one for the Mosquito (crash) experts, February 14, 1946

Hi forum, Mosquito experts,

Completing my pilot records, Netherlands Air Force, Netherlands Navy and Netherlands East Indies Air Force.

On February 14, 1946 a Mosquito crashed, having departed from Croft, in the Northsea near West Hartlepool. The pilot, G. la Hei of the Netherlands Navy, drowned. Was wondering if a reader knows from what squadron the Mosquito was and what serial it had.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Regards,

Benno

As recorded in Colin Cummings publication ” Final Landings – A summary of RAF Aircraft and Combat losses 1946 -1949″ this accident befell de Havilland Mosquito Mk VI, serial number TA525, of 13 OTU. The circumstances quote “the pilot ignored the air traffic controllers instruction to climb and the aircraft crashed into high ground in cloud.” The location is given as Castle Bolton, Yorkshire. This location is some 5 miles to the West of the town of Leyburn, Wensleydale, North Yorkshire.