Halifax V9992 Crashed 18 August 1942 near Thirsk
I'm hoping the the Power of Prune can help bring some peace of mind to an elderly lady.
76 Sqn Halifax II V9992 (MP-M) crashed near Sowerby, Thirsk, N Yorks on 18 Aug 1942. All crew were lost. On behalf of the daughter of one of the crew, now an elderly but quite spry lady, who was tiny when he died and never knew her father I'm trying to find out as much as I can about the accident. I know that it was returning from the range at Filey on 3 engines and apparently spun in. I have the crew names (Pilot was Flt Sgt Gillies) and burial details, and I'm in touch with the 76 Sqn Association, but can anyone add any information to what we know at present? We're in the process of trying to get hold of the accident record (if there is one) and the relevant service record. Any information would be greatly appreciated - what I've found out so far has deeply touched the lady.
Thanks in advance.
DS