Hudson Losses from RAF Thornaby

T9274

hI,
Are you still interested in the crash involving T9274 from thornaby, and crew members?

Just had a further look through. There’s nothing on those two a/c as far as I can see, but there is a group photo taken in December ’41 with all the people named, as well as a couple of other items.

The RAFM has the Hudson record cards, and would be worth a visit, as would the National Archives for 6 OTU’s ORB; you might find dead crew names listed at the end of the month summary, or you might not find anything, but it’s worth a try!

Geoffrey Jones’ ‘Attacker, the Hudson & it’s flyers’, Wm Kimber, does not seem to have anything on 6 OTU.

PM me for more.

Should’ve thought of the Lockheed Twins myself – well done Paul M.

Andrew Hendrie’s ‘Lockheed Hudson in World War II’ Airlife has:

N7206 – AAEE / 1 OTU / 6 OTU Crashed Gainsford, Co. Durham 1.5.42

It’s also the ‘second’ RAF Hudson, the only prior serialled one being N7205.

T9274 – 206 / 220 / 6 OTU Ditched with engine fire 14m NE of Hartlepool, Co. Durham 6.5.42

Not a lot there, that’s not been covered already, but it at least cross-checks.

Interestingly, Hendrie served at Thornaby with 6 OTU himself, and tells a story of at least one unspecified accident in the book, and there’s 6 refs to 6 OTU in the book, so it’s worth seeking out.

Thanks again chaps.

From The Lockheed Twins by Peter J Marson. Published by Air Britain

N7206 – c/n B142-1602 Mark 1, delivered to Air Ministry for RAF 14th Feb 1939, then: A&AEE, 1 OTU, 6 OTU. Hit wires low flying Gainford Co Durham, 1st May 1942 – So match for above

T9274 – c/ 214-2309 Mark 1 , delivered to Air Ministry for RAF 4th April 1940, tehn 2067 Sqn, 220 Sqn, 6OTU – Ditched after engine failure 14 miles NE Hartlepool, 6th May 1942

Nick & JDK,

That’s great stuff! Many thanks indeed.

Steve

This may be a match for N7206:

http://www.worldwar2exraf.co.uk/Aircrew%20Notice%20Board/aircrew%20notice%20board%20157.htm

John Eric Walton
Message Date 13/07/06
Post # 1411

Arthur Walton is seeking any information or anyone who may have known his Brother, Sergeant (Pilot) John Eric Walton who was reported killed in action when his aircraft crashed at Summerhouse/Gainsford limestone quarry near Darlington on 01/05/1942 whilst flying Hudsons with 6 OTU at RAF Thornaby.
The other crew members were as follows
1286418 Sgt.(W.op/Air gunr.) Arthur Albert Henry Stafford
1260822 Sgt.(Obs.) Reginald Ernest Russell
1116273 Sgnt.(W.Op.Air gunr.) John Edward Sketcher
If you remember John or can help with any 6 OTU group photos then Arthur would like to hear from you and can be contacted at the email address below .
Contact Email address

Arthur Walton [email]arthur@arthurwalton.wanadoo.co.uk[/email]

Ask on RAF Commands

www.rafcommands.com

I’ll dig out my Hudson refs, but I’m not optimistic there’ll be much.

(One of the 55)

Ah OK, that would be no then. Many thanks to the 55 for at least reading the thread.