhurst and Sgt Owen are buried in the Plymouth (Efford) Cemetery, UK. All the other crew members have no known grave and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
419671 Sergeant POWIS, William Henry Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/3/125 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland DP 179 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the night of 2/3rd October 1943, Sunderland DP179 took off at 2315 hours, detailed to carry out a Percussion L-2 anti-submarine patrol. At 0747 hours on the 3rd October, a message was received at base from M10, “returning to base engine trouble. My position is 48.05N 09.40W.” At 0755 hours M10 acknowledged a signal from base instructing them to change to 333kcs. Nothing further was heard, and the aircraft failed to return to base. Searches were conducted with nil result. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
407901 Flt Lees, F J Captain (Pilot) 408946 FO Anderson D (Pilot) 410303 FO Bunning, B A (Pilot0 410482 FO Gleeson, J B (Observer) 422010 Flt Sgt J F Spiers, (Wireless Air Gunner) 8710 Sgt H Coldham-Russell, (Fitter 11E) 15805 Sgt B E Stehr, (Fitter 11E) 27191 Sgt P L Johnson, (Wireless Maintenance Mechanic) 423203 Flt Sgt J G Lockrey, (Air Gunner) 426651 Sgt B D M McDonell, (Air Gunner) 419671 Sgt W H Powis, (Air Gunner)
All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK. (
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3683 Leading Aircraftsman RAINE, Norman Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/87/72 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland T9075 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 28th April 1941, Sunderland T9075 took off at 1330 hours, detailed to carry out a cross over patrol with Sunderland T9073. The aircraft had petrol left for quarter of an hour of flying, and the Pilot force landed on water, crashing in the Irish Sea Six of the crew were killed and five were injured. The injured crew members were rescued by RN Buziras at 1130 hours on the 29th April 1941. . Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
FO Hodgkinson, V A Captain (Pilot) 1941 Flt Sgt T A Egerton, (1st Pilot) 513 FO Joyce, T G (2nd Pilot) Sgt J Bradbury, (Observer) 3332 Cpl C O W Amos, (1st Wireless Operator)) 205727 Cpl F Hewitt, (2nd Wireless Operator) ) 207712 LAC R D Bell, (2nf Fitter) 3683 LAC N Raine, (Fitter 11A) 15774 AC1 J C Francis, (Armourer) 3953 Sgt C L Gehrig, (1st Fitter) 4503 Cpl L G Corcoran., (Air Gunner)
Injured Injured Killed Severely injured Killed Killed Killed Killed Killed Injured Injured
The remains of Cpl Amos and of AC1 Francis were recovered from the sea, and both are buried in the Whitrham Cemetery, Cumberland, UK. LAC Raine is buried in the Pwllheli Borough Cemetery, UK. The other three who lost their lives have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
34656 Aircraftman Class 1 RHEUBEN, Colyn Arthur Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/125/64 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland W 4019 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On thew 8th August 1942, Sunderland W4019 of No 10 Sqn RAAF, crashed in the bay of Biscay off the coast of Spain, and all the crew were killed. They have no known grave and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing Runnymede, UK. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
473 Flt Lt Yeoman, E StC Captain (Pilot) 400041 FO Gibson, T M (Pilot) 406469 FO Carson, R (Pilot) 403483 FO McEnnally, A R (Observer) 408831 PO Biggin, G M (Observer) 405222 Flt Sgt W H Isle, (EMA/G) 34656 AC1 C A Rheuben, (Fitter 11E) 21152 AC1 W E Menzies, (Fitter 11A) 27883 LAC K T Edwards, (Air Gunner) 401841 Sgt D D Trood, (Air Gunner) 25061 AC1 W O Chelman, (Fitter Arm) 20033 AC1 L T Ogg, (Fitter 11A)
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
416613 Flying Officer RIDINGS, Kenneth Lovett Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/6/149 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland DW 4004 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 17th May 1943, Sunderland DW4004 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 0517 hours detailed to carry out an anti-submarine patrol in an area bounded by positions 48N 40W, 47.20N, 11.40W and 45.30N 0910W and 47.50N 08.50W.Nothing was heard from the aircraft which failed to return to base. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
408662 Flt Lt McKenzie, M K Captain (Pilot) 416613 FO Ridings, K L (1st Pilot) 207727 PO McLeod, N J (2nd Pilot) 416015 FO Bowley, R G DFC (Navigator) 401913 FO Corless, V J (U/T Navigator) 32834 Sgt J H Hogg, (Flight Engineer) 405269 WO J E Jackson, (Wireless Air Gunner) 407986 WO J C Kelly, (Air Gunner) 1761 Sqn Ldr Patrick, T W (Armourer) 20388 Sgt Doran, T H (Fitter 11E) 27195 Sgt J A Pearce, (Wireless Maintenance Mechanic) 21704 LAC J Murdoch, (Fitter 11A)
All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
421631 Flying Officer ROWLAND, James Inman Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705,166/3/91 Commonwealth War Graves Records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Sunderland DP 177 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 11th August 1943, Sunderland DP177, took off at 0856 hours on F/10, a Musketry 10.3 anti-submarine patrol. At 1410 hours approx, a Sunderland aircraft believed to be DP177, was sighted by W/10, which was on the neighbouring patrol. Since then nothing was heard from DP177, which failed to return to base. All the crew were lost at sea and have no known grave. Their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede UK. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
