The conspiracy theorists would love this.
In which direction did the 'very lively RAF types' disappear?
Wellington T2900. 9 Squadron. X1D WS-L.
Operation Berlin. 17th April 1941.
T2900 was one of two No.9 Sqdn Wellingtons lost on this night in two separate operations. See: N2745. Airborne 2057 17Apr41 from Honington. During the course of the next five hours a number of W/T signals were received, the last being at 0058 when SOS was transmitted. At this stage the bomber was plotted 30 miles E of Lowestoft, Suffolk,
but despite an intensive investigation of the area by the Royal Navy, no trace of this Wellington and its crew were found. All are commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial. Sgt R.D.C.Stark KIA Sgt F.W.Baker KIA Sgt J.W.Nightingarl KIA Sgt G.Gibb KIA Sgt J.E.Johnson KIA Sgt H.F.Hurt KIA "