Good morning Chris,

The SGLO-database is very helpful when it comes to Dutch WW2 losses: http://verliesregister.studiegroepluchtoorlog.nl/zoek-serial.php

The aircraft was shot down by a Luftwaffe nightfighter at 02:15 LT on June 23rd, 1943. It was on a mission to Mülheim with 427 Sq, and had departed RAF Leeming 23:40 LT on June 22nd. Crash site is at Bronsbergen aan de IJssel, near Warnsveld, just south of Zutphen.

The crew was killed, and all are buried at Warnsveld (Wichmond cemetery):
Pilot F/O N.D. (Norman Duncan) Reid AFC (RCAF J/10353). AGe 28, son of George William and Janet Reid, of Durban MAN.
Flight Engineer Sgt. D. (Durston) Mann (RAF 1437312). Age 21, son of Haris and Edith Minnie Mann, of New Hey (Lancs).
Navigator F/O A.A. (Armand Alphonse) Pariseau (RCAF J/14193). Age 31, son of Rene C. and Mary Pariseau, of Winnipeg MAN.
Bomb aimer Sgt. P.B. (Peter Brindley) Robinson (RAF 1394512). Age 21, son of Norman Paget and Gladys Alice Mary Robinson, of Hatch End, Middlesex (but you would know, since this was your relative).
Wireless Operator/Airgunner F/O B.M. (Byron McGie) Gracie (RCAF J/21043). Age 23, son of Louis Alexander and Elizabeth Ann Gracie, of Edmonton ALTA.
Airgunner F/Sgt. N.F. (Norman Frederick) Notley (RCAF R/103340). Age 20, son of Alfred Philip and Violet May Notley, of Toronto ONT.
Airgunner F/Sgt. H.P. (Harry Pliley) Heximer (RCAF R/131460). Age 29, son of Harry and Marie Heximer, of Chippawa ONT.

Most photos of their graves are at http://www.twgpp.org. If not, let me know. I am not too far away and could take some photos for you if need be.

The aircraft identification letters for this Halifax V have been listed as ZL-G by Dutch sources.

The German nightfighter in question would probably have come from Deelen, Venlo, Leeuwarden or Twente. I am sure fellow forum members can come up with the nightfighter crew names and unit in question, as these are well-documented.

I am sure the crash is mentioned in the recently released book ‘Warnsveld 1940-1945’ released by the local village council (https://www.facebook.com/drwarnsveld)

More on that night can be found in a book on the bombing of Mülheim: http://www.oorlogsboeken.nl/titels/-Als-M%FClheim-lichterloh-brannte/693/9783837512571.htm#.VWbi8Ub2RB8

Good luck with your search!

Interesting. Seems to be a carrier aircraft. Lettering is for a Single Tunable Receiver Control Mount (MT-4/ARR-2) that could be anything.

It certainly looks a lot like the Helldiver-section that Robs Lamploughs had acquired from Greece, apparently off a beach many years ago. That I think used to be at North Weald at one stage.

Usual problems are stressed U/C and bent wing tip.

And in this case judging form the photos a fair bit more, unfortunately. Nothing that can’t be repaired, but not an easy repair. RH gear leg bent outwards and forwards, partially ripped out. Prop strike, engine probably shockloaded. Both wings struck the ground and have damage. Port gear leg collapsed.

RAFM will usually provide a movement card by return email.

Hope this helps and saves a rushed visit!

Indeed they do. Received a very nice e-mail from them with a scan of the movement card of WZ795 from them when I was compiling the aircraft history for the maintenance files during the restoration we did.

Peter, off the top of my head that number was Hector or Hurricane

And Audax, Gladiator, Hind, probably forgetting some biplanes from the era as well. Extensively re-used on sailplanes post-war. Should fit a 4.00 x 3 1/2 tyre.

I recently picked up a tail wheel that I thought was possibly Hurricane….wondering if anyone could confirm?

numbers on tyre…112F3472. Other identifiers are S 190/3 (cat5?) WL14 on 1 side with 31025 on the other 31204

the hub looks as though it has DU62796 (looks like U could be O)

Thanks for any help

A picture would help. Is it 4.00 x 3 1/2 or a larger one?

There was a thread recently on here on this.

The s/n is indeed 130026, and it is the Elden example. Bear in mind this was shot down September 12th, 1944 on its way to homebase Rheine (Germany) by German Flak by accident. At the time the Me262 was still highly secretive. Market Garden turned the south of The Netherlands upside down shortly afterwards, and German forces were in turmoil. It would not be impossible for the very substantial wreck to have been taken away and buried to keep the design secret.

There’s a couple of very good Dutch language articles on it, and the Elden shootdown.