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Hudson Ben Lui

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Hudson Ben Lui

I am researching the Hudson which crashed on Ben Lui on the 15th April 1941.My Uncle Flight Sergeant Doug Green was the pilot of the aircraft who perished with the other three members of the crew. I believe that their remains and other important parts of the aircraft were recovered by 63 MU RAF Carluke headed by Flight Lt MacFarlane on the 16th April 1941.I would be very grateful if anyone has any information which relates to the recovery. I am not sure how to access the ORB that relates to this recovery, do I have to go to RAF Hendon? Any information, help or assistance would be much appreciated.
Chris Eldridge

Hi,Chris i have visited many crash sites over the years and i had a walk to the Hudson crash on Ben Lui in may 08.I have some good video footage and photos of the crash site as it looks today.You can still see the aircrafts reg no and amazingly roundels on the wings even today.There is masses of this aircraft left even both engines in the gully and rear fuesalage.If you are interested in a copy of the cd then let me know and i will forward a copy to you.Regards Tim