Hello, I have recently become a member, as I have noticed several references to 233 Squadron on this forum. I am researching my father’s RAF war record and he as posted to 233 on 2 Nov 1940 until 11 Jan 1942 as an LAC (engine fitter). I am interested to find out anything about any Hudsons with the markings ZS-N that were in service with the Squadron during his time there. I have found an account online of a PO Williams being shot down in a Hudson N7374 ZS-N on 3 Nov 1940, so I guess that Dad didn’t see that one. Does anyone know details of any subsequent Hudsons given the ZS-N letters?
By: Graphil - 18th July 2012 at 16:37
Thanks Tony. Dad unfortunately didn’t leave any notes.
By: Tony Kearns - 18th July 2012 at 12:11
Regarding the loss of AM541 ZS-N on 27-7-41 I have two of the crew names Sgt. Downer and Sgt. Attwood but the CC Hudsons usually had a four man crew. Does anyone have the other two crew names. Graphil, i wonder did your Dad makes any reference to them in his notes?
Regards
Tony K
By: Graphil - 18th July 2012 at 09:53
Thank you Airfixtwin & Rogier for your information. I will check out the link.
By: Rogier - 18th July 2012 at 01:36
Those co-ordinates put it a long way from home:confused:
If you type the 1940 date into http://www.crashplace.de/output.php you will get quite a lot of info.
By: Airfixtwin - 17th July 2012 at 22:33
27th July 1941, AM541 coded ZS-N crashed in the sea 19:10 hrs, while on escort duty. at 54.50N 10.10W
All crew picked up by HMS Broke
Based at Aldergrove at the time.
Hope that’s of some help
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