401502 Flt Lt Gerrard, N C Captain (Pilot) 412372 FO Bowen, I W (Pilot) 405664 PO Smith, K D (Pilot) 421631 PO Rowland, J J (Navigator) 205795 PO Adams, R J (Air Gunner) Squadron Gunnery Officer 403746 Sgt F H Jones, (Wireless Air Gunner) 405658 Flt Sgt J H G Webster, (Wireless Air Gunner) 32957 Sgt J E Challinor, (Air Gunner) 61002 Sgt J R Dallas, (Armourer/Air Gunner) 16949 Sgt E G Matthews, (Fitter 11A) 422461 Sgt J G Dwyer, (Air Gunner) 33244 Sgt D E Bennington, (
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
401836 Flight Lieutenant SAUNDERS, Denis Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/7/108 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland W 3986 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 20th May 1943, Sunderland W3986 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 0520 hours detailed to carry out and anti-submarine patrol “Derange”. Coast Guards from Eddystone and Looe reported seeing a flash followed by an explosion, four miles north west of Eddystone. Destroyers searching the area found wreckage including floats thought to be of Sunderland pattern. Later at 1330 hours, two bodies were picked up by a pinnace from Mount Batten They were Sgt Dewhurst and Sgt Owen, from W3986. Nothing further of the missing crew was found. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
401836 Flt Lt Saunders, D Captain (Pilot) 412831 FO Patston, V J (1st Pilot) 405524 FO Smith, G L T (2nd Pilot) 415006 FO Cleland, W R (Navigator) 32523 Sgt P McCombie, (Flight Engineer) 409741 Flt Sgt N D Pollock, (Wireless Air Gunner) 32960 Sgt E Dewhurst, (Air Gunner) 32847 Sgt N J Owen, (WWM/Air Gunner) 5933 Sgt R W B Dowell, (Fitter 11E) 17645 Sgt G M Walker, (WMM) 20127 Sgt R S Moore, (Fitter 11A) 19070 Sgt I Hunter, (Air Gunner)
Sgt Dewhurst and Sgt Owen are buried in the Plymouth (Efford) Cemetery, UK. All the other crew members have no known grave and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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`RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
836 Flying Officer SCUTTS, Ronald Bruce Source: AWM 237 (65) AWM 64 1/46 Part 1 Commonwealth War Graves Records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Sunderland P 9603 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 24th June 1941, Sunderland P9603 was airborne at RAF Mount Batten, at 2100 hours detailed to carry out a recce patrol. While attempting to alight after the completion of the patrol, the aircraft overshot the flare path and crashed on rocks off Popton Point, Milford haven. The three Pilots of the aircraft were seriously injured, but the airmen members of the crew escaped with minor injuries and shock. Sqn Ldr Hick and FO Scutts died later of their injuries. There was an air raid “Alert” in progress at the time the aircraft crashed, and mines were dropped about five minutes after the crash. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAF
Flt Lt Stokes, T V Captain (Pilot) 127 Sqn Ldr Hick, A M (1st Pilot) 836 FO Scutts, R B (2nd Pilot) 1274 Sgt S J Nicol, (Observer) 4358 Cpl J Hevans, (1t Fitter) 24175 AC1 R M Draper, (2nd Fitter) 2903 Cpl L S Y Beeham. (1st W/T Operator) 4571 Cpl J M Lawrie, (2nd W/T Opereator) 4632 LAC B F Minton, (Rigger) 2154 Cpl E S ingram, (ACM/Air Gunner) 22387 AC1 T J Sheridan (Armourer) Flt Lt Domville, PAX Seriously injured.
Sqn Ldr Hick and FO Scutts are buried in the Pembroke Dock (Llanion)) Cemetery, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
407977 Flight Lieutenant SKINNER, Hickson William Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/3/96 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland W 3985 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 18th August 1943, Sunderland W3985 took off at 1026 hours authorised to carry out an anti submarine patrol. A 1850 hours an enemy aircraft attacking signal was immediately followed by an SOS were received by RAF Station St Eval. An approx bearing of 222 degrees was taken. Nothing further was heard from the aircraft which failed to return to base. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
407977 Flt Lt Skinner, H W Captain (Pilot) 409027 FO Collins, V D W (Pilot) 414966 FO Swinson, R R (Pilot) 401820 PO Hill, W N (Navigator) 402704 Flt Sgt Gibbs, R A (Wireless Air Gunner) 404754 Flt Sgt K M Meldrum, (Wireless Air Gunner) 19194 Sgt W Slater ((Flight Engineer) 414990 Flt Sgt H E Burbidge, (Air Gunner) 5226 Sgt A R Aldridge, (Fitter 11A) 19707 Sgt W Greatz, (Fitter 2B) 51797 Sgt N H Orford, (Armourer)
The above Archive file also lists a Flt Sgt Cosford (a Pilot) as being a PAX on the above mission. He is not on the RAAF Roll of Honour, and it is possible that he was a member of the RAF. All the crew have no known grave and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
19194 Sergeant SLATER, Walter Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/3/96 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland W 3985 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 18th August 1943, Sunderland W3985 took off at 1026 hours authorised to carry out an anti submarine patrol. A 1850 hours an enemy aircraft attacking signal was immediately followed by an SOS were received by RAF Station St Eval. An approx bearing of 222 degrees was taken. Nothing further was heard from the aircraft which failed to return to base. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
