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Pilot Officer Cecil Laing Hulse 04/06/1940
Aberdeen Weekly Journal - Thursday 27 June 1940
SHETLAND PILOT-OFFICER DEAD
Dr Katherine E. W. Hulse. Lerwick, has now received intimation of the death her younger son, Pilot Officer Cecil Laing Hulse, following a recent operation for appendicitis in France. He was officially reported missing last Monday, and two days later the War Office informed her was safe, his name having been confused with that of another officer.
SHETLAND PILOT-OFFICER DEAD
Dr Katherine E. W. Hulse. Lerwick, has now received intimation of the death her younger son, Pilot Officer Cecil Laing Hulse, following a recent operation for appendicitis in France. He was officially reported missing last Monday, and two days later the War Office informed her was safe, his name having been confused with that of another officer.
Choloy War Cemetery, France. Photo: Ben (find a grave)
NOTE: Pilot Officer Cecil Laing Hulse. 12 Sqdn.
Buried in Choloy War Cemetery, France.
Son of Norman Bright Hulse, and of Katherine Edith Winifred Hulse, of Flackwell Heath, Buckinghamshire.
Buried in Choloy War Cemetery, France.
Son of Norman Bright Hulse, and of Katherine Edith Winifred Hulse, of Flackwell Heath, Buckinghamshire.
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Sergeant. John Henry Williamson, R.A.F.V.R. 29/08/1941
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Shetland Times - Saturday 14 March 1942
WILLIAMSON., — Reported missing in August, 1941, now officially presumed killed in action, Sergt. John Henry Williamson, R.A.F., aged 23 years, elder son of the late Henry Williamson and Mrs. Grace Williamson, 39 Restalrig Road, Leith.
Deeply regretted. —lnserted by his sorrowing grandmother uncles and aunts at Pund, Whiteness.
WILLIAMSON., — Reported missing in August, 1941, now officially presumed killed in action, Sergt. John Henry Williamson, R.A.F., aged 23 years, elder son of the late Henry Williamson and Mrs. Grace Williamson, 39 Restalrig Road, Leith.
Deeply regretted. —lnserted by his sorrowing grandmother uncles and aunts at Pund, Whiteness.
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Wreckage of Wellington R1604
Flushing (Vlissingen) Northern Cemetery, Netherlands.
NOTE: Sergeant. John Henry Williamson, R.A.F. (1057437) Pilot. 214 Sqdn. Wellington Ic R1604. Crashed around 2300 hrs. at St. Annaland, Netherlands.. Cause of crash is believed that the aircraft above was hit by lightning.
Buried Flushing (Vlissingen) Northern Cemetery, Netherlands.
Buried Flushing (Vlissingen) Northern Cemetery, Netherlands.
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Sergeant- Pilot Allan Cruikshank Hendry, R.A.F.V.R 21/10/1941
Aberdeen Weekly Journal - Thursday 30 October 1941
Shetland Air Pilot Sgt.-Pilot Allan G. Hendry, R.A.F., married, younger son of Dr and Mrs George Hendry, Voe, Shetland, has been killed while on active service. His brother-in-law, Capt. William Black. Gordon Highlanders, was killed at Dunkirk last-year.
Shetland News - Thursday 06 November 1941
Shetland Fighter-Pilot’s Death. — As already briefly announced, the death occurred In & flying accident on 21st October of Sergeant- Pilot Allan C. Hendry, R.A.F.V.R., of Voe, Shetland. The younger son of Dr and Mrs. Hendry, Olnadale, Voe, Sergeant-Pilot Hendry was born in Voe just over 22 years ago, and was educated at the Anderson Institute, Lerwick and the Aberdeen Grammar School. He was studying dentistry when the war broke out, and shortly afterwards volunteered. joining the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. He first joined the City of Glasgow Fighter Squadron and rose to be a fighter pilot with the rank of sergeant. Part of his work as such was convoy duty in the Atlantic, and he helped with his plane to convoy certain of the ships coming back from the Bismarck episode. He was later transferred to the City of Edinburgh Squadron, as he was married and his wife lived in Edinburgh, and he did a certain amount of duty in the south of England with his squadron. Latterly he developed ear trouble arising out of strain in ‘diving’ with his plane, and he was transferred to the Ferry Command ( ie ferrying Spitfires etc., from the manufacturing works to -their stations) until such time as he should recover from his ailment. It was while he was on this work that he was accidentally killed. The death of this young man on the threshold of life is another of many similar current tragedies and the sincere sympathy is extended to his widow, his parents, his brother, Dr Maxwell Hendry, and his sister, now doubly bereaved since her husband, Capt. Diack, of the B.E.F. was killed in action in France on 3rd June, 1940.
Shetland Air Pilot Sgt.-Pilot Allan G. Hendry, R.A.F., married, younger son of Dr and Mrs George Hendry, Voe, Shetland, has been killed while on active service. His brother-in-law, Capt. William Black. Gordon Highlanders, was killed at Dunkirk last-year.
Shetland News - Thursday 06 November 1941
Shetland Fighter-Pilot’s Death. — As already briefly announced, the death occurred In & flying accident on 21st October of Sergeant- Pilot Allan C. Hendry, R.A.F.V.R., of Voe, Shetland. The younger son of Dr and Mrs. Hendry, Olnadale, Voe, Sergeant-Pilot Hendry was born in Voe just over 22 years ago, and was educated at the Anderson Institute, Lerwick and the Aberdeen Grammar School. He was studying dentistry when the war broke out, and shortly afterwards volunteered. joining the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. He first joined the City of Glasgow Fighter Squadron and rose to be a fighter pilot with the rank of sergeant. Part of his work as such was convoy duty in the Atlantic, and he helped with his plane to convoy certain of the ships coming back from the Bismarck episode. He was later transferred to the City of Edinburgh Squadron, as he was married and his wife lived in Edinburgh, and he did a certain amount of duty in the south of England with his squadron. Latterly he developed ear trouble arising out of strain in ‘diving’ with his plane, and he was transferred to the Ferry Command ( ie ferrying Spitfires etc., from the manufacturing works to -their stations) until such time as he should recover from his ailment. It was while he was on this work that he was accidentally killed. The death of this young man on the threshold of life is another of many similar current tragedies and the sincere sympathy is extended to his widow, his parents, his brother, Dr Maxwell Hendry, and his sister, now doubly bereaved since her husband, Capt. Diack, of the B.E.F. was killed in action in France on 3rd June, 1940.
Edinburgh (Morningside) Cemetery, Photo: R. Niven
NOTE: Sergeant- Pilot Allan C. Hendry (985887) 1 ADF. Lost in a flying accident while ferrying Tiger Moth II N6747. Aircraft spun into the ground at Bucklesham, Suffolk while on delivery to RAF Matlaske, Norfolk.
Buried in Edinburgh (Morningside) Cemetery,
Buried in Edinburgh (Morningside) Cemetery,
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Flt. Sgt. George Leslie Blair Arthur RAF 07/10/1941
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Shetland News - Thursday 04 December 1941
Shetland Airman Killed. — Information was recently received by Mr Edward Arthur, Billister, Nesting, that his nephew, Leslie Arthur, who was in the Fleet Air Arm, had been killed in an accident in England. He was the oldest son of Capt. George Arthur, who now resides in Shields.
Shetland Airman Killed. — Information was recently received by Mr Edward Arthur, Billister, Nesting, that his nephew, Leslie Arthur, who was in the Fleet Air Arm, had been killed in an accident in England. He was the oldest son of Capt. George Arthur, who now resides in Shields.
South Shields (Harton) Cemetery
NOTE: Flt. Sgt. George Leslie Blair Arthur RAF (1057444) 42 Sqdn. Lost with Blenheim V5762, Tebbs Farm, Flagg Fenn House near Peterborough, Cambridgeshire in fog.
Son of George Arthur, of Nesting, Shetland.
Son of George Arthur, of Nesting, Shetland.
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L.A.C. Thomas Peter Watt R.A.F.V.R. 19/12/1941
Shetland News - Thursday 01 January 1942
SHETLAND AIRMAN KILLED. L.A.C. THOMAS WATT, SCALLOWAY.
A promising young Shetland airman lost his life in a flying accident in Scotland on Friday, 19th inst. He was Leading Aircraftsman Thomas Watt, aged 23, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Watt, New Houses, Scalloway. He was engaged on special duty at the time he met with the accident which proved fatal. Young Watt was a very clever pupil at the Anderson Institute where he studied for six years and gained higher certificate. He wag particularly good at mathematics. After leaving school he went to the fishing for a year or so, and some four months ago he joined the RAF. as he was very keen on flying. He made excellent progress, and was well on the way to qualify as a fighter pilot.
Watt was a keen and intelligent man, and was always imbued with a determination to do well whatever he took in hand. He had got on so well that he would soon have qualified as a fighter pilot, and his natural ability, daring and physical qualifications would have stood him in good stead as a first Class airman. We are sure his many friends in Scalloway and Lerwick will hear the news of his unfortunate death with sharp regret. Watt was home on his first leave about six weeks ago, and a letter written by him on, the day before he met his death was received by his parents on Saturday the 20th. To them and to his four brothers and two sisters Sincere sympathy is extended in their tragic bereavement.
