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I think that there is a likelihood that there should be some photographs around from this era.
Until recently the squadron had a strong squadron association.However the Squadron Association Secretary, Mr Barry Collins,11 Gulliane Drive, Warmsworth Doncaster ,DN4 9NW may be able to field information etc about the squadron.(Public Domain address)
Looking at the fate of the aircraft, it would appear that the aircraft was detailed to attack enemy ground forces in the vicinity of Sedan on the Meuse in an attempt to stem the breakthrough of German forces at a critical period in the Battle for France
From their final resting place at Durnbach, it is highly probable that the aircraft was brought down in the Baden Wurttenberg Lander (similar to a English Shire and on the east bank of the Rhine ) and their initial burial was in this Lander.It is possible that the British Government were notified of this place by the German authorities via the Protecting Power (Swiss) / ICRC .If this was the case then the CWGC would be aware of this.On the other hand, the initial grave site may have been discovered early postwar by the RAF Graves investigation teams whose main function was to account for missing RAF casualties.The CWGC would ultimately be aware of this for their task of reinterring the area casualties in the concentration military cemetery at Durnbach.
As regards the aircraft's fate, the Air Historical Branch of the Royal Air Force may have the aircraft included in its Aircraft loss record system. It also has a record of RAF casualties
The address is: Air Historical Branch (RAF)
Building 266
RAF Bentley Priory
Stanmore.
Middlesex
HA7 3HH
and the CWGC
2 Marlow Road
Maidenhead
Berkshire SL6 7DX
I hope this may be of some assistance. |