407977 Flt Lt Skinner, H W Captain (Pilot) 409027 FO Collins, V D W (Pilot) 414966 FO Swinson, R R (Pilot) 401820 PO Hill, W N (Navigator) 402704 Flt Sgt Gibbs, R A (Wireless Air Gunner) 404754 Flt Sgt K M Meldrum, (Wireless Air Gunner) 19194 Sgt W Slater ((Flight Engineer) 414990 Flt Sgt H E Burbidge, (Air Gunner) 5226 Sgt A R Aldridge, (Fitter 11A) 19707 Sgt W Greatz, (Fitter 2B) 51797 Sgt N H Orford, (Armourer)
The above Archive file also lists a Flt Sgt Cosford (a Pilot) as being a PAX on the above mission. He is not on the RAAF Roll of Honour, and it is possible that he was a member of the RAF. All the crew have no known grave and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
405524 Flying Officer SMITH, Graham Lloyd Thorneloe Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/7/108 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland W 3986 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 20th May 1943, Sunderland W3986 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 0520 hours detailed to carry out and anti-submarine patrol “Derange”. Coast Guards from Eddystone and Looe reported seeing a flash followed by an explosion, four miles north west of Eddystone. Destroyers searching the area found wreckage including floats thought to be of Sunderland pattern. Later at 1330 hours, two bodies were picked up by a pinnace from Mount Batten They were Sgt Dewhurst and Sgt Owen, from W3986. Nothing further of the missing crew was found. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
401836 Flt Lt Saunders, D Captain (Pilot) 412831 FO Patston, V J (1st Pilot) 405524 FO Smith, G L T (2nd Pilot) 415006 FO Cleland, W R (Navigator) 32523 Sgt P McCombie, (Flight Engineer) 409741 Flt Sgt N D Pollock, (Wireless Air Gunner) 32960 Sgt E Dewhurst, (Air Gunner) 32847 Sgt N J Owen, (WWM/Air Gunner) 5933 Sgt R W B Dowell, (Fitter 11E) 17645 Sgt G M Walker, (WMM) 20127 Sgt R S Moore, (Fitter 11A) 19070 Sgt I Hunter, (Air Gunner)
Sgt Dewhurst and Sgt Owen are buried in the Plymouth (Efford) Cemetery, UK. All the other crew members have no known grave and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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405664 Flying Officer SMITH, Keith Dermer Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705,166/3/91 Commonwealth War Graves Records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Sunderland DP 177 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 11th August 1943, Sunderland DP177, took off at 0856 hours on F/10, a Musketry 10.3 anti-submarine patrol. At 1410 hours approx, a Sunderland aircraft believed to be DP177, was sighted by W/10, which was on the neighbouring patrol. Since then nothing was heard from DP177, which failed to return to base. All the crew were lost at sea and have no known grave. Their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede UK. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
401502 Flt Lt Gerrard, N C Captain (Pilot) 412372 FO Bowen, I W (Pilot) 405664 PO Smith, K D (Pilot) 421631 PO Rowland, J J (Navigator) 205795 PO Adams, R J (Air Gunner) Squadron Gunnery Officer 403746 Sgt F H Jones, (Wireless Air Gunner) 405658 Flt Sgt J H G Webster, (Wireless Air Gunner) 32957 Sgt J E Challinor, (Air Gunner) 61002 Sgt J R Dallas, (Armourer/Air Gunner) 16949 Sgt E G Matthews, (Fitter 11A) 422461 Sgt J G Dwyer, (Air Gunner) 33244 Sgt D E Bennington, (
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422010 Flight Sregeant SPEIRS, JOHN Ronald
Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/3/125 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland DP 179 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the night of 2/3rd October 1943, Sunderland DP179 took off at 2315 hours, detailed to carry out a Percussion L-2 anti-submarine patrol. At 0747 hours on the 3rd October, a message was received at base from M10, “returning to base engine trouble. My position is 48.05N 09.40W.” At 0755 hours M10 acknowledged a signal from base instructing them to change to 333kcs. Nothing further was heard, and the aircraft failed to return to base. Searches were conducted with nil result. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
407901 Flt Lees, F J Captain (Pilot) 408946 FO Anderson D (Pilot) 410303 FO Bunning, B A (Pilot0 410482 FO Gleeson, J B (Observer) 422010 Flt Sgt J F Spiers, (Wireless Air Gunner) 8710 Sgt H Coldham-Russell, (Fitter 11E) 15805 Sgt B E Stehr, (Fitter 11E) 27191 Sgt P L Johnson, (Wireless Maintenance Mechanic) 423203 Flt Sgt J G Lockrey, (Air Gunner) 426651 Sgt B D M McDonell, (Air Gunner) 419671 Sgt W H Powis, (Air Gunner)
All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK. (
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
21903 Sergeant STANTON, Philip Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/5/342 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland DV 993 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 17th November 1943, Sunderland DV993 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 1101 hours, on patrol Percussion A-2, but failed to return from its mission. The aircraft’s last W/T signal at 1430 hours indicated that the aircraft had sighted some aircraft which was assumed to be enemy, and the patrol was over the sea. German radio News Service claimed that” its long range fighters on 17/11 had shot down a British flying boat over the Bat of Biscay. The aircraft caught fire and the tail unit was shot away. The aircraft crashed in flames and there were no survivors.”. As there were no other flying boats missing on 17/11, it was assumed that the radio report referred to Furzer’s aircraft. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
