Crash of a Handley Page H.P.57 Halifax II near Ampleforth: 3 killed
Date & Time:
Nov 5, 1942 at 2230 LT
Operator:
Registration:
DT525
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Linton-on-Ouse - Linton-on-Ouse
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The airplane departed RAF Linton-on-Ouse at 1820LT on a gardening operation. While returning to base in the evening, and while trying to establish their position, the Halifax crashed into high ground near the village of Ampleforth. Three crew members were killed and four others were injured.
Crew:
Sgt J. G. Mills, pilot,
Sgt R. Grey,
Sgt Charles Frederick Clark, air gunner, †
Sgt L. G. Masterton,
Sgt C. M. Edgehill,
F/O Harry Lancaster Humphries, navigator, †
F/Lt George Thomas Turner, air gunner. †
Crew:
Sgt J. G. Mills, pilot,
Sgt R. Grey,
Sgt Charles Frederick Clark, air gunner, †
Sgt L. G. Masterton,
Sgt C. M. Edgehill,
F/O Harry Lancaster Humphries, navigator, †
F/Lt George Thomas Turner, air gunner. †
