Originally Posted by
chevvron
I only recall what I read in 'Aeroplane Monthly' about 30 years ago; maybe you could try their archives. There was much speculation regarding what had happened during the 'missing' time, even running to landing elsewhere and re-fuellig for some 'clandestine' mission.
I must admit it was sad the way she died, apparently dragged into the propellor af a ship.
Thanks for the response. Not sure I believe in the landed somewhere else for secret mission, which I have also heard of. It would make sense of the missing time but I go with the view she made it to Kidlington but couldn't land due to weather. As whole of Southern England had poor weather I believe she simply stooged around waiting for a break in the cloud cover or better weather. Neither happened, she ran low on fuel and decided to ditch. By the way, I have found a source that confirms the times for Blackpool and the accident! So, whatever the truth, she was in the air for a long time. Thanks for your input.