Hi all,
a few years ago I was given a small bag of airframe parts , and on the bag, all it says is “HUNTER- WILMINGTON” ???
I have gone through the air britain book 1945 to 1999 post war losses and have drawn a blank.. I dont even have a serial number to go on, :confused:
Can anyone shed any light on this incident, the aircraft , the serial number
etc.
If I at least find a serial number then I can find out its history.. do any of you live near Wilmington.. and do any of you know the story, or perhaps witnessed the actual incident… ?? or have photo’s of this Hunter in service
Any help would be really appreciated
Thanks in anticipation.
Chris C 🙂
By: Malta Spitfire - 18th March 2011 at 14:05
Hunter Crash
I recently went to the cemetery at Biggin Hill to photograph the grave of F/L John L Taylor. Next to his headstone is the one for F/O John Munroe, which I also have a photo of if you are interested.
Paul Lovell
By: merkle - 26th January 2011 at 20:54
:DThank you so much all of you for your help.. amazing. the photo’s are a bonus,
now I can frame these fragments in a box frame with history and a pic for my wall, thankyou so much for your help .
when i have completed it , I will post a pic on here of the completed said frame .
thanks again,
a very happy
Chris C
By: nimgen - 26th January 2011 at 19:51
Extract from ‘Category Five’
17 Apr 56, WN965, Hunter 5, Wilmington near Dartford
The aircraft took off normally, turned starboard into the safe lane and climbed away. However, shortly afterwards, the aircraft dived vertically into the ground. Although several theories as to the loss were considered, none could be proved. Flying Officer John Philip James Munroe, 23
By: hunterxf382 - 26th January 2011 at 19:21
17/04/1956
WN965
Hunter F5
41 Sqn
Dived into the ground at Wilmington, Kent after take off from Biggin Hill. The pilot was killed. No cause was found.
taken from UK Serials site confirms the above too…
Found an illustration of the same aircraft on the Wings Palette site too, which might be handy for you?
Also a photo of it in better days is online HERE although the date given of 1957 must be incorrect?
By: merkle - 26th January 2011 at 18:48
Many thanks for that 🙂
i did a bit more googling after posting and i stumbled across this page, many thanks
I guess being way back in 1956 the chances of finding a photo are remote. but worth trying for ..
many thanks once again 🙂
By: UKAVIATOR - 26th January 2011 at 18:22
The aircraft was a Hawker Hunter F.5. serial number WN965 from 41 Squadron, based at Biggin Hill, and the crash occured on 17th April 1956.Some details here:
http://www.wilmingtonpc.kentparishes.gov.uk/default.cfm?pid=3371
Another post here with a contact name:
http://www.wilmingtonpc.kentparishes.gov.uk/default.cfm?pid=messages&threadid=1687
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