Tiger_mate
I lived in Huntingdon at the time the PR9 crashed and we fitters were led to believe that the crew unsuccessfully attempted to eject after trying to fly the aircraft clear of densely populated housing. We never had any problems with our neighbours, they all expressed their sorrow at the loss of our squadron mates.
As for assymetric flying, I can remember two instances of engine loss on take off and both times the aircraft were landed safely. Admittedly the pilot's language whilst unstrapping would make a Matelot wince! I understand that it was a right pig to fly on one engine but at least the PR9 had a powered rudder.
PR9 Ejections:
Could anybody give a history of ejections from the PR9 both successful and unsuccessful. There is no need to give aircraft numbers or names as we do not want to reopen painful memories.
CC