416406 Flt Lt Behrndt, R C Captain (Pilot) 424000 PO Furzer, C (Pilot) 421015 FO Hartwig, A G (Pilot) 418356 FO Davis, A F (Observer) 23756 Sgt K Coghill, (Fitter 11E/Air Gunner) 11379 Flt Sgt H E Knights, (Fitter 11A/Air Gunner) 403667 WO H J Hicks, (Wireless Air Gunner) 424318 Flt Sgt J T R Jones, (Wireless Air Gunner) 419082 Sgt A T Brooking, (Air Gunner) 418134 Flt Sgt C H S Leggo,(Air Gunner) 21903 Sgt P Stanton, (Armourer/Air Gunner)
All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
15805 Sergeant STEHR, Bruce Edward Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/3/125 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland DP 179 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the night of 2/3rd October 1943, Sunderland DP179 took off at 2315 hours, detailed to carry out a Percussion L-2 anti-submarine patrol. At 0747 hours on the 3rd October, a message was received at base from M10, “returning to base engine trouble. My position is 48.05N 09.40W.” At 0755 hours M10 acknowledged a signal from base instructing them to change to 333kcs. Nothing further was heard, and the aircraft failed to return to base. Searches were conducted with nil result. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
407901 Flt Lees, F J Captain (Pilot) 408946 FO Anderson D (Pilot) 410303 FO Bunning, B A (Pilot0 410482 FO Gleeson, J B (Observer) 422010 Flt Sgt J F Spiers, (Wireless Air Gunner) 8710 Sgt H Coldham-Russell, (Fitter 11E) 15805 Sgt B E Stehr, (Fitter 11E) 27191 Sgt P L Johnson, (Wireless Maintenance Mechanic) 423203 Flt Sgt J G Lockrey, (Air Gunner) 426651 Sgt B D M McDonell, (Air Gunner) 419671 Sgt W H Powis, (Air Gunner)
All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK. (
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414966 Flying Officer SWINSON, Ronald Ross Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/3/96 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland W 3985 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 18th August 1943, Sunderland W3985 took off at 1026 hours authorised to carry out an anti submarine patrol. A 1850 hours an enemy aircraft attacking signal was immediately followed by an SOS were received by RAF Station St Eval. An approx bearing of 222 degrees was taken. Nothing further was heard from the aircraft which failed to return to base. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
407977 Flt Lt Skinner, H W Captain (Pilot) 409027 FO Collins, V D W (Pilot) 414966 FO Swinson, R R (Pilot) 401820 PO Hill, W N (Navigator) 402704 Flt Sgt Gibbs, R A (Wireless Air Gunner) 404754 Flt Sgt K M Meldrum, (Wireless Air Gunner) 19194 Sgt W Slater ((Flight Engineer) 414990 Flt Sgt H E Burbidge, (Air Gunner) 5226 Sgt A R Aldridge, (Fitter 11A) 19707 Sgt W Greatz, (Fitter 2B) 51797 Sgt N H Orford, (Armourer)
The above Archive file also lists a Flt Sgt Cosford (a Pilot) as being a PAX on the above mission. He is not on the RAAF Roll of Honour, and it is possible that he was a member of the RAF. All the crew have no known grave and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
408319 Flight Sergeant SWINTON, Norman Douglas Kerr Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/7/205 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland DV969 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 21st September 1943, Sunderland DV969 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 1169 hours, detailed to carry out an anti-submarine patrol Percussion A-C in the Atlantic Ocean. At 1611 hours an incomplete message reading O-A-487-628 was received at base but nothing further was heard, and the aircraft failed to return. Indications ‘E’, were picked up on the radar equipment of aircraft P/10. All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
409000 FO Jennison, A G Captain (Pilot) 420612 FO Buckland, A N (Pilot) 417178 FO Gunson, A W M (Pilot) 401768 FO Coomes, A L (Navigator) 17383 Sgt J T Law, (Flight Engineer) 19458 Sgt S C E Leech, (Fitter 11E) 408319 Flt Sgt N D K Swinton, (Wireless Air Gunner) 408410 Flt Sgt L E Waddington, (Wireless Air Gunner) 419929 Sgt J D T Daley, (Air Gunner) 415529 Flt Sgt D Harris, (Air Gunner) 422410 Flt Sgt C S Cameron, (Air Gunner)
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
3846 Sergeant TAYLOR, Edward James Source: AWM 237 (65) AWM 64 1/47 NAA : A705, 163/91/232 Commonwealth War Graves Records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Sunderland W 3999 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 21st June 1942 Sunderland W3999 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 1110 hours, detailed to carry out an air sea rescue search to locate a dinghy containing four members of a Wellington. On reaching the area of the search in company with a Whitley, both aircraft were attacked by an Arado 196. W3999 was shot at and immediately lost height and made a good landing with the starboard inner engine smoking. On completion of its landing run the aircraft blew up and disappeared. The Whitley was forced to take violent evasive action and set course for base.. The crew of W3999 have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK. Crew: RAAF 466 Flt Lt Judell, M L Captain (Pilot) RAAF 405394 FO Chataway, C C (Pilot) RAAF 401596 FO Gilbert, B N (Pilot) Free French 30251 PO Hazard (Pilot) RAAF 11065 Sgt P M Benison, (Fitter 11E) RAAF 19034 AC1 T Dorney, (Fitter Mechanic) RAAF 3846 Sgt E J Taylor, (Wireless Air Gunner) RAAF 405419 Sgt J V McLean, (Wireless Air Gunner) RAAF 11931 LAC R G Willis,(Fitter 11A) RAAF 405093 Sgt W L Winterflood, (Air Gunner) RAAF 4089 AC1 F W Tipping, (Armourer)
