Hi Gauteballe,

thanks for the translation (it was a bit hard to read in your post), I live in Asker and find it very interesting researching my area during WW2. (I had a milorg (resistance) friend who’s last ‘action’ was a target in Asker but he was arrested by the Gestapo on that morning on a train in Oslo).

The four aircrew that survived must have split up, I wonder where the second two were arrested? Maybe next weekend I’ll go back to Sylling for a hike with my GPS and see what’s left now, then go and visit the RAF graves.

cheers,

-John

Hi John

I have looked up the part number on your metal tag and it is not in my parts catalogue!

This is not uncommon – it probably represents a modification. I am waiting on a later parts cataloque (mine is from 1940), which I expect will include details on modded items (hopefully! :p).

That’s alright! Take your time – I have been collecting information on Whitley losses for almost 10 years.

Cheers

Good work on those pedals Hindenberg

I did, and I did reply but I think there is a problem with the messaging system – I couldn’t find said item on my last look, but I will keep checking for you.

Never seen one Cees – sorry!

Thanks John

Your photos show part of the outer wing spar. The rusted steel tubes are the remains of one of the nacelle frames and engine bearers.

I will try to check the part number of the metal label you have.

It’s a pity they have been removed – hopefully they have gone to a museum and will be looked after.

This aircraft was shot down by I/Flakregt 611.

Cheers

Tony – try posting that on the RAF commands forum (you can find it on google). I’m sure someone there (or here) can help.