The remains were brought north to Lerwick last Saturday and the funeral took place from the Methodist Church. Scalloway, on Sunday, and was attended by a large number of mourners, including a detachment of RAF men. Pastor Dexter officiated and was assisted by Revs. J. W, Roberton and W. L. Telford. The coffin, which was draped with the Union Jack and was conveyed to Tingwall Churchyard, where the interment took place. Among many beautiful wreaths were three from deceased’s fellow airmen st the station where he was killed and three from R.AF. units in Shetland
SHETLAND AIRMAN KILLED. L.A.C. THOMAS WATT, SCALLOWAY.
A promising young Shetland airman lost his life in a flying accident in Scotland on Friday, 19th inst. He was Leading Aircraftsman Thomas Watt, aged 23, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Watt, New Houses, Scalloway. He was engaged on special duty at the time he met with the accident which proved fatal. Young Watt was a very clever pupil at the Anderson Institute where he studied for six years and gained higher certificate. He wag particularly good at mathematics. After leaving school he went to the fishing for a year or so, and some four months ago he joined the RAF. as he was very keen on flying. He made excellent progress, and was well on the way to qualify as a fighter pilot.
Watt was a keen and intelligent man, and was always imbued with a determination to do well whatever he took in hand. He had got on so well that he would soon have qualified as a fighter pilot, and his natural ability, daring and physical qualifications would have stood him in good stead as a first Class airman. We are sure his many friends in Scalloway and Lerwick will hear the news of his unfortunate death with sharp regret. Watt was home on his first leave about six weeks ago, and a letter written by him on, the day before he met his death was received by his parents on Saturday the 20th. To them and to his four brothers and two sisters Sincere sympathy is extended in their tragic bereavement.
The remains were brought north to Lerwick last Saturday and the funeral took place from the Methodist Church. Scalloway, on Sunday, and was attended by a large number of mourners, including a detachment of RAF men. Pastor Dexter officiated and was assisted by Revs. J. W, Roberton and W. L. Telford. The coffin, which was draped with the Union Jack and was conveyed to Tingwall Churchyard, where the interment took place. Among many beautiful wreaths were three from deceased’s fellow airmen st the station where he was killed and three from R.AF. units in Shetland
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Family grave and grave Thomas Peter Watt. Photos Nigel Jennison.
NOTE: Leading Aircraftsman Thomas Watt (1371023).
Buried in Tingwall Parish Churchyard.
Buried in Tingwall Parish Churchyard.
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AC 1 Robert Jamieson R.A.F. 26/02/1942
Shetland Times - Saturday 14 March 1942
Shetland Airman’s Death.
KILLED IN ACCIDENT IN ORKNEY. About a week ago brief word was received of the death of a Shetland airman who was killed in an accident in Orkney on 26th February. He was A/C. Robert Jamieson, R.A.F., aged 31 years, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jamieson, Burnside, Voe, who joined the R.A.F. in July, 1940. He was married only five weeks ago, his wife being Miss Isabella Garrick, Hestensetter, Skeld, Very sincere sympathy will be felt for his wife, so soon bereaved after her marriage, and for his parents and brothers and sisters in their loss,
Shetland Times - Saturday 14 March 1942
JAMIESON.—At Naval Hospital, Orkney, as the result of an accident on 26th February, 1942, Robert, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Jamieson, Burnside, Voe, Deliing, and husband of Isabella Garrick, Hestensetter, Skeld.
Underneath are the everlasting arms
Shetland News - Thursday 19 March 1942
Local Intelligence
Shetland Airman Killed in Orkney Accident. —News wag recently received of the death in Orkney, as & result of an accident on 26th February, of A.C. Robert Jamieson, R.A.F, aged 31. youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jamieson, Burnside, Voe. A.C. Jamieson, who joined the Royal Air Force in July, 1940, married only four or five Weeks before his death to Miss Isabella Garrick. Hestensetter, Skeld. A very popular young man, deceased was held in high esteem by all who knew him, and sincere sympathy is extended to his young wife and to his parents and brothers and sisters in their sudden bereavement -
Shetland Airman’s Death.
KILLED IN ACCIDENT IN ORKNEY. About a week ago brief word was received of the death of a Shetland airman who was killed in an accident in Orkney on 26th February. He was A/C. Robert Jamieson, R.A.F., aged 31 years, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jamieson, Burnside, Voe, who joined the R.A.F. in July, 1940. He was married only five weeks ago, his wife being Miss Isabella Garrick, Hestensetter, Skeld, Very sincere sympathy will be felt for his wife, so soon bereaved after her marriage, and for his parents and brothers and sisters in their loss,
Shetland Times - Saturday 14 March 1942
JAMIESON.—At Naval Hospital, Orkney, as the result of an accident on 26th February, 1942, Robert, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Jamieson, Burnside, Voe, Deliing, and husband of Isabella Garrick, Hestensetter, Skeld.
Underneath are the everlasting arms
Shetland News - Thursday 19 March 1942
Local Intelligence
Shetland Airman Killed in Orkney Accident. —News wag recently received of the death in Orkney, as & result of an accident on 26th February, of A.C. Robert Jamieson, R.A.F, aged 31. youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jamieson, Burnside, Voe. A.C. Jamieson, who joined the Royal Air Force in July, 1940, married only four or five Weeks before his death to Miss Isabella Garrick. Hestensetter, Skeld. A very popular young man, deceased was held in high esteem by all who knew him, and sincere sympathy is extended to his young wife and to his parents and brothers and sisters in their sudden bereavement -
Lyness, Orkney Islands, Photo: ADB48 (Find a Grave)
NOTE: 950 Balloon Sqdn. See HERE
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A.C.1 Magnus Smith R.A.F 06/07/1942
Shetland News - Thursday 23 July 1942
LERWICK AIRMAN DIES IN INDIA. AC1 MAGNUS SMITH, RAF.
Telegraphic news came to hand late last Friday night of the death of a young Shetland airman in India. He was A.C.1 Magnus Smith, the younger son of Mr. and Mrs. William Smith, 68 Braewick Road. who received the telegram stating that he died of dysentery in the Central Military Hospital. Asansol. Bengal, on 6th inst. A 1st class Aircraftsman, he was in the Motor Transport Section of the R.AF., and was only 28 years of age and unmarried. After leaving school young Smith began work as driver of a bread van for Mr. William Hughson, baker, who occupied the Hygienic Bakery (Messrs. Russell & Coy.) in Commercial Street, and who later removed to the Ideal Bakery, Commercial Road. Thereafter for several years Smith worked to the late Mr. T. J. Anderson as driver and chauffeur. In 1938 he left Lerwick and proceeded to Blackpool and served for a time in the electricity department of Blackpool Corporation, but when the electric illuminations at that resort were stopped after the outbreak of war, he returned tp Lerwick and secured work as a motor driver to Messrs William Dale & Sons, contractors, Dunfermline and Lerwick. On being called up on 26th May, 1941, he, was sent to Blackpool and went through g motor transport course there and at Weston, He was then posted to Lyness, but before reaching Orkney he was released for three months to return to Messrs Dale as driver. That was in November last year, and on 14th January this year he was recalled to the R.A.F. and sent to Dyce. Early in February he was home for about a week on compassionate leave, and a little later was back in Lerwick on draft leave, leaving again on the 25th of that month for Blackpool. There he was issued with tropical kit, and he sailed for the East on the first of April reaching India about the third week of May. Since then his parents had received three airgraph letters from him, one from Freetown, West Africa, and two from Cape Town. One of these arrived on the afternoon before his death news came to hand, and a fourth letter, written a considerable time ago at sea, arrived after the news of his death. Magnus was a general favourite among the younger people of the town, and his unexpected death came as a great shock to his parents and sisters, as well as to his many friends. He was very fond of music, and was an accomplished player on the guitar and banjo, and often played at dances and social functions in town and country. He was a member of Morton Lodge, No. 89. His only brother, Seaman Gilbert J. Smith, is in the Royal Navy, and was one of the survivors from H.M.S. Cornwall when she was sunk in the Mediterranean not so very long ago. and from whom two letters have recently been received from South Africa. Sincere sympathy is extended to Mr. William Smith (who served in the Navy in the Great war), his wife, son and four daughters in their very tragic and sudden bereavement.
Shetland Times - Saturday 25 July 1942
MAGNUS SMITH, OF LERWICK.
It is with regret that we have to record the death from dysentry, on 6th July, while serving in India, of A.C.I Magnus Smith, aged 28, second son of Mr. and Mrs. A. W, Smith, of 68, Braewick Road, Lerwick. His parents received a wire on Friday evening " Deeply regret to inform you that your son died on 6th July in the Central Military Hospital, Asansol, India, from bacillary dysentry. Letter follows''.
Only that morning they had received an airgraph letter from Magnus in which he stated that he wag quite well, so that the telegram announcing his sad death came as a particularly tragic blow to the family who but a few hours earlier had been rejoicing in the news he had sent them of his welfare.
Magnus left this country for overseas some time in April, arriving in India in May. His first letter home was dated 28th May, and two more airgraphs were received from him.
Called up on 26th May, 1941, he had his R.A.F. training in a north-west town, subsequently going to other stations. While he was serving, Messrs. William Dale and Son, of Lerwick, by whom he was employed, applied for his release to assist them in their work, and he was granted compassionate leave from 29th September, 1941, to 14th January, 1942.
His last leave was from the 20th to the 25th February. Before joining Messrs. Dale, for whom he acted as car and lorry driver, he was employed as a chauffeur by Mr. T. J. Anderson, grocer, of Lerwick. He had a flair for engineering, and was, until he joined the R.A.F., making considerable progress with his studies in a correspondence course, having gained high marks for his work. He liked nothing better than taking a car to pieces, and rebuilding it, and also making running repairs.
For a short while he was with the Blackpool Corporation, where his engineering knowledge was of special value. He was educated at Lerwick Central School. Music was his hobby, and he won quite a reputation. He enjoyed playing on the guitar and piano at entertainments and dances. He was a member of Lerwick Congregational Church Choir, and he will be greatly missed. He was a Freemason and a member of Lodge Morton (No 89). Magnus was well-known and highly respected in the town. Always cheerful, and with a bright smile, he was ever ready to help others and give them the benefit of his experience. By his sad death Lerwick has lost a young man who was willing to take his part in the life of the town. His eldest brother. Gilbert Johnson, is in the Navy, and was serving in H.M.S. Cornwall when she was sunk. He was, fortunately, rescued. Magnus heard the news on the wireless, but did not know whether his brother was a survivor or not. When his parents received his address in India they wired him that Gilbert was safe, but it is not yet known whether the cable reached him before his death.
Delhi War Cemetery. National Capital Territory of Delhi, India. Photo: Toone (Find a grave)
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L.A.C. Alexander Irvine R.A.F.V.R. 10/10/1942
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Shetland News - Thursday 22 October 1942
SHETLAND AIRMAN'S DEATH IN WEST AFRICA. L.A.C. ALEXANDER IRVINE, MOSSBANK.
News was recently received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Irvine, of Infieid, Mossbank (late of Graven), of the death in hospital of their younger son, L.A.C. Alex. Irvine. He was serving In West Africa, and he contracted blackwater fever and died in hospital there on 10th October. He joined the R.A.F. 16 months ago, and had been home on leave only once, in December of last year, and he went overseas in February last. Before joining up, L.A.C. Irvine, who was unmarried, was in the employment of the County Council, and he was exceedingly well liked by his fellow workmen. The unexpected news of his death came as a shock to his father, mother, brother, sister in law and little niece, and to them sincre sympathy is extended in their bereavement. At evening worship in Mossbank Church on Sunday, the Rev. C. H. Dick said: ‘‘Before beginning our intercessory prayer, I wish to express the deep sympathy that we feel as a congregation with Mr and Mrs Alexander Irvine, of Infleld, in the loss of their younger son. He was on service in the treacherous climate of West Africa, when a dangerous malady fell upon him. As much as any soldier in the trenches he has died at the post of duty. We are thankful for his share in our country’s service. He was a member of this congregation and very regular in his attendance at the public worship of God's House. In this way he gave an example that was of great value. I myself, greatly deplore his loss, for I was counting upon him to be a tower of strength to this congregation in the coming days. As we express our tender sympathy with his people, we are thankful that we can also commend them to the sympathy and consolations of God."
Shetland Times - Saturday 31 October 1942
IRVINE—At No. 40 Hospital, West Africa, on 10th October, Alexander Irvine, L.A.C., R.A.F., younger son of Alex. and Mary Irvine, Infield, Mossbank, late of Graven, aged 34 years.
Oh, for the touch of a vanished hand,
And the sound of a voice that is still.
There is a link death cannot sever,
Love and remembrance last for ever. — Inserted by his sorrowing father, mother, brother, sister-in-law and little niece.
SHETLAND AIRMAN'S DEATH IN WEST AFRICA. L.A.C. ALEXANDER IRVINE, MOSSBANK.
News was recently received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Irvine, of Infieid, Mossbank (late of Graven), of the death in hospital of their younger son, L.A.C. Alex. Irvine. He was serving In West Africa, and he contracted blackwater fever and died in hospital there on 10th October. He joined the R.A.F. 16 months ago, and had been home on leave only once, in December of last year, and he went overseas in February last. Before joining up, L.A.C. Irvine, who was unmarried, was in the employment of the County Council, and he was exceedingly well liked by his fellow workmen. The unexpected news of his death came as a shock to his father, mother, brother, sister in law and little niece, and to them sincre sympathy is extended in their bereavement. At evening worship in Mossbank Church on Sunday, the Rev. C. H. Dick said: ‘‘Before beginning our intercessory prayer, I wish to express the deep sympathy that we feel as a congregation with Mr and Mrs Alexander Irvine, of Infleld, in the loss of their younger son. He was on service in the treacherous climate of West Africa, when a dangerous malady fell upon him. As much as any soldier in the trenches he has died at the post of duty. We are thankful for his share in our country’s service. He was a member of this congregation and very regular in his attendance at the public worship of God's House. In this way he gave an example that was of great value. I myself, greatly deplore his loss, for I was counting upon him to be a tower of strength to this congregation in the coming days. As we express our tender sympathy with his people, we are thankful that we can also commend them to the sympathy and consolations of God."
Shetland Times - Saturday 31 October 1942
IRVINE—At No. 40 Hospital, West Africa, on 10th October, Alexander Irvine, L.A.C., R.A.F., younger son of Alex. and Mary Irvine, Infield, Mossbank, late of Graven, aged 34 years.
Oh, for the touch of a vanished hand,
And the sound of a voice that is still.
There is a link death cannot sever,
Love and remembrance last for ever. — Inserted by his sorrowing father, mother, brother, sister-in-law and little niece.
NOTE: Leading Aircraftman Alexander Irvine. 200 Sqdn RAF
Buried at the Fajara War Cemetery Banjul City, Gambia
Buried at the Fajara War Cemetery Banjul City, Gambia
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Sergeant-Pilot John Tulloch, R.A.F.V.R. 24/08/1943
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SGT.-PILOT JOHN TULLOCH, eldest son of the late Mr John Tulloch, Ivy Cottage, North Road, Lerwick, and of Mrs Tulloch, who was killed on active service in the Middle East in August.
Shetland News - Thursday 02 September 1943
SHETLAND AIRMAN KILLED. SERGT.-PILOT JOHN TULLOCH, LERWICK.
Telegraphic news was received by his mother last Thursday afternoon stating that her eldest son, Sergt.-Pilot John Tulloch, R.A.F, had been killed while on active service in the Middle East in August. He was only 21 years of age. Sergt.-Pilot Tulloch, whose father, Mr John Tulloch, Ivy Cottage, North Road, Lerwick, died recently, was formerly on the staff of the Union Bank, Ltd., Lerwick. . He joined the Lerwick Flight of the Air Training Corps practically on its formation, at its second parade, on 18th April 1941, and served in the Flight till 5th August of that year, when he joined the R.A.F.
SHETLAND AIRMAN KILLED. SERGT.-PILOT JOHN TULLOCH, LERWICK.
Telegraphic news was received by his mother last Thursday afternoon stating that her eldest son, Sergt.-Pilot John Tulloch, R.A.F, had been killed while on active service in the Middle East in August. He was only 21 years of age. Sergt.-Pilot Tulloch, whose father, Mr John Tulloch, Ivy Cottage, North Road, Lerwick, died recently, was formerly on the staff of the Union Bank, Ltd., Lerwick. . He joined the Lerwick Flight of the Air Training Corps practically on its formation, at its second parade, on 18th April 1941, and served in the Flight till 5th August of that year, when he joined the R.A.F.
After serving in the Initial Training Wing in this country, he crossed to America, where he trained for several months with the U.S.A, Air Force, and finally secured his wings. Further training followed with the R.A.F. in Britain, and he was in the unique position of being able to wear the silver wings of a U.S.A pilot and the blue wings of the RAF. He was home in Lerwick last April on his first leave for a year, and when he went south again, he was to undertake operational duty with Bomber Command. A handsome, well set up young man, who was very popular with all who knew him, Sergt. Pilot Tulloch had got on exceedingly well in the Royal Air Force, and in the short time he had been with Bomber Command he had no doubt given a highly creditable account of himself. The news of his untimely death came as a great shock to his widowed mother, brothers (both of whom are in the Lerwick A.T.C), and sister, and sincere sympathy is extended to them in their very sad and unexpected bereavement.
NOTE: Sergeant-Pilot John Tulloch (1349137) Pilot of Wellington II Z8425 which collided with Wellington II W5430 in Cairo.
Buried in Heliopolis War Cemetery, Egypt
NOTE: Sergeant-Pilot John Tulloch (1349137) Pilot of Wellington II Z8425 which collided with Wellington II W5430 in Cairo.
Buried in Heliopolis War Cemetery, Egypt
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Flight Engineer Sergeant Harry Thomas French, R.A.F. 02/09/1943
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Shetland Times - Friday 17 September 1943
AIRMAN HUSBAND MISSING.
The airman husband of a Lerwick girl is missing. He is Sergeant Harry French, flight engineer on a Liberator bomber flying with Coastal Command, and is well-known in Shetland, where he was stationed in the early years of the war. While stationed here about two years ago he married Miss Mary Hurluck of Lerwick, who at the time was assistant in Mr. C. B. Stout’s chemist shop. Mrs. French, now living at Bournemouth, received brief official intimation that her husband was missing, following an operational flight.
AIRMAN HUSBAND MISSING.
The airman husband of a Lerwick girl is missing. He is Sergeant Harry French, flight engineer on a Liberator bomber flying with Coastal Command, and is well-known in Shetland, where he was stationed in the early years of the war. While stationed here about two years ago he married Miss Mary Hurluck of Lerwick, who at the time was assistant in Mr. C. B. Stout’s chemist shop. Mrs. French, now living at Bournemouth, received brief official intimation that her husband was missing, following an operational flight.
Runnymede Memorial
AIR-27-1388 - 224 Sqn - Sept 1943
NOTE: Flight Engineer Sergeant Harry Thomas French (564328) 224 Sqdn. Lost in Liberator V FL938
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Flight-Sergeant. James G. Bennett R.C.A.F. 27/11/1943
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Shetland News - Thursday 16 March 1944
SHETLAND WOMAN'S AIRMAN SON MISSING.
FLIGHT-SGT. JAMES G. BENNETT.
Flight-Sergt. James G. Bennett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vivian E. Bennett, of the Royal Canadian Air Force, is listed as “missing, believed killed." as a result of investigation by the International Red Cross Society into a German report' which states that Bennett lost his life on 26th November, He was a pilot of a Lancaster bomber which was over enemy territory on 26th November, and failing to return. Flight-Sergt. Bennett's father is a son of the late Rev. William L. Bennett, who was Methodist ministry in Lerwick nearly 40 years ago; he married Miss Margaret Tait, daughter of the late Capt. James Tait, Lerwick, and Sergt. Bennett is a. nephew of Mrs. J. Harrison, Burgh Road, Lerwick. The Sergt. is married and has two children, a son and daughter. A former member of the B.C. police force, he enlisted with the R.C.A.F. in December, 1941 and went overseas a year ago. His two brothers are C.S.M. W. V. Bennett in Africa and Pte. R. L. Bennett in Scotland.
SHETLAND WOMAN'S AIRMAN SON MISSING.
FLIGHT-SGT. JAMES G. BENNETT.
Flight-Sergt. James G. Bennett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vivian E. Bennett, of the Royal Canadian Air Force, is listed as “missing, believed killed." as a result of investigation by the International Red Cross Society into a German report' which states that Bennett lost his life on 26th November, He was a pilot of a Lancaster bomber which was over enemy territory on 26th November, and failing to return. Flight-Sergt. Bennett's father is a son of the late Rev. William L. Bennett, who was Methodist ministry in Lerwick nearly 40 years ago; he married Miss Margaret Tait, daughter of the late Capt. James Tait, Lerwick, and Sergt. Bennett is a. nephew of Mrs. J. Harrison, Burgh Road, Lerwick. The Sergt. is married and has two children, a son and daughter. A former member of the B.C. police force, he enlisted with the R.C.A.F. in December, 1941 and went overseas a year ago. His two brothers are C.S.M. W. V. Bennett in Africa and Pte. R. L. Bennett in Scotland.
Durnbach War Cemetery Miesbach, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: BobB (find a grave)
NOTE : Flight-Sergeant. James G. Bennett R.C.A.F (J/11590) 101 Sqdn. Lost with Lancaster DV289.
Buried in Durnbach War Cemetery, Germany
Buried in Durnbach War Cemetery, Germany
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Sergeant James Williamson Henderson R.A.F. 07/03/1944
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Shetland News - Thursday 16 March 1944
THE LATE SERGT. JAMES HENDERSON, R.A.F.
Last week we gave brief details of the loss of a young Walls airman, Sergt. Air-Gunner James Henderson, youngest Son of the late Mr. Alex. Henderson and of Mrs. Henderson, Seafield, Walls. It appears that he lost his life as the result of an accident, and the sad news was sent by telegram from the Air Ministry to his mother last Wednesday. Young Henderson joined the R.A.F. in May of last year and very shortly afterwards he qualified as an air-gunner and was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Since being at home on leave at Christmas he had been completing his training at a station in the north of England. He passed all his tests with a high percentage of marks. Sergt. Henderson, who was about 20 years of age, Was & pupil at the Central School, Lerwick, and afterwards at the Anderson Institute, and he interrupted his studies to join the R.A.F. He was & very promising pupil and was exceedingly well liked by all who knew him. Handsome and manly, and a most genuine and sincere young man in every respect. he was a general favourite wherever he went, and his untimely death came as a great shock to his mother and brothers and sisters and to all who, knew him in Walls and Lerwick. His older: brother, Robert Alex. Henderson, who was married, was lost at sea in December, 1942, when he was 33 years of age. Another brother, Andrew, wag torpedoed in 1940, and he was In an open life-boat for nine days. Andrew is married ang lives at Seafield, Walls. The fourth brother, Alexander, is working at Veensgarth. The oldest daughter, Florence, lives with her mother, and the second daughter is Mrs. Marcus Georgeson, Walls,
THE FUNERAL.
The remains were conveyed north to Shetland by a Service plane on Sunday, and the funeral took place at Walls on Tuesday. The service in St. Paul's Church was choral and was conducted by Rev. Stanley J. Slater, minister of Walls Methodist Church. The service, which was very largely attended, testifying to the popularity of the young airman, was a most impressive one. A Flight-Lieut. and eight sergeants from an R.A.F. station in Shetland attended the funeral, and the sergeants carried the coffin, which was draped with the Union Jack, on their shoulders from the Church to the grave. After the remains were committed to the grave, the R.A.F. contingent saluted and then marched away. In the course of the service an R.A.F. plane flew overhead and dipped low in salute. The mourners included a number of friends of the family from Lerwick and several of young Henderson's former schoolmates and colleagues.
THE LATE SERGT. JAMES HENDERSON, R.A.F.
Last week we gave brief details of the loss of a young Walls airman, Sergt. Air-Gunner James Henderson, youngest Son of the late Mr. Alex. Henderson and of Mrs. Henderson, Seafield, Walls. It appears that he lost his life as the result of an accident, and the sad news was sent by telegram from the Air Ministry to his mother last Wednesday. Young Henderson joined the R.A.F. in May of last year and very shortly afterwards he qualified as an air-gunner and was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Since being at home on leave at Christmas he had been completing his training at a station in the north of England. He passed all his tests with a high percentage of marks. Sergt. Henderson, who was about 20 years of age, Was & pupil at the Central School, Lerwick, and afterwards at the Anderson Institute, and he interrupted his studies to join the R.A.F. He was & very promising pupil and was exceedingly well liked by all who knew him. Handsome and manly, and a most genuine and sincere young man in every respect. he was a general favourite wherever he went, and his untimely death came as a great shock to his mother and brothers and sisters and to all who, knew him in Walls and Lerwick. His older: brother, Robert Alex. Henderson, who was married, was lost at sea in December, 1942, when he was 33 years of age. Another brother, Andrew, wag torpedoed in 1940, and he was In an open life-boat for nine days. Andrew is married ang lives at Seafield, Walls. The fourth brother, Alexander, is working at Veensgarth. The oldest daughter, Florence, lives with her mother, and the second daughter is Mrs. Marcus Georgeson, Walls,
THE FUNERAL.
The remains were conveyed north to Shetland by a Service plane on Sunday, and the funeral took place at Walls on Tuesday. The service in St. Paul's Church was choral and was conducted by Rev. Stanley J. Slater, minister of Walls Methodist Church. The service, which was very largely attended, testifying to the popularity of the young airman, was a most impressive one. A Flight-Lieut. and eight sergeants from an R.A.F. station in Shetland attended the funeral, and the sergeants carried the coffin, which was draped with the Union Jack, on their shoulders from the Church to the grave. After the remains were committed to the grave, the R.A.F. contingent saluted and then marched away. In the course of the service an R.A.F. plane flew overhead and dipped low in salute. The mourners included a number of friends of the family from Lerwick and several of young Henderson's former schoolmates and colleagues.
Walls Parish Churchyard, Shetland. Photo: June Woodward.
NOTE: Sergeant James Williamson Henderson (1825541). 1667 HCU- (Heavy Conversion Unit). Lost with Halifax Mk V EB184 - GG-D Aircraft which collided over a bombing range near Doncaster, with Halifax HR657 from 1662 HCU Polish Sqn, and crashed at Graiselound, Lincolnshire. The were no survivors from either crew.
Buried in Walls Parish Churchyard, Shetland.
Buried in Walls Parish Churchyard, Shetland.
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Flying Officer Neil Alexander Gray, RAF 12/04/1944
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Shetland Times - Friday 28 April 1944
Minister’s Airman Son Missing in Italy
A Shetland spitfire pilot, the son of a prominent minister, has been posted missing. He is Flying Officer Neil A. Gray, RAF, only son of the Rev. J. Meikle Gray, M.A, and Mrs Gray, Hoimsound, Bressay, and his parents received official intimation last week that he had not returned from flying operations over enemy-occupied Italy. F/O Gray is 20 years of age, and before leaving school. three years ago, to join the R.AF., was a pupil at the Anderson Educational Institute, Lerwick. He took his flying training in South Africa, and served in North Africa, Sicily and Italy, where his ability earned him quick promotion.
Minister’s Airman Son Missing in Italy
A Shetland spitfire pilot, the son of a prominent minister, has been posted missing. He is Flying Officer Neil A. Gray, RAF, only son of the Rev. J. Meikle Gray, M.A, and Mrs Gray, Hoimsound, Bressay, and his parents received official intimation last week that he had not returned from flying operations over enemy-occupied Italy. F/O Gray is 20 years of age, and before leaving school. three years ago, to join the R.AF., was a pupil at the Anderson Educational Institute, Lerwick. He took his flying training in South Africa, and served in North Africa, Sicily and Italy, where his ability earned him quick promotion.
Beach Head War Cemetery, Anzio, Città Metropolitana di Roma Capitale, Lazio, Italy Photo: Derek Burgess (find a grave)
NOTE: Flying Officer Neil Alexander Gray (137621) 93 Sqdn . Lost with Spitfire V/XI MA623. Hit by flak near Rome.
Buried at Beach Head War Cemetery, Anzio, Italy.
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Sergeant Angus Craig R.A.F.V.R. 25/08/1944
Shetland Times - Friday 08 September 1944
SCALLOWAY AIR GUNNER KILLED OVER GERMANY
Sgt. Air-Gnr. Angus Craig was recently killed in action. He was the only son of the late Alexander and Joan Craig Aberdeen, and grandson of the late Charles Reid and of Catherine Reid. 6 Meadowfield Road, Scalloway. Before joining the R.AF. he was employed in Scalloway as a labourer with Messrs. Robertson and Co. Although he was capable at his work his main interest was in flying, and he obtained his wish when he was called up last August for the RAF. He went into training and gained his A.G. wing in a very short time. He lost his life whilst on bombing operations over Germany.
SCALLOWAY AIR GUNNER KILLED OVER GERMANY
Sgt. Air-Gnr. Angus Craig was recently killed in action. He was the only son of the late Alexander and Joan Craig Aberdeen, and grandson of the late Charles Reid and of Catherine Reid. 6 Meadowfield Road, Scalloway. Before joining the R.AF. he was employed in Scalloway as a labourer with Messrs. Robertson and Co. Although he was capable at his work his main interest was in flying, and he obtained his wish when he was called up last August for the RAF. He went into training and gained his A.G. wing in a very short time. He lost his life whilst on bombing operations over Germany.
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Shetland Times - Friday 15 September 1944
Sergeant Air-Gunner Craig, of Scalloway who, as reported last week, was killed in action over Germany. (photo) 
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Shetland Times - Friday 06 October 1944
SCALLOWAY AIR GUNNER DIES TO SAVE TOWN
A month ago “The Shetland Times” reported the death of Sgt.-Air-Gnr. Angus Craig, grandson of Mrs. C, Reid, 6 Meadowfield Road, Scalloway. His grandmother has now received official notification from the Air Ministry revealing the circumstances in which he died. His aircraft, returning from operational duty over Germany, was badly damaged by flak, and on reaching the coast of England near its base, the pilot, realising that he had to make a forced landing, deliberately crashed his machine into the sea rather than risk landing in a built up area. The following letter received by Mrs C. Reid from the Clerk to the ‘Town Council where the accident happened, explains the heroism of the pilot and the crew. For security reasons the name of the town is omitted. “The Council and inhabitants of this town are very distressed indeed at the unfortunate occurrence here on Friday, 25th August, when the Lancaster Bomber on which your grandson, Sgt.-Air- Gnr. A. Craig, was a member of the crew, crashed into the sea off the coast with the loss of all hands. “By a special resolution of the Council at a recent meeting I have been directed to convey to you our sincere sympathies in the tremendous loss you have sustained in circumstances so tragic. “It is evident that the pilot, realising that he had to make a forced landing, decided to spare the town and its inhabitants and to risk his own life and the life of his comrades by coming down in the sea. For that noble action we shall ever be indebted, but at the same time we deeply regret that it meant such a great sacrifice to those brave young men and all those so dear to them.”
SCALLOWAY AIR GUNNER DIES TO SAVE TOWN
A month ago “The Shetland Times” reported the death of Sgt.-Air-Gnr. Angus Craig, grandson of Mrs. C, Reid, 6 Meadowfield Road, Scalloway. His grandmother has now received official notification from the Air Ministry revealing the circumstances in which he died. His aircraft, returning from operational duty over Germany, was badly damaged by flak, and on reaching the coast of England near its base, the pilot, realising that he had to make a forced landing, deliberately crashed his machine into the sea rather than risk landing in a built up area. The following letter received by Mrs C. Reid from the Clerk to the ‘Town Council where the accident happened, explains the heroism of the pilot and the crew. For security reasons the name of the town is omitted. “The Council and inhabitants of this town are very distressed indeed at the unfortunate occurrence here on Friday, 25th August, when the Lancaster Bomber on which your grandson, Sgt.-Air- Gnr. A. Craig, was a member of the crew, crashed into the sea off the coast with the loss of all hands. “By a special resolution of the Council at a recent meeting I have been directed to convey to you our sincere sympathies in the tremendous loss you have sustained in circumstances so tragic. “It is evident that the pilot, realising that he had to make a forced landing, decided to spare the town and its inhabitants and to risk his own life and the life of his comrades by coming down in the sea. For that noble action we shall ever be indebted, but at the same time we deeply regret that it meant such a great sacrifice to those brave young men and all those so dear to them.”
Cambridge City Cemetery. Photo: Len (find a grave)
NOTE: Sergeant Angus CRAIG (1825324) 218 Sqdn. Lost with Lancaster I LM258.
Buried at Cambridge City Cemetery, Cambridgeshire, England.
Buried at Cambridge City Cemetery, Cambridgeshire, England.
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L.A.C. David Goldwin Morrison R.A.F. 14/07/1945
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Shetland Times - Friday 20 July 1945
MORE SHETLAND CASUALTIES -
L.A.C. DAVID MORRISON DROWNED AT OSLO.
News came to hand of the death of a Shetland R.A.F. man, L.A.C. David Morrison, through a boating accident in Oslo. L.A.C. Morrison, an unmarried man in his early thirties, was the son of the late Mr. Adam Morrison and Mrs. Morrison, Hellister, Weisdale, and was a partner in the firm of Robinson and Morrison, Merchants Weisdale. He was in Iceland with the R.AF. for a time, and until his transfer to Norway some weeks ago, was stationed in Lerwick. Mr. Morrison was well-known and respected in the Islands and sincere sympathy will be extended to his mother and brother in their sudden loss.
Aberdeen Weekly Journal - Thursday 26 July 1945
Shetland Airman Drowned L.A.C. David Morrison, of Weisdale, Shetland, has been drowned in a boating accident at Oslo. Norway. He was partner of Robinson and Morrison, merchants, Weisdale.
MORE SHETLAND CASUALTIES -
L.A.C. DAVID MORRISON DROWNED AT OSLO.
News came to hand of the death of a Shetland R.A.F. man, L.A.C. David Morrison, through a boating accident in Oslo. L.A.C. Morrison, an unmarried man in his early thirties, was the son of the late Mr. Adam Morrison and Mrs. Morrison, Hellister, Weisdale, and was a partner in the firm of Robinson and Morrison, Merchants Weisdale. He was in Iceland with the R.AF. for a time, and until his transfer to Norway some weeks ago, was stationed in Lerwick. Mr. Morrison was well-known and respected in the Islands and sincere sympathy will be extended to his mother and brother in their sudden loss.
Aberdeen Weekly Journal - Thursday 26 July 1945
Shetland Airman Drowned L.A.C. David Morrison, of Weisdale, Shetland, has been drowned in a boating accident at Oslo. Norway. He was partner of Robinson and Morrison, merchants, Weisdale.
Vestre Gravlund, Oslo, Norway Photo: Alistair Taylor (find a grave)
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Lieut. George Chisholm Robertson F.A.A. 24/06/1947
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Shetland Times - Friday 27 June 1947
AIR ARM PILOT KILLED
A young Fleet Air Arm pilot who saw considerable service during the war was killed on Tuesday in an air accident. He was Lieut. George C. Robertson, elder son of Dr and Mrs George Robertson, of Lerwick. and was only 24 years of age. Leaving the Anderson Institute when only 16, George Robertson first acquaintance with the Navy on work at the Knab torpedo tubes , and later joined the Fleet Air Arm, passing out as an observer with the rank of Sub-Lieutenant. During the war he served in aircraft carriers and had considerable experience. Deciding to make flying his career he signed on for peace time service and qualifying as a pilot, was promoted to Lieutenant after the end of hostilities.
Lieutenant Robertson visited Lerwick recently and many friends who admired this keen young pilot will be shocked to learn of his tragic death. Dr and Mrs. Robertson and their younger son, Alistair, with have the sympathy of all Lerwegians in their great loss.
AIR ARM PILOT KILLED
A young Fleet Air Arm pilot who saw considerable service during the war was killed on Tuesday in an air accident. He was Lieut. George C. Robertson, elder son of Dr and Mrs George Robertson, of Lerwick. and was only 24 years of age. Leaving the Anderson Institute when only 16, George Robertson first acquaintance with the Navy on work at the Knab torpedo tubes , and later joined the Fleet Air Arm, passing out as an observer with the rank of Sub-Lieutenant. During the war he served in aircraft carriers and had considerable experience. Deciding to make flying his career he signed on for peace time service and qualifying as a pilot, was promoted to Lieutenant after the end of hostilities.
Lieutenant Robertson visited Lerwick recently and many friends who admired this keen young pilot will be shocked to learn of his tragic death. Dr and Mrs. Robertson and their younger son, Alistair, with have the sympathy of all Lerwegians in their great loss.
St. Merryn Churchyard, Cornwall. Photo: Duncan Langton
NOTE: Lieutenant George Chisholm Robertson 741 Sqdn, HMS Vulture, (RNAS St Merryn,) Fairey Firefly FR.1 MB507 741 Sqn St Merryn, port wing came off in 60 degree dive on Treligga Range, into sea near Gull Rock.
Buried St. Merryn Churchyard, Cornwall.
Buried St. Merryn Churchyard, Cornwall.
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Ft./Lt. James Bruce Arthur, R.A.F. 05/09/1948
Sunday Sun (Newcastle) - Sunday 05 September 1948
Bomber Crew of 7 Killed.
Italian Naval authorities at Milan stated early this morning that the crew of seven were killed when a Lancaster bomber crashed in flames on a hill on Monte Cristo Island in the Mediterranean yesterday. Italian seaplanes had earlier searched the area around the island, which lies between Corsica and the mainland for the Lancaster which was on a trial flight from Malta, The 14,000 ton British aircraft carrier Triumph and American warships last night scoured Mediterranean waters for the Lancaster and a search was also made from the air.
Sunday Express - Sunday 05 September 1948
Flash hits plane, seven RAF men die MILAN.,
Sunday.—The crew of seven of a R.A.F. Lancaster were killed when the bomber crashed in flames on a hill on Monte Cristo Island. in the Mediterranean, yesterday. Rome radio said it was hit by lightning.—Reuter.
The Scotsman - Monday 06 September 1948
R.A.F/ LANCASTER CRASH
Aberdeenshire Officer Among Seven Dead
Rome , Sunday -- Seven bodies . recovered from the R.A.F . Lancaster which crashed on Monte Cristo Island , in the Mediterranean , yesterday were to-day placed on board the British aircraft-carrier Triumphand later buried at sea with full military honours . The 'plane , one of six Malta-based Lancaster's , took off on Friday night for exercise with American naval units in the Mediterranean , and crashed in flames on a hill on the island , which is between the Italian mainland and Corsica .
Names of the victims were given here as : — Flight-Lieut . J . B . Arthur ( next-of-kin , wife , 16 Bennachie Avenue , Inyerurie . Aberdeenshire ) , Captain : Flying-Officer J . N . Kingsley , of Coulsdon , Surrey ; Flying-Officer M . R . P Barthorpe , of Doncaster ; Engineer D . G . Reygate , of Shepperton ; Signaller K . R . Shimmons , of Carshalton ; Signaller S . J . Herd , of Alnmouth Northumberland : and Signaller A . G . Dickens , of Willenhall . Staffs . —Renter .
Bomber Crew of 7 Killed.
Italian Naval authorities at Milan stated early this morning that the crew of seven were killed when a Lancaster bomber crashed in flames on a hill on Monte Cristo Island in the Mediterranean yesterday. Italian seaplanes had earlier searched the area around the island, which lies between Corsica and the mainland for the Lancaster which was on a trial flight from Malta, The 14,000 ton British aircraft carrier Triumph and American warships last night scoured Mediterranean waters for the Lancaster and a search was also made from the air.
Sunday Express - Sunday 05 September 1948
Flash hits plane, seven RAF men die MILAN.,
Sunday.—The crew of seven of a R.A.F. Lancaster were killed when the bomber crashed in flames on a hill on Monte Cristo Island. in the Mediterranean, yesterday. Rome radio said it was hit by lightning.—Reuter.
The Scotsman - Monday 06 September 1948
R.A.F/ LANCASTER CRASH
Aberdeenshire Officer Among Seven Dead
Rome , Sunday -- Seven bodies . recovered from the R.A.F . Lancaster which crashed on Monte Cristo Island , in the Mediterranean , yesterday were to-day placed on board the British aircraft-carrier Triumphand later buried at sea with full military honours . The 'plane , one of six Malta-based Lancaster's , took off on Friday night for exercise with American naval units in the Mediterranean , and crashed in flames on a hill on the island , which is between the Italian mainland and Corsica .
Names of the victims were given here as : — Flight-Lieut . J . B . Arthur ( next-of-kin , wife , 16 Bennachie Avenue , Inyerurie . Aberdeenshire ) , Captain : Flying-Officer J . N . Kingsley , of Coulsdon , Surrey ; Flying-Officer M . R . P Barthorpe , of Doncaster ; Engineer D . G . Reygate , of Shepperton ; Signaller K . R . Shimmons , of Carshalton ; Signaller S . J . Herd , of Alnmouth Northumberland : and Signaller A . G . Dickens , of Willenhall . Staffs . —Renter .
Shetland Times - Friday 10 September 1948
LERWICK SHETLAND PILOT KILLED ON EXERCISE
The seven members of the crew of the Malta-based R.A.F. Lancaster which crashed on a hill, on the western side of Monte Cristo Island were buried at sea with full military honours from the carrier. H.M.S. Triumph on Sunday afternoon. Captain of the ill-fated plane was Ft./Lt. J. B. Arthur, whose wife lives at Bennachie Avenue, Inverurie, and who is a son of Mrs Arthur, Braewick Road. Lerwick. The aircraft wreckage was sighted by a Seafire pilot on Saturday afternoon. A naval party landed from the carrier and confirmed that the wreckage was that of the missing Lancaster. There were no survivors. The plane was carrying out exercises with units of the Anglo-American fleets. Flt./Lt. Arthur —Hamish to his many Lerwick friends —had been in uniform for over nine years. A clerk in the North of Scotland Company's Lerwick office, he joined the 5/7th Bn. Gordon Hdrs. (T.A.) in the spring of 1939 and in January of the following year went to France with his unit. Evacuated sick before France fell, he applied for transfer to the R.A.F, for training as a pilot and was sent to Canada. As a Transport Command pilot, Flt/Lt. Arthur had a heavy total of flying hours to his credit and at one time was regular Dakota pilot on the Leuchars-Sumburgh run. He stayed on in the peacetime air force and it is regrettable that a man with a war time record behind him and a promising future before him should meet his death on a training exercise. To his widow and little daughter, his mother and three brothers will go much sympathy in their untimely loss.
LERWICK SHETLAND PILOT KILLED ON EXERCISE
The seven members of the crew of the Malta-based R.A.F. Lancaster which crashed on a hill, on the western side of Monte Cristo Island were buried at sea with full military honours from the carrier. H.M.S. Triumph on Sunday afternoon. Captain of the ill-fated plane was Ft./Lt. J. B. Arthur, whose wife lives at Bennachie Avenue, Inverurie, and who is a son of Mrs Arthur, Braewick Road. Lerwick. The aircraft wreckage was sighted by a Seafire pilot on Saturday afternoon. A naval party landed from the carrier and confirmed that the wreckage was that of the missing Lancaster. There were no survivors. The plane was carrying out exercises with units of the Anglo-American fleets. Flt./Lt. Arthur —Hamish to his many Lerwick friends —had been in uniform for over nine years. A clerk in the North of Scotland Company's Lerwick office, he joined the 5/7th Bn. Gordon Hdrs. (T.A.) in the spring of 1939 and in January of the following year went to France with his unit. Evacuated sick before France fell, he applied for transfer to the R.A.F, for training as a pilot and was sent to Canada. As a Transport Command pilot, Flt/Lt. Arthur had a heavy total of flying hours to his credit and at one time was regular Dakota pilot on the Leuchars-Sumburgh run. He stayed on in the peacetime air force and it is regrettable that a man with a war time record behind him and a promising future before him should meet his death on a training exercise. To his widow and little daughter, his mother and three brothers will go much sympathy in their untimely loss.
Avro Lancaster B Mk III GR, TX269
NOTE: Ft./Lt. J. B. Arthur - Avro Lancaster B Mk III GR, TX269, 38 Sqdn.
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Prisoners of War
Flight Engineer Sergt. Andrew Smith, R.A.F. POW April 1943.
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Shetland News - Thursday 22 April 1943
SHETLANDERS IN THE WAR NEWS.
YOUNG LERWICK AIRMAN MISSING.
On Saturday last, Mrs Smith, presently living in Essex, received word from the Air Ministry that her husband, Flight Engineer Andrew Smith, RAF., wis missing after a bombing raid on Germany in a Stirling bomber, Flight Engineer Smith is the youngest son Mr. & Mrs. James J Smith Jessamine Cottage, St. Sunniva Street, Lerwick, received a telegram from their daughter-in-law giving the news.
After serving in Messrs Hepworth’s shops at Lerwick. Aberdeen, Thurso and Kirkwall, he was head counterman in the firm's premises in Dingwall when he joined the RAF early in the war. He was a mechanic at first and rose to rank of Corporal, and then volunteered for the engineering course, which he passed and became a Flight Engineer. He has taken part in numerous operational flights over Germany and enemy-occupied territory. Two years ago he married Nelly, a daughter of Mr. George Fordyce, and they paid a visit to Lerwick fully a year ago. In the case of airmen there is always the chance that they have landed and been taken prisoner, and we hope that news to that effect
SHETLANDERS IN THE WAR NEWS.
YOUNG LERWICK AIRMAN MISSING.
On Saturday last, Mrs Smith, presently living in Essex, received word from the Air Ministry that her husband, Flight Engineer Andrew Smith, RAF., wis missing after a bombing raid on Germany in a Stirling bomber, Flight Engineer Smith is the youngest son Mr. & Mrs. James J Smith Jessamine Cottage, St. Sunniva Street, Lerwick, received a telegram from their daughter-in-law giving the news.
After serving in Messrs Hepworth’s shops at Lerwick. Aberdeen, Thurso and Kirkwall, he was head counterman in the firm's premises in Dingwall when he joined the RAF early in the war. He was a mechanic at first and rose to rank of Corporal, and then volunteered for the engineering course, which he passed and became a Flight Engineer. He has taken part in numerous operational flights over Germany and enemy-occupied territory. Two years ago he married Nelly, a daughter of Mr. George Fordyce, and they paid a visit to Lerwick fully a year ago. In the case of airmen there is always the chance that they have landed and been taken prisoner, and we hope that news to that effect
Shetland Times - Friday 28 May 1943
SHETLANDER MAY BE SAFE
From news received indirectly it seems probable that a young Shetland airman, posted missing some time ago, is a prisoner of war in Germany. Flight Sergeant Andrew Smith (popularly known locally as “Anno), youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Smith, Jessamine Cottage, St. Sunniva Street, Lerwick, was posted missing following the Stirling raid on Mannheim on April 16.
His wife, formerly Miss Nellie Fordyce, daughter of Mr. George Fordyce, 1 Scalloway Road, Lerwick, now living at home, received word on Thursday last week that the pilot of his plane is now reported prisoner of war in a German prison camp near the Swiss border.
The word came from the pilot’s mother in Shropshire, who stated that she had received a postcard from her son stating that he was a prisoner and that his hand was badly crushed. He was receiving good attention. From this it seems probable that Flight Sergeant Smith may also be a prisoner although news has not yet reached this country from him. Owing to German censorship regulations the pilot would not have been able to give any news of him even had he been in possession of information.
The location of the camp would seem to indicate that the plane was making for the Swiss border when it crashed. Probably it was hit over the target area and too badly disabled to attempt to return to base, so the crew tried to land in Switzerland. It is sincerely hoped that the indications point in the true directions and that “Anno” Smith may yet be safe, though a prisoner. Before joining the Air Force early in the war he was employed by Messrs. Hepworths, Ltd., Lerwick. One of his brothers, Laurence H. Smith, gained his master mariner’s ticket at the age of twenty five and is now serving as second mate with the Anchor Donaldson Line, while his other brother, John, assists his father in his painter's business at Harbour Street, Lerwick. His sister, Miss Barbara Smith, is the schoolteacher at Trondra.
SHETLANDER MAY BE SAFE
From news received indirectly it seems probable that a young Shetland airman, posted missing some time ago, is a prisoner of war in Germany. Flight Sergeant Andrew Smith (popularly known locally as “Anno), youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Smith, Jessamine Cottage, St. Sunniva Street, Lerwick, was posted missing following the Stirling raid on Mannheim on April 16.
His wife, formerly Miss Nellie Fordyce, daughter of Mr. George Fordyce, 1 Scalloway Road, Lerwick, now living at home, received word on Thursday last week that the pilot of his plane is now reported prisoner of war in a German prison camp near the Swiss border.
The word came from the pilot’s mother in Shropshire, who stated that she had received a postcard from her son stating that he was a prisoner and that his hand was badly crushed. He was receiving good attention. From this it seems probable that Flight Sergeant Smith may also be a prisoner although news has not yet reached this country from him. Owing to German censorship regulations the pilot would not have been able to give any news of him even had he been in possession of information.
The location of the camp would seem to indicate that the plane was making for the Swiss border when it crashed. Probably it was hit over the target area and too badly disabled to attempt to return to base, so the crew tried to land in Switzerland. It is sincerely hoped that the indications point in the true directions and that “Anno” Smith may yet be safe, though a prisoner. Before joining the Air Force early in the war he was employed by Messrs. Hepworths, Ltd., Lerwick. One of his brothers, Laurence H. Smith, gained his master mariner’s ticket at the age of twenty five and is now serving as second mate with the Anchor Donaldson Line, while his other brother, John, assists his father in his painter's business at Harbour Street, Lerwick. His sister, Miss Barbara Smith, is the schoolteacher at Trondra.
NOTE: Sergt. Andrew Smith, R.A.F. 90 Sqn. Short Stirling Mk III BK725, 17th April 1943, Shot down by night fighter pilot Oberfeldwebel Heinrich Macke of the 9./NJG 4
Pilot Officer Peter Dunk White RAFVR was captured and made a POW but the other 7 crew, including Flight Engineer Sergt. Andrew Smith, R.A.F., evaded capture. Research ongoing.
Pilot Officer Peter Dunk White RAFVR was captured and made a POW but the other 7 crew, including Flight Engineer Sergt. Andrew Smith, R.A.F., evaded capture. Research ongoing.
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Pilot Officer Alexander R. Wilson R.A.F. POW April 1943
Shetland News - Thursday 22 April 1943
MISSING LERWICK AIRMAN A PRISONER OF WAR.
Two weeks ago we reported that Pilot Officer Alexr R. Wilson R.A.F. was missing, possibly a prisoner of war, and on Tuesday this week his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Alex Wilson, Gas Cottage, Lerwick, were immensely releved to receive a priority telegram from the Air Ministry stating that “Information received through the International Red Cross states that your son, P./O. Alexander Robertson Wilson, is a prisoner of War, unwounded, in Japanese hands. Letter confirming this telegram follows.” Pilot. Officer Wilson's many friends in town were ns delighted to hear this news as his parents and sister were, .
Shetland News - Thursday 31 August 1944
Letter from F. O. Alex. Wilson.—Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Wilson, Gas Cottage Lerwick, last week received a letter from their airman son. F.O. Alex. Wilson, R.A.F., who is a prisoner of war in Japan. It was dated 11th April, and was a most cheerful letter, F.O. Wilson said he was getting on fine, and had access to some 500 t books, so that he was able to continue his studies.
Shetland Times - Friday 19 October 1945
NEWS IN BRIEF ~ Arrived in this Country.—F/Lt. Alex R. Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Wilson, Gas Cottage, Lerwick, has arrived in Southampton, after his release from a Japanese Prisoner of War Camp.
MISSING LERWICK AIRMAN A PRISONER OF WAR.
Two weeks ago we reported that Pilot Officer Alexr R. Wilson R.A.F. was missing, possibly a prisoner of war, and on Tuesday this week his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Alex Wilson, Gas Cottage, Lerwick, were immensely releved to receive a priority telegram from the Air Ministry stating that “Information received through the International Red Cross states that your son, P./O. Alexander Robertson Wilson, is a prisoner of War, unwounded, in Japanese hands. Letter confirming this telegram follows.” Pilot. Officer Wilson's many friends in town were ns delighted to hear this news as his parents and sister were, .
Shetland News - Thursday 31 August 1944
Letter from F. O. Alex. Wilson.—Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Wilson, Gas Cottage Lerwick, last week received a letter from their airman son. F.O. Alex. Wilson, R.A.F., who is a prisoner of war in Japan. It was dated 11th April, and was a most cheerful letter, F.O. Wilson said he was getting on fine, and had access to some 500 t books, so that he was able to continue his studies.
Shetland Times - Friday 19 October 1945
NEWS IN BRIEF ~ Arrived in this Country.—F/Lt. Alex R. Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Wilson, Gas Cottage, Lerwick, has arrived in Southampton, after his release from a Japanese Prisoner of War Camp.
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NOTE: Alexander Robertson Wilson.(61511) 62 Sqdn. Captured 20 March 1942. Held near Tokyo. Liberated 2 September 1945
Awarded Distinguished Service Order - London Gazette dated 1 October 1946. Air Ministry Bulletin. On 28th February 1942, Flight Lieutenant Wilson was captain of an aircraft detailed to attack a Japanese convoy which was approaching the north coast of Java. Operating from Kalidjati airfield, in the course of the night he completed three successful sorties in the face of heavy anti-aircraft fire, scoring hits on shipping during the first two attacks. A large enemy vessel was successfully bombed and sank after an explosion. Later, during the morning of 1st March 1942, the airfield was suddenly overrun by enemy forces. Flight Lieutenant Wilson and his crew immediately set to work to save their aircraft. At first they were unable to move it from the dispersal pen and they decided to start the engines. Enemy mechanical units were crossing the airfield, considerable firing was in progress, and the aircraft was hit at least once. It was successfully brought out of the pen, however, as the crew managed to lift the wing tip clear. In spite of the fire, which was now intense, the aircraft was manned. The tail has been damaged, a wing tip bent, ans a large piece of shrapnel has passed through the body. As the airfield was now occupied by enemy armoured cars and tanks, it was necessary to take off from a narrow strip between bomber craters in a field. Flight Lieutenant Wilson took off in a most skilful manner, the rear gunner engaging the enemy tanks which were firing at them. As the aircraft became airborne, a heavy burst of fire from a tank on the port side upset the flying trim. Flight Lieutenant Wilson, despite this, managed to hold the machine straight and to reach their airfield with no further incident. This officer showed courage, great devotion to duty and determination throughout a difficult period. |
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Flight-Sergt. Adam Manson R.A.F. POW August 1943
Shetland News - Thursday 30 September 1943
MISSING. LERWICK AIRMAN SAFE BUT WOUNDED. FLIGHT-SERGT. ADAM MANSON.
PARENTS HEAR THE GOOD NEWS FROM GERMAN BROADCAST. —_--
While listening to a German broadcast shortly before six o'clock on Wednesday evening of last week, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Manson. 6 St Magnus Street, were delighted to hear the good news that their missing airman son, Flight-Sergt. Adam Manson, was safe, although in hospital wounded. They had often listened-in to German radio in hope of hearing something about their son, and it was a great relief to them to know that he is alive, Flight-Sergt. Manson was reported missing on 13th August, after an operational fight over enemy territory and nothing had been heard from him since. Last Wednesday evening the enemy radio, in giving the names of other British airmen and soldiers who are prisoners, included the name of Flight-Sergt. Manson, and gave his name, number and address. It was also stated that he was recovering from ankle and hip wounds. The announcer further stated that another airman, Harris, of South Wales, who was a member of the crew of Manson's bomber, was burned to death when the machine crashed. It was first reported that Flight-Sergt. Manson, was navigator on a Lancaster bomber which had failed to return from a raid on Milan. Later, however, a letter was received by his parents from the Air Ministry saying that he was missing from a “secret mission flight, from which his aircraft, a Halifax bomber, had not returned. It seems therefore that although his former squadron of Lancaster's did carry out the attack on Milan, he was detached from them for this special work. Sergt. Manson took his M.A. degree at Edinburgh University and on coming back to Shetland he served under Shetland Education Committee, acting as teacher at Uyea Isle, Walls and Levenwick. Joining the RAF. in June, 1941, he was trained in Canada. Since then he has taken part in some of the largest and most important raids on Germany including heavy attacks on the Ruhr Valley and targets in Italy. He is well known in Lerwick and the country districts where he acted as a teacher, and his many friends in the county will be as delighted as his parents were that he is safe. His younger brother, Seaman Gun-layer Thomas Manson, is at present serving in the Royal Navy.
Shetland Times - Friday 18 May 1945
AIRMAN FREED W.O. Adam Manson, R.A.F., son of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Manson, 6 St Magnus Street, Lerwick, arrived home on Saturday last after being a prisoner since August, ' He was a month in hospital on capture before being sent to a camp near the Baltic Coast. When the Russians approached, the prisoners were removed to between Hanover and Bremen and when he was released on the 2nd May. he had been trekking near the Elbe in search of the Allied troops. Despite his long captivity, W.O Manson is very fit and well.
MISSING. LERWICK AIRMAN SAFE BUT WOUNDED. FLIGHT-SERGT. ADAM MANSON.
PARENTS HEAR THE GOOD NEWS FROM GERMAN BROADCAST. —_--
While listening to a German broadcast shortly before six o'clock on Wednesday evening of last week, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Manson. 6 St Magnus Street, were delighted to hear the good news that their missing airman son, Flight-Sergt. Adam Manson, was safe, although in hospital wounded. They had often listened-in to German radio in hope of hearing something about their son, and it was a great relief to them to know that he is alive, Flight-Sergt. Manson was reported missing on 13th August, after an operational fight over enemy territory and nothing had been heard from him since. Last Wednesday evening the enemy radio, in giving the names of other British airmen and soldiers who are prisoners, included the name of Flight-Sergt. Manson, and gave his name, number and address. It was also stated that he was recovering from ankle and hip wounds. The announcer further stated that another airman, Harris, of South Wales, who was a member of the crew of Manson's bomber, was burned to death when the machine crashed. It was first reported that Flight-Sergt. Manson, was navigator on a Lancaster bomber which had failed to return from a raid on Milan. Later, however, a letter was received by his parents from the Air Ministry saying that he was missing from a “secret mission flight, from which his aircraft, a Halifax bomber, had not returned. It seems therefore that although his former squadron of Lancaster's did carry out the attack on Milan, he was detached from them for this special work. Sergt. Manson took his M.A. degree at Edinburgh University and on coming back to Shetland he served under Shetland Education Committee, acting as teacher at Uyea Isle, Walls and Levenwick. Joining the RAF. in June, 1941, he was trained in Canada. Since then he has taken part in some of the largest and most important raids on Germany including heavy attacks on the Ruhr Valley and targets in Italy. He is well known in Lerwick and the country districts where he acted as a teacher, and his many friends in the county will be as delighted as his parents were that he is safe. His younger brother, Seaman Gun-layer Thomas Manson, is at present serving in the Royal Navy.
Shetland Times - Friday 18 May 1945
AIRMAN FREED W.O. Adam Manson, R.A.F., son of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Manson, 6 St Magnus Street, Lerwick, arrived home on Saturday last after being a prisoner since August, ' He was a month in hospital on capture before being sent to a camp near the Baltic Coast. When the Russians approached, the prisoners were removed to between Hanover and Bremen and when he was released on the 2nd May. he had been trekking near the Elbe in search of the Allied troops. Despite his long captivity, W.O Manson is very fit and well.
NOTE: Flt Sgt Adam Manson (1371026) 138 Sqdn Crashed in Halifax II BB334
Held at Stalag 357 Kopernikus
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Sergt. John Angus (Innes) Clark, R.A.F. POW February 1945
Shetland News - Thursday 05 April 1945
MISSING LERWICK AIRMAN SAFE. SERGT. INNES CLARK, R.A.F.
The very welcome news Was received from the Air Ministry on Tuesday evening that Sergt. John Angus (Innes) Clark, RAF. who was reported missing on the 24th February is safe. He has been liberated by the allies Western Europe and will be repatriated as soon as possible.
Sergt. Clark was a motor driver to Messrs. Ganson Bros. Ltd. before joining the R.A.F. early last year. He is youngest son of Mr J. Angus Clark and the late Mrs. Clark, Ronald Street. He was a Flight Engineer in a Lancaster and his machine has apparently been shot down or crash landed in enemy territory and he had been taken a prisoner of war. The public will share with My Clark and his family in the good news now received from the Air Ministry.
Shetland Times - Friday 13 April 1945
LERWICK AIRMAN’S PARACHUTE ESCAPE FIVE WEEKS A PRISONER.
Home in Lerwick after being five weeks a prisoner in a German camp is Flight Engineer John Angus (Innes) Clark, the youngest son of Mr. J. Angus Clark and the late Mrs. Clark, Ronald Street, Lerwick. During a bombing raid in February, F/E Clark’s plane was shot up over Germany, and the crew had to bale out. It was his first jump, and on the way down he got caught in flak and received injuries to his left foot. He hit the ground heavily and wrenched his back as he landed in a ploughed field. It took some eight days to get to the transit hospital from which he was liberated, the Allied bombing causing so much delay through shooting up trains. He had to walk a good part of the way, but when travelling found the drivers most anxious to leave their engines on the sight of our planes. In the hospital there were mainly American airmen, and they were splendid, sharing out everything with the British there and doing all they could to help the wounded. He only saw the Medical Officer once, but most of the work was done by an Edinburgh paratrooper who had medical experience. The German medical equipment was poor and ersatz, the bandages being made of paper. The German’s rations were so meagre that the prisoners really lived on the supplies of Red Cross parcels which were in the hospital. An American Captain distributed the clothing, and all were finely equipped. The main meal that they had was entirely of Red Cross supplies, and they could not drink the ersatz coffee given them, but