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. 1292 Flight Lieuenant THOMSON, Stuart Source: AWM 237 (65) AWM 64 1/46 Part 2 Sunderland Aircraft Type: T 9072 Serial number: Radio call sign: 10 Sqn RAAF Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Summary: On the 5th December 1941, Sunderland T9072 was airborne at Oban at 0925 hours on a flight to Pembroke Dock The following passengers were carried : Wg Cdr A K Richards, Flt Lt S Thomson (RAAF), Flt Lt R J Vaughan, (RAF) and Flt Lt W S Rae, (RAF). When the aircraft was approx 15 miles north west of Holyhead at 1121 hours it crashed into the Irish Sea. The following is a report made by Sqn Ldr Courtney, (Captain) : : “ The aircraft was flying at about 800 feet, course approx 210Mag, vis 20 miles, no cloud, heavy swell, wind 10k 240deg. At 1115 hours it was reported to me by Flt Lt Vaughan RAF who was at the controls that the port outer had backfired. I immediately took control and found that the port outer was spitting back through the carburettor at irregular intervals. The loss of revs was not serious and boost was only affected momentarily as the engine backfired. There was no excessive vibration and the engine pressure and temps were normal. I was convinced there was nothing wrong with the engine. I throttled it back to approx 1200 revs and increased the other three engines to maintain height and speed. At 1120 hours I felt a very strong vibration. I immediately throttled back and cut off the magnetic switches of the port outer engine. On looing around I found that the engine cowling had been fractured though still attached to the aircraft. The aircraft commenced a violent yaw to port which I endeavoured to counteract by use of full opposite rudder, but the aircraft continued to turn with the port wing down at an angle of about 30deg. I throttled back the starboard outer engine and opened up the two inner engines to full throttle in an endeavour to get air control of the rudder. This was of no effect. The aircraft continued to turn violently to port with about a 45deg angle. I throttled back the two inner engines and was able to check the speed of the aircraft slightly by the use of the elevators. The aircraft hit the sea at an angle of 45 degrees, down wind, across the top of the swell and speed about 90K ASI. The aircraft immediately broke up and in five seconds was completely submerged. It was later found that the hull had been severed aft of the main plane, crushed forward of the pilot’s seats, and that the whole of the lower deck had been cut off. Survivors reached the port main plane from which both engines had been torn and remained there until rescued by a boat from MV Kilkenny which had seen our distress signals. The estimated time of the crash was 1121 hours, and the survivors were taken off the aircraft at 1215 hours and it sank immediately.”.
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Those rescued were Wg Cdr Richards, PAX RAAF Sqn Ldr Courtney, Captain (Pilot) RAAF PO Steele, C W (1st Pilot) RAAF PO Ferguson, G E (2nd Pilot) RAAF FO Goddard, S G (Observer) RAAF Cpl S R Strang, (1st Fitter) RAAF Cpl W H Nelson, (Rigger) RAAF LAC C Meridith, (W/T Operator0 RAAF LAC J P Lynch, (Armourer) RAAF AC1 E W Lee, (Rigger/Tail Gunner) RAF AC2 P G Instance, (W/T Operator). Missing presumed dead RAAF 1292 Flt Lt S Thomson, (Doctor) (PAX) RAF Flt Lt W S Rae RAF Flt Lt R J Vaughan, DFC (Pilot) RAAF AC1 H J Webber, (2nd Fitter) The missing have no known grave. Their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
4089 Aircraftsman Class 1 TIPPING, francis William Source: AWM 237 (65) AWM 64 1/47 NAA : A705, 163/91/232 Commonwealth War Graves Records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Sunderland W 3999 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 21st June 1942 Sunderland W3999 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 1110 hours, detailed to carry out an air sea rescue search to locate a dinghy containing four members of a Wellington. On reaching the area of the search in company with a Whitley, both aircraft were attacked by an Arado 196. W3999 was shot at and immediately lost height and made a good landing with the starboard inner engine smoking. On completion of its landing run the aircraft blew up and disappeared. The Whitley was forced to take violent evasive action and set course for base.. The crew of W3999 have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK. Crew: RAAF 466 Flt Lt Judell, M L Captain (Pilot) RAAF 405394 FO Chataway, C C (Pilot) RAAF 401596 FO Gilbert, B N (Pilot) Free French 30251 PO Hazard (Pilot) RAAF 11065 Sgt P M Benison, (Fitter 11E) RAAF 19034 AC1 T Dorney, (Fitter Mechanic) RAAF 3846 Sgt E J Taylor, (Wireless Air Gunner) RAAF 405419 Sgt J V McLean, (Wireless Air Gunner) RAAF 11931 LAC R G Willis,(Fitter 11A) RAAF 405093 Sgt W L Winterflood, (Air Gunner) RAAF 4089 AC1 F W Tipping, (Armourer)
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
401841 sergeant TROOD, Doctor Dudley Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/125/64 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland W 4019 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On thew 8th August 1942, Sunderland W4019 of No 10 Sqn RAAF, crashed in the bay of Biscay off the coast of Spain, and all the crew were killed. They have no known grave and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing Runnymede, UK. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
473 Flt Lt Yeoman, E StC Captain (Pilot) 400041 FO Gibson, T M (Pilot) 406469 FO Carson, R (Pilot) 403483 FO McEnnally, A R (Observer) 408831 PO Biggin, G M (Observer) 405222 Flt Sgt W H Isle, (EMA/G) 34656 AC1 C A Rheuben, (Fitter 11E) 21152 AC1 W E Menzies, (Fitter 11A) 27883 LAC K T Edwards, (Air Gunner) 401841 Sgt D D Trood, (Air Gunner) 25061 AC1 W O Chelman, (Fitter Arm) 20033 AC1 L T Ogg, (Fitter 11A)
