Memorial to No11 OTU CREWS
I live in the village of North Marston Buckinghamshire where, on the evening of4h January 1945 a Wellington X (HE740?) from No.11 OTU at Westcott dived into the ground from 5,000' and burnt out killing all hands. It has been decided to erect a memorial in our local church in respect of the three RNZF and three RAFVR crew. We have traced relatives for all the NZ crew members who, rightly, are highly supportive. Sadly we have had no such luck with the RAFVR crew members:
1606781 Sgt ian Philip Hendy SMITH (Navigator) - NOK Beckenham, Kent
1894709 Sgt John Arthur WENHAM (Air Gunner) - NOK Maidstone, Kent
1899494 Sgt Reginald Benjamin PRICE (Air Gunner) - NOK Brighton
Whilst an ever helpful War Graves Commission has been able to produce NOK names (none of whom we can locate) there could be a sporting chance that the extensive PPRUNE coverage may come up with an answer or ideas as to how we can further pursue this matter. Grateful for any ideas.