408 squadron , Halifax V11 NP-711 coded EQ-O

thomasbairner · Aircraftsman 1st Class

408 squadron , Halifax V11 NP-711 coded EQ-O

Bill Walker · Warrant Officer

Chorely's book on Bomber command losses, probably the best reference source for this type of question, only states "Cause of loss and crash-site not established. " The aircraft took off at 17:14 UK time.

You can find some details on the crewmembers from the Commonwealth War Graves Commision web site, using their search function at the link below.

http://www.cwgc.org/debt_of_honour.asp?menuid=14

-- Edited by Bill Walker on Tuesday 4th of January 2011 02:08:05 PM

richard.k · Flight Sergeant

No exactly sure what caused their demise, more and likely a Night Fighter attack, but they came down on a side of a hill, 1,000 feet above the town of Leistadt, about 2 kms west of the town. It came down in a forest, clearing a 500 foot diameter area after a terrific explosion. An eye witness claimed it was flying in a north west direction, on fire. There was a terrific explosion when it hit the ground and a large fire was started. Hope this bit of info helps.
richard.k

thomasbairner · Aircraftsman 1st Class

Thanks for the info. Any other info learned I would appreciate it. Regards, tombairner

thomasbairner · Aircraftsman 1st Class

Thanks for the info. Will enlist help suggested by you. Regards, tombairner

Bill Walker · Warrant Officer

Thanks for that Richard. Can I ask what your source is?