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
408410 Flight Sergeant WADDINGTON, Lawrence Ernest Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/7/205 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland DV969 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 21st September 1943, Sunderland DV969 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 1169 hours, detailed to carry out an anti-submarine patrol Percussion A-C in the Atlantic Ocean. At 1611 hours an incomplete message reading O-A-487-628 was received at base but nothing further was heard, and the aircraft failed to return. Indications ‘E’, were picked up on the radar equipment of aircraft P/10. All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
409000 FO Jennison, A G Captain (Pilot) 420612 FO Buckland, A N (Pilot) 417178 FO Gunson, A W M (Pilot) 401768 FO Coomes, A L (Navigator) 17383 Sgt J T Law, (Flight Engineer) 19458 Sgt S C E Leech, (Fitter 11E) 408319 Flt Sgt N D K Swinton, (Wireless Air Gunner) 408410 Flt Sgt L E Waddington, (Wireless Air Gunner) 419929 Sgt J D T Daley, (Air Gunner) 415529 Flt Sgt D Harris, (Air Gunner) 422410 Flt Sgt C S Cameron, (Air Gunner)
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
17645 Sergeant WALKER, Graham Montgomery Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/7/108 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland W 3986 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 20th May 1943, Sunderland W3986 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 0520 hours detailed to carry out and anti-submarine patrol “Derange”. Coast Guards from Eddystone and Looe reported seeing a flash followed by an explosion, four miles north west of Eddystone. Destroyers searching the area found wreckage including floats thought to be of Sunderland pattern. Later at 1330 hours, two bodies were picked up by a pinnace from Mount Batten They were Sgt Dewhurst and Sgt Owen, from W3986. Nothing further of the missing crew was found. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
401836 Flt Lt Saunders, D Captain (Pilot) 412831 FO Patston, V J (1st Pilot) 405524 FO Smith, G L T (2nd Pilot) 415006 FO Cleland, W R (Navigator) 32523 Sgt P McCombie, (Flight Engineer) 409741 Flt Sgt N D Pollock, (Wireless Air Gunner) 32960 Sgt E Dewhurst, (Air Gunner) 32847 Sgt N J Owen, (WWM/Air Gunner) 5933 Sgt R W B Dowell, (Fitter 11E) 17645 Sgt G M Walker, (WMM) 20127 Sgt R S Moore, (Fitter 11A) 19070 Sgt I Hunter, (Air Gunner)
Sgt Dewhurst and Sgt Owen are buried in the Plymouth (Efford) Cemetery, UK. All the other crew members have no known grave and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. 20003 Aircraftsman Class 1 WEBBER, Henry John Source: AWM 237 (65) AWM 64 1/46 Part 2 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland T 9072 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 5th December 1941, Sunderland T9072 was airborne at Oban at 0925 hours on a flight to Pembroke Dock The following passengers were carried : Wg Cdr A K Richards, Flt Lt S Thomson (RAAF), Flt Lt R J Vaughan, (RAF) and Flt Lt W S Rae, (RAF). When the aircraft was approx 15 miles north west of Holyhead at 1121 hours it crashed into the Irish Sea. The following is a report made by Sqn Ldr Courtney, (Captain) : : “ The aircraft was flying at about 800 feet, course approx 210Mag, vis 20 miles, no cloud, heavy swell, wind 10k 240deg. At 1115 hours it was reported to me by Flt Lt Vaughan RAF who was at the controls that the port outer had backfired. I immediately took control and found that the port outer was spitting back through the carburettor at irregular intervals. The loss of revs was not serious and boost was only affected momentarily as the engine backfired. There was no excessive vibration and the engine pressure and temps were normal. I was convinced there was nothing wrong with the engine. I throttled it back to approx 1200 revs and increased the other three engines to maintain height and speed. At 1120 hours I felt a very strong vibration. I immediately throttled back and cut off the magnetic switches of the port outer engine. On looing around I found that the engine cowling had been fractured though still attached to the aircraft. The aircraft commenced a violent yaw to port which I endeavoured to counteract by use of full opposite rudder, but the aircraft continued to turn with the port wing down at an angle of about 30deg. I throttled back the starboard outer engine and opened up the two inner engines to full throttle in an endeavour to get air control of the rudder. This was of no effect. The aircraft continued to turn violently to port with about a 45deg angle. I throttled back the two inner engines and was able to check the speed of the aircraft slightly by the use of the elevators. The aircraft hit the sea at an angle of 45 degrees, down wind, across the top of the swell and speed about 90K ASI. The aircraft immediately broke up and in five seconds was completely submerged. It was later found that the hull had been severed aft of the main plane, crushed forward of the pilot’s seats, and that the whole of the lower deck had been cut off. Survivors reached the port main plane from which both engines had been torn and remained there until rescued by a boat from MV Kilkenny which had seen our distress signals. The estimated time of the crash was 1121 hours, and the survivors were taken off the aircraft at 1215 hours and it sank immediately.”.
