A fisherman’s net unexpectedly brought on the surface the remains (part of one of the wings) of an RAF Wellington south of the island of Evia, close to the area where HMS Britanic has sunk. The remains will be taken to the HAF museum for restoration.
Any info regarding the date of the crash, whether the crew survived and the registration number of the A/C would higly be appreciated.
George
By: Peter - 14th May 2006 at 18:37
Wow pretty amazing condition. Will they go after the rest of her?
By: fantasma_337 - 14th May 2006 at 16:12
http://www.haf.gr/newsmedia/wellington1.jpg
By: Atcham Tower - 12th April 2006 at 17:07
I have now checked through all the Air-Britain RAF serial number books and there are quite a lot of possibilities, maybe 12 or more. Some are noted as missing from operations over the Aegean. Another is JA354 of No 221 Sqdn, based at Kalamaki/Hasssani, missing on air test, presumed to have crashed in sea off Greek coast, 3 April 1945.
Are there any manufacturer’s data plates on the wing section? VABL would denote built at Vickers-Armstrongs Blackpool, VACH at VA Chester. This would narrow the search down a little. Are there any plans to look for more wreckage? Engine type would help and the six-figure number engraved on the crankcase would, if still visible, identify the exact aircraft. But I am sure you know that!
By: fantasma_337 - 12th April 2006 at 13:05
Roger that Belbecos, I heard that too but no more info yet… I’ll let you know when I find out more details…
By: Atcham Tower - 11th April 2006 at 14:05
Could be Z8510 of No 104 Sqdn based at Kabrit, Egypt. Missing from a raid on Eleusis 21 March 1942. Also Z8436 of No 104 30 March, 1942 missing from another raid on Eleusis. I have not had time to investigate further but I am sure that someone on this forum with more knowledge than me will be able to suggest other Wellingtons.
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April 11, 2006 at 12:41 am