hillwalker
December 11, 2014 at 5:35 pm

Grumman Avenger XB316 crashsite Northern Ireland.

Anyone have any more info on Avenger XB316 of 815sqn.Eglinton that crashed into westside of Slieve Croob,Co.Down. on 11/12/53. I believe the pilot was Sub Lt.Cooks who was one of three fatalities..Anyone visited the crashsite?

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By: Wyvernfan - 18th December 2014 at 18:50

Thanks hillwalker. Can’t be many Avenger crash sites on land I wouldn’t of thought so a rare opportunity!

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By: hillwalker - 17th December 2014 at 15:56

Thanks for identifying remainder of crew Rob..I will let you know results of seach for crash site.

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By: Wyvernfan - 11th December 2014 at 18:24

XB316 (351 GN) 815 Sqn Eglinton, crashed into Sleive Croob enroute to Lee, 10miles S of Donemara. S/L J. Cocks, S/L B.W. Newstead and CRE (Air) T.F.J. Challis all killed.!

Info from Fleet Air Arm Fixed Wing Aircraft since 1946.

Rob