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Those rescued were Wg Cdr Richards, PAX RAAF Sqn Ldr Courtney, Captain (Pilot) RAAF PO Steele, C W (1st Pilot) RAAF PO Ferguson, G E (2nd Pilot) RAAF FO Goddard, S G (Observer) RAAF Cpl S R Strang, (1st Fitter) RAAF Cpl W H Nelson, (Rigger) RAAF LAC C Meridith, (W/T Operator0 RAAF LAC J P Lynch, (Armourer) RAAF AC1 E W Lee, (Rigger/Tail Gunner) RAF AC2 P G Instance, (W/T Operator). Missing presumed dead RAAF 1292 Flt Lt S Thomson, (Doctor) (PAX) RAF Flt Lt W S Rae RAF Flt Lt R J Vaughan, DFC (Pilot) RAAF AC1 H J Webber, (2nd Fitter) The missing have no known grave. Their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
405658 Warrant Officer WEBSTER, James George Hudson Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705,166/3/91 Commonwealth War Graves Records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Sunderland DP 177 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 11th August 1943, Sunderland DP177, took off at 0856 hours on F/10, a Musketry 10.3 anti-submarine patrol. At 1410 hours approx, a Sunderland aircraft believed to be DP177, was sighted by W/10, which was on the neighbouring patrol. Since then nothing was heard from DP177, which failed to return to base. All the crew were lost at sea and have no known grave. Their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede UK. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
401502 Flt Lt Gerrard, N C Captain (Pilot) 412372 FO Bowen, I W (Pilot) 405664 PO Smith, K D (Pilot) 421631 PO Rowland, J J (Navigator) 205795 PO Adams, R J (Air Gunner) Squadron Gunnery Officer 403746 Sgt F H Jones, (Wireless Air Gunner) 405658 Flt Sgt J H G Webster, (Wireless Air Gunner) 32957 Sgt J E Challinor, (Air Gunner) 61002 Sgt J R Dallas, (Armourer/Air Gunner) 16949 Sgt E G Matthews, (Fitter 11A) 422461 Sgt J G Dwyer, (Air Gunner) 33244 Sgt D E Bennington, (
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. 418026 Flying Officer WELCH, Arthur Maurice Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/6/223 Commonwealth War Graves Records Sunderland Aircraft Type: W 4020 Serial number: Radio call sign: 10 Sqn RAAF Unit: Summary: On the 1st August 1943, Sunderland W4020 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 1001 hours detailed to carry out an anti-submarine patrol Musketry 10-3. At 1440 hours, when in position 45.36N 10.23W and on course 045deg at 1,700 feet, the aircraft sighted five Sloops bearing 130deg T about six miles away, apparently engaged in a U boat hunt escorted by a Catalina aircraft. As W4020 altered course towards the Sloops, a U boat was sighted on course 310degT, bearing 060degT approx tw miles distant. W4020 passed over the U boat and made a tight turn to port and came in to attack from 060deg on the starboard quarter. Six DC’s were dropped from 50 feet which straddled the conning tower three on either side, while the conning tower was still visible. The tail gunner saw the U boat enclosed in a DC explosion and then saw it sink by the nose. During the approach the nose gunner opened fire with machine gun fire, and return fire was experienced from the U boats 20mm conning tower gun. W4020 was hit on the starboard inner engine and the starboard main petrol tank. Petrol from the damaged tank over flooded the bridge when the aircraft was a quarter of a mile distant. The aircraft continued on the same course for six miles, made a 180 deg turn to port, and then ditched in 15/20 foot swell cross wind. The aircraft bounced twice, then settled very quickly apparently badly Damaged in the hull. None of the six survivors can tell of further events until free of the wreckage and swimming in water. The starboard main plane was used as a raft until rescued by HMS Wren 30 minutes later. . Crew: RAAF 407057 Flt Lt Fry, K G Captain (Pilot) Killed RAAF 410218 FO Curtis, J M (1st Pilot) Killed RAAF 416307 FO Budd, H R D (2nd Pilot) Killed RAAF 29746 Flt Sgt L G Fryer, (Fitter 11A) Killed RAAF 27964 Sgt H B Lydeamore, (Air Gunner) Killed RAAF 418026 PO Welch, A M (2nd Navigator) Killed RAAF 407932 FO Portus, J H (Navigator) RAAF 405965 Flt Sgt P E Cook, (Wireless air Gunner) RAAF 416911 Flt Sgt R G Welfare, (Wireless Air Gunner) RAAF 420734 Flt Sgt D I Conacher, (Air Gunner) RAAF 41635 LAC J Haslem,(Armourer/Air Gunner) RAAF 17142 Sgt F O Pettersson, (Ftter11E/Air Gunner) The six crew who lost their lives have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
13891 Aircraftsman Class 1 WHITE, Garnet William Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/33/144 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland W 3994 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 31st July 1942, Sunderland W3994 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 0215 hours, on an aircraft recce/anti-sub patrol. The aircraft took the maximum load of antisubmarine bombs and was to carry out a patrol along the Spanish coast just outside territorial waters. No signals were received from the aircraft which failed to return from the mission., Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
280651 Flt Lt Martin, E B Captain (Pilot) 405185 FO O’Dwyer, A F ((1st Pilot) 403653 PO Frith, E F H (2nd Pilot) 416275 FO Meaker, A R (Navigator) 401759 FO Bartram, C E T (Observer) 406430 Sgt D Bell, (Wireless Air Gunner) 4701 Sgt J R Mullins, (Wireless Mechanic) 14521 AC1 N T Cuddihy, (Fitter 11A) 4559 Sgt C T Bingham, (Aircraft Hand) 13891 AC1 G W White, (Armourer 11069 Sgt H H Fealy, (Fitter 11E) 34754 LAC C L K Johnson, (Fitter Mechanic/Air Gunner)
All the crew have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
