Attacker Crash
 

Are there any aircrew of the Naval persuasion who know anymore about
this accident?.The aircraft ,from I believe 1833 sqn.RNVR,was doing DDLs
at Honily airfield, under shot on approach hit a field and the crossed a road
killing 2 boys who were watching the landing, this happened in late 1954
or 1955. My interest in this accident?,one of the boys was my childhood
best friend.My parents emigrated with our family to Canada in April 1954,
for which I am eternally grateful,had they not I would have undoubtably
been standing along side of him.
Regards

I don't know how far their records go back but you may wish to write to the RN Flight Safety and Accident Investigation Centre. The address:

RNFSAIC
RNAS Yeovilton
Yeovil
Somerset
BA22 8HT

Alternatively, a lot of the archives are kept in the FAA Museum. They do a research enquiries service online and also by written request.
http://www.fleetairarm.com/index2.htm - Home page

Address:
Centre for Naval Aviation Records & Research
Fleet Air Arm Museum
Box D6, RNAS Yeovilton
Near Ilchester, Somerset
BA22 8HT
Tel: +44 (0) 1935 840565
Fax: +44 (0) 1935 842630
E-mail: [email protected]

Hope this helps.:)

WHITE OVIES
Thanks for the info., no luck yet but I will keep on trying.
Regards

Details are:

Supermarine Attacker FB2 WP283.

24/10/1955. at Honiley

ADDL's, stalled 150yds short of the runway, crossing road, ended up 100yds up runway, Killing a cicilian ( Mr J S Kearney ) on road and injuring another ( Mr P Jones ). Pilot was S/L RM Neill.

Info from the Air-Britain book 'Fleet Air Arm Fixed Wing Aircraft Since 1946'
www.air-britain.com

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AT Mov
Thanks for the informative post.
Regards