On May 25th 1943, a No.199 Squadron Wellington was lost on an operation over Germany. I understand the crew who died were F/O Makin, F/O Reade, Sgt Scott and P/O Douglas. Can anyone confirm the names and maybe add to what I know.
I interviewed the wireless/operator who survived the war. He was injured in a previous raid so was replaced in this fateful raid. More importantly, does anyone know of any photographs, or know of any individual from this squadron with whom I could converse?
By: Phillip Rhodes - 1st April 2006 at 15:01
I interviewed George Martin for my documentary. He was the original wireless operator / air gunner, but was injured during a previous mission. He though all his mates had died – until a few years ago when he discovered that the navigator had survived and now lives in Brighton. Many thanks for the information. Very much appreciated, indeed.
Best Wishes
Phillip Rhodes
By: Peter Clare - 1st April 2006 at 12:02
The following is taken from Bomber Command Losses Vol 4 by WR Chorley
25-26 May 1943
199 Squadron
Wellington X. HF488 EX-U
Op. Dusseldorf
Crew.
F/O. D. Makin +
F/O. FS. Reade pow
P/O. RT. Douglas +
Sgt. WH. Thomson +
Sgt. TM. Scott +
Took off Ingham. outbound at 15,000 feet, shot down by a night-fighter and crashed 0140hrs at Caberg (Limburg), 3km NW of Maastricht, Holland. The dead were taken to a military cemetery at Venlo since when their remains have been removed to Jonkerbos War Cemetery.
Regards
Peter Clare.
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