Hi Nils,

Pilot was Squadron Leader J G Macintyre:
MACINTYRE, JAMES GALT
Initials: J G
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Squadron Leader
Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force
Unit Text: 44 Sqdn.
Age: 28
Date of Death: 29/07/1940
Service No: 36015
Additional information: Son of John Lester Macintyre and Mary Jane Macintyre, of Highcliffe, Christchurch, Hampshire. B.A. (Oxon.).
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: 5A. F. 14.
Cemetery: HAMBURG CEMETERY

According to W R Chorley Bomber Command losses this aircraft was flying at 8,000 ft over Hamburg and collided with a barrage balloon cable crashing in target area (target being Hamburg!).

Sources: W R Chorley Bomber Command Losses & CWGC website.

Regards
Linzee

David, you could try asking about the German night fighter pilot on the TOCH forum here http://forum.12oclockhigh.net/ someone might know something.

chicken and mushroom pie.

i found two leaves in it. no, really. 😮 University food…….

Bay leaf perhaps? It’s used to add flavour to such things as soups, pies, stews etc 😀

I wonder if it might have been this Harry Walmsley? Quote below from this page http://www.rafweb.org/Biographies/BennettD.htm

Citation for the award of the Distinguished Flying Medal.
1114164 Sergeant Harry WALMSLEY, No.10 Squadron.

One night in April, 1942, Wing Commander Bennett and Sergeant Walmsley were .the captain and second pilot respectively of an aircraft which attacked the German naval base in the Trondheim fiord. In spite of a fierce defensive barrage, the attack was carried out at an extremely low level. The aircraft was hit by shell-fire and, later, burst into flames. Wing Commander Bennett and Sergeant Walmsley were forced to escape by parachute but both landed safely in occupied territory. Both Wing Commander Bennett and Sergeant Walmsley displayed excellent resource and, after escaping from German soldiers and police, they eventually reached Swedish territory after a most arduous and trying journey across snow-clad mountains. Throughout, both Wing Commander Bennett and Sergeant Walmsley displayed courage, initiative and devotion to duty of the highest order.”

(London Gazette – 16 Jun 1942)

That series has just started in this country, and it’s quite an enjoyable hour of entertainment apart from that poncy fairy presenter who goes by the name of Jeremy

Give it time, I dare say he’ll grow on you 😀 He’s actually quite entertaining.

Regarding Wellington L7775 mentioned a few posts above. Crash site can be viewed here http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/scottish_crashsites/wellingtonl7775.html

Picture below is of one pegasus engine from Wellington IC R1646 from 20 OTU lost 19/01/1942 which now forms memorial to the crew. Full story of loss here http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/scottish_crashsites/wellingtonr1646.html

You can also visit the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website here http://www.cwgc.org/cwgcinternet/search.aspx and conduct a search to identify where the airmen onboard were from and where they are buried.

Lovin’ it, lovin’ it 😀 bring it on :diablo:

These pics taken today out skiing from my back door.