Hawker Typhoon R7644 crash info?

Cranswick, PM’d

The pilot, Sgt James Struthers Jones, RNZAF, age 23, was killed; he is buried in St Matthew’s churchyard, Sutton Bridge. He had taken off at 1120 for formation flying with (then) Plt Off William Dring.

R7644 was a Typhoon IA built by Gloster, delivered to Hawker (Langley) for production testing on 19 Feb 42, then to 56 Sqn on 2 April 42 becoming ‘US-B’. It crashed at Moulton near Spalding on 18 Aug 42 and was the third Typhoon known to be lost to structural failure; it had flown 96 hrs 35 mins.

I know a group intended digging the crash site back in 1984 but don’t know if this was ever carried out. If so, I’d be surprised if they found much as, owing to the significant nature of the crash, wreckage was taken to Hawker/RAE for examination – I’ve seen photos of it there.

Then perhaps you could be more specific about what information you are seeking?

any more info other than the air britain books, possible location, pilots name, KAS?

seen as you’ve joined in do you have any info?

Cheers mate, i have the air britain books so got that info already, thanks anyway

Then perhaps you could be more specific about what information you are seeking?

Air Britain has it with 56Sqn. Tail broke off in dive near Spalding, Lincs, 18/8/42. Very absorbent ground around there. Hope this helps.

Cheers mate, i have the air britain books so got that info already, thanks anyway

Air Britain has it with 56Sqn. Tail broke off in dive near Spalding, Lincs, 18/8/42. Very absorbent ground around there. Hope this helps.