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The crew departed RAF Upwood on a cross country training flight. The airplane crash landed for unknown reasons in Ramsey St Mary's and was wrecked. Two crew members were injured.
Crew:
Sgt T. Mair, pilot,
Sgt J. P. Robinson, observer,
Sgt J. Lawson, wireless operator and air gunner.

The airplane departed RAF Pocklington at 1420LT on a training mission, but as it cleared the runway, the port outer engine cut. Thick smoke issued from the manifold and despite full power being applied, the bomber would not climb above 300 feet. Fifteen minutes later, a crash-landing was made at RAF Catfoss, whereupon the undercarriage collapsed and the Halifax slid into Blenheim registered Z7302 belonging to 13 OTU. Both airplanes were wrecked and there were no casualties.
Crew:
Sgt A. I. T. Moir +4.

The pilot departed RAF Cranfield on a solo training flight. In unknown circumstances, the airplane crashed near Turvey and was destroyed. The pilot was killed.
Crew:
Sgt William Whalley, pilot.

The crew departed RAF Turnberry on a navigation exercise. In unclear circumstances, the twin engine airplane impacted the slope of Mt Goat Fell and was destroyed. All three crew members were killed.
Crew:
F/Sgt Louis Orlin Glay, pilot,
F/Sgt John Orville MacLean, observer,
F/Sgt John William Leyland, wireless operator and air gunner.

After landing at RAF Wigsley, the aircraft skidded on runway, veered off and eventually collided with trees. All occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

The airplane departed RAF Marham at 2039LT on August 28 on an operation to Nuremberg. It crash landed at 0438LT at Barton Bendish RLG and was destroyed. No injuries reported.
Crew:
P/O J. W. Berry,
P/O G. E. Wallace,
Sgt J. Goad,
Sgt J. T. Harris,
Sgt W. K. Bryant.

The airplane departed RAF Downham Market in the evening of August 28 on an operation to Nuremberg. While returning to England the following night, it crashed upon landing at Manston Airfield. Dazzled by the Chance lights, the pilot failed to see a line of parked aircraft until it was too late to prevent a collision. The airplane was destroyed and there were no injuries among the crew.
Crew:
P/O J. C. F. Du Toit, pilot,
Sgt G. A. Wishart,
Sgt I. A. Campbell,
Sgt W. V. Richardson,
Sgt R. Pool,
Sgt S. V. Reeves,
F/Sgt B. C. Bull.

The airplane departed RAF Oakington at 2038LT on August 28 on an operation to Nuremberg. It crash landed at 0351LT at Manston Airfield colliding with parked Spitfires and finishing up against the station armory. All seven crew members escaped unhurt.
Crew:
Sgt R. H. Middleton,
Sgt N. Vickers,
F/Sgt H. F. Russell,
Sgt D. H. Jones,
Sgt J. W. Mackie,
F/Sgt H. W. Gough,
Sgt D. Cameron.

The airplane departed RAF Pocklington at 2004LT on August 28 on an operation to Saarbrücken. It encountered severe icing conditions and after losing height was hit by the German Flak in the vicinity of Ostend. The port aileron was shot away and petrol began leaking from number 5 tank. Flat splinters hit St Storey in the legs and his wounds were so severe that he died shortly after the Halifax crash landed at 0130LT at RAF Honington.
Crew:
W/O F. A. Schaw,
Sgt T. Metcalfe,
F/Sgt J. Reynolds,
F/Sgt A. W. Summers,
Sgt R. Levente,
Sgt E. R. Smith,
Sgt William Storey, air gunner. †

The airplane departed RAF Snaith on the evening of August 28 on an operation to Saarbrücken. The following night, while returning to England, it crash landed at RAF Middle Wallop with its undercarriage jammed. Shortly afterwards, some incendiaries fell from the aircraft, and in the ensuing fire, the Wellington was destroyed. There were no injuries.
Crew:
P/O J. B. W. Birks,
Sgt T. J. Bolger,
Sgt S. Meignard,
Sgt Deed,
Sgt Pearce.