Back in November I was fortunate to dive the remains of a Grumman Wildcat JV751.
The aircraft was lost in Scapa Flow on the 2nd of December 1944 from the deck of HMS Trumpeter. Sub/Lt E.E. Ames was the pilot and he was recovered safe and well.
I know this is a really long shot, but does anyone have a photo of JV751?
Even longer shot…does anyone know any more of Sub/Lt E.E. Ames?
By: SimonBrown - 30th March 2015 at 09:28
He was a bit hard on aircraft having bent Wildcats JV596, JV699 and JV751 during his flying career.
Thanks Ross – good stuff.
I’m not sure the loss of JV751 was down to him…apparently the steam catapult malfunctioned whilst he was in the cockpit with the engine at idle…
By: Ross_McNeill - 30th March 2015 at 09:04
Hi Simon,
You can trace his postings from Commission using the Navy List.
This is online from The National Library of Scotland
Oct 1944 gives him as posted to 852 Sqn and with a seniority in rank Sub/Lt of 23/1/44
http://digital.nls.uk/british-military-lists/pageturner.cfm?id=93356042
Using previous versions of The Navy list will give all postings (including shore establishments) as of the date of the Publication.
eg HMS Heron as Acting Sub/Lt in December 1943 Navy List
http://digital.nls.uk/british-military-lists/pageturner.cfm?id=93220758
He was a bit hard on aircraft having bent Wildcats JV596, JV699 and JV751 during his flying career.
Regards
Ross
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