Gallagher. A J. Johnston. A S. Sansome. G H.
7 November 1943.
1663 HCU.
Halifax V.
Serial. EB134.
Base. Rufforth, Yorkshire.
Crew.
F/S. G H. Sansome RAAF. + F/S. A S. Johnston RAAF. +
W/O. N W. Gardner RCAF +
Sgt. A J. Gallagher RAAF +
Sgt. E W. Camp +
Sgt. L H. Wildman +
Sgt. R M. Clark +
Aircraft was on a night time training flight when it was diverted from its base but appears to have gotten lost. All crew killed in subsequent crash in Galway. Wreckage over the border 17 Nov. A. Tierney article 'Sound of Wings' in
JOTS 2006. OTS and the people of Lavally unveiled a
memorial to the crew on August 5, 2007. Thread on
57Rescue Forum Nov2005. Rootes built, EB127 - EB160; [MA File G2/X/1250, read for names; Article above and order of service, booklet from memorial service; All the RAAF men's Service records and casualty files are digitized on NAA; IMA #B78; MacCarron p.51, crew not all Canadian, 3 Australians, 1 Canadian and remainder British; Robertson p.210]
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Geoff,
This seems, for the time being, all I can offer on details concerning RAAF personnel losses in Ireland. I've gone through your list but cannot find any others listed in my reference books. Maybe others can help more.
Regards
Peter.
PS.
For the 5 OTU losses could I suggest this publication, seems to be just down the road from you.
No. 5 OTU Operational Training Unit RAAF 1942 - 46 and 1970 - 71: Lever, J. A.: 0958721823