11931 Leading Aircraftsman WILLIS, Robert George Source: AWM 237 (65) AWM 64 1/47 NAA : A705, 163/91/232 Commonwealth War Graves Records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Sunderland W 3999 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 21st June 1942 Sunderland W3999 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 1110 hours, detailed to carry out an air sea rescue search to locate a dinghy containing four members of a Wellington. On reaching the area of the search in company with a Whitley, both aircraft were attacked by an Arado 196. W3999 was shot at and immediately lost height and made a good landing with the starboard inner engine smoking. On completion of its landing run the aircraft blew up and disappeared. The Whitley was forced to take violent evasive action and set course for base.. The crew of W3999 have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK. Crew: RAAF 466 Flt Lt Judell, M L Captain (Pilot) RAAF 405394 FO Chataway, C C (Pilot) RAAF 401596 FO Gilbert, B N (Pilot) Free French 30251 PO Hazard (Pilot) RAAF 11065 Sgt P M Benison, (Fitter 11E) RAAF 19034 AC1 T Dorney, (Fitter Mechanic) RAAF 3846 Sgt E J Taylor, (Wireless Air Gunner) RAAF 405419 Sgt J V McLean, (Wireless Air Gunner) RAAF 11931 LAC R G Willis,(Fitter 11A) RAAF 405093 Sgt W L Winterflood, (Air Gunner) RAAF 4089 AC1 F W Tipping, (Armourer)
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
405093 Sergeant WINTERFLOOD, William Laurence Source: AWM 237 (65) AWM 64 1/47 NAA : A705, 163/91/232 Commonwealth War Graves Records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Sunderland W 3999 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 21st June 1942 Sunderland W3999 took off from RAF Mount Batten at 1110 hours, detailed to carry out an air sea rescue search to locate a dinghy containing four members of a Wellington. On reaching the area of the search in company with a Whitley, both aircraft were attacked by an Arado 196. W3999 was shot at and immediately lost height and made a good landing with the starboard inner engine smoking. On completion of its landing run the aircraft blew up and disappeared. The Whitley was forced to take violent evasive action and set course for base.. The crew of W3999 have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK. Crew: RAAF 466 Flt Lt Judell, M L Captain (Pilot) RAAF 405394 FO Chataway, C C (Pilot) RAAF 401596 FO Gilbert, B N (Pilot) Free French 30251 PO Hazard (Pilot) RAAF 11065 Sgt P M Benison, (Fitter 11E) RAAF 19034 AC1 T Dorney, (Fitter Mechanic) RAAF 3846 Sgt E J Taylor, (Wireless Air Gunner) RAAF 405419 Sgt J V McLean, (Wireless Air Gunner) RAAF 11931 LAC R G Willis,(Fitter 11A) RAAF 405093 Sgt W L Winterflood, (Air Gunner) RAAF 4089 AC1 F W Tipping, (Armourer)
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
473 Flight Lieutanant YEOMAN, Edwin St Clair Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/125/64 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland W 4019 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On thew 8th August 1942, Sunderland W4019 of No 10 Sqn RAAF, crashed in the bay of Biscay off the coast of Spain, and all the crew were killed. They have no known grave and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing Runnymede, UK. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
473 Flt Lt Yeoman, E StC Captain (Pilot) 400041 FO Gibson, T M (Pilot) 406469 FO Carson, R (Pilot) 403483 FO McEnnally, A R (Observer) 408831 PO Biggin, G M (Observer) 405222 Flt Sgt W H Isle, (EMA/G) 34656 AC1 C A Rheuben, (Fitter 11E) 21152 AC1 W E Menzies, (Fitter 11A) 27883 LAC K T Edwards, (Air Gunner) 401841 Sgt D D Trood, (Air Gunner) 25061 AC1 W O Chelman, (Fitter Arm) 20033 AC1 L T Ogg, (Fitter 11A)
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
407014 Pilot Officer THORPE, Wynton Powell Source : NAA : A707 163/58/105 Commonwealth War Graves records: Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Sunderland W 6054 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 13th November 1942, at approx 2100 hours, Sutherland W6054 flown by PO Thorpe (Captain), crashed in the sea near Plymouth, UK, on completion of a ferry flight from Gibraltar to RAF Mount Batten, All the crew some of whom were injured, survived the crash, but the five passengers lost their lives. . Crew : RAAF 407014 PO Thorpe, W P Captain (Pilot) RAAF 407895 PO Gray R P (1st Pilot) RAAF 407901 FO Lees, F J (2nd Pilot) RAAF 296813 PO Moore, W S (Navigator) RAAF 33244 Cpl D E Bennington, (2nd Fitter) RAAF 16858 Cpl D L Graham, (Rigger) RAAF 34000 Sgt R B Wilkinson, (1st Wireless Operator) RAAF 405615 Sgt S J Smith, (2nd Wireless Operator) RAAF 21903 LAC P Stanton, (Armourer) RAAF 41449 Sgt D G Keating, (Tail Gunner) Passengers : Royal Army Brigadier F W Vogel Killed Royal Navy Captain G W Wadham Killed Royal Navy Captain R N Peters Killed Royal Navy Commander R R Devlin Killed RAF Sgt R E Cordrey (Ait Gunner) Killed
Injured Seriously injured
Brigadier Vogel is buried in the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, UK. Captain Wadham is buried in the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, UK. Commander Devlin is buried in the Plymouth (Weston Hill) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Cordrey was cremated at the Camberwell (Honor Oak) Crematorium. UK..
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR IN NUMBER 10 SQUADRON RAAF BASED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
408581Warrant Officer JACKSON, Ronald Edward Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/20/164 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves Records
Sunderland DP 197 10 Sqn RAAF
Summary: On the 15th August 1944, Sunderland DP197 crashed at Dunbeath Scotland, and all thew crew were killed. They are buried in the Rosskeen Parish Churchyard Extensions (or Burial Grounds). UK. The Churchyard is close to the north shore of the Cromarty Firth between Invergordon and Allness, Scotland. Crew: RCAF RCAF RCAF RCAF RCAF RCAF RCAF RCAF RCAF RCAF RCAF RCAF RAAF RAF RAF
Flt Lt Mercer, R L Captain (Pilot) FO Rowson, R S (Pilot) FO Unser, A N (Pilot) Flt Lt Sargent, W E (Navigator) PO Wood, T B (Wireless Air Gunner) PO Fulton, R W (Wireless Air Gunner) PO Whyte, P A (Flight Engineer) PO Sturdy, V C ( WO L H Ludington, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt W Komer, (Air Gunner) `Flt Sgt N R Dulsy, ( Flt Sgt A F Pesa, ( 408581 WO R E Jackson, ( Sgt R Norton, (Flight Mechanic Engines/Air Gunner) Sgt D R Trask, (Air Gunner)
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