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I am researching my Fathers Uncles plane crash , which happened on January 19th 1940. He was a leading Aircarftsman and was on a Avro Anson N5050 of No 502 Squadron, which crashed in the Rhyl/Prestatyn area. I have found out that it carshed in a possible snow storm and that  an ambulance took 7 hours to reach the crash site due to the snow

What I am trying to find out is what would have happened to the wreckage and how do I go about finding the site of the crash, as I would love my Father to visit if possible, as the were very close when my Dad was young.



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Jon,
          Coastal Command Losses, (Ross McNeill) gives that the aircraft spun in onto the foreshore approx 4 miles East of Rhyl. You could also try requesting a copy of AM Form 1180 from the RAF Museum, this may give a location. I also note from C C Losses that H.C.Moorby and R. Beattie were involved in another incident on 02/01/40, when they were on board Anson N5234, which crashed on take-off.
Alan.

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Hi

I'm conducting an investigation too at the moment. Some things I found useful:

1. The AHB may keep a form 765c which apparently relates to non-war related crashes - you may see a serial number of this on the 1180. This form may have much more detail. (I've not got mine yet - may not exist)
2. Look for the ORB for the plane and the home airfield - these will be held at the National Archives at KEW, but you will probably have to go there yourself
3. Investigate all the crew - other crew members relatives may have already done a lot of the leg work for you
4. Talk to the local community via web sites or vist the library - I've found a 90 year old witness to my crash

Sorry if I've used abbreviations etc - but these can all be Googled!

Good Luck

James

-- Edited by jamesinnewcastle on Wednesday 10th of November 2010 07:42:02 AM

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