Last night I received a phone call, from Captain Short’s son. Also named Bernard, he was only six years old at the time of his Father’s death, consequently he doesn’t know too much about his Father’s death and service with the ATA and is interested to know more. He would be very grateful for any information we can gather. He is also delighted that I am planning to lay a wreath in his Father’s memory as he is not well enought to consider a journey from his home in Hull to Manchester.
I’ve applied for the aircraft’s Movement and Loss cards and am chasing up other avenues at the moment. If anyone has any ideas how to help please don’t hesitate to let me know.
If we have anyone in the Edenbridge area, the Flight Engineer, Arthur Bird, was buried in Edenbridge Cemetery Extension. I would be most grateful for a photograph of the grave and the name of the newspaper covering that area. Perhaps there might be a report of his death or an obituary? Mybe even a photograph.
Thanks to everyone for taking the time to follow this story and for all the help received so far. Mr. Short has also asked me to pass on his thanks to everyone trying to help. I know he is really touched by this.
Regards,
kev35
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