Originally Posted by
Petasus
Hello all.
First post obviously, with a request for some help with research:
XH646 Victor B2 collided with a Canberra on the night of 19 August 1968 near the village of Holt in Norfolk. Both crews were killed outright. My uncle was the P2 of the Victor and I would like to be able to learn more about that fateful night.
I have 'Googled' and gleaned some information, as yet I haven't chased any RAF sources, although this could be the next step.
I believe the Victor was from Marham and the Canberra from Bruggen, the Victor crew were on a departure climb out from Marham during atrocious weather. A radio call from XH646 was heard, "Passing 3,500 ft", this was the last received transmission.
I would be indebted to any PPruners who can help me out by correcting the above, sharing experience, etc or just where to look next.
Thanks in advance.
Petasus
My father was Captain of the Victor his name was William Anthony Gallienne. Thank you everybody for your memories and this interesting thread. I didn't know about the bombing competition that's very interesting and the more threads and articles keep springing up about my dads air crash the more I learn.
I went to the 25 th anniversary memorial service in Holt where my mum and myself helped unveil a memorial plaque which was filmed by Anglia tv. If there is a 50 th as there should rightly be I think many people might like to go as from my reading this tragic event in my life also seems to be held in the memories of so many others. So its comforting to know that so many people have remembered my dad and the two crews.
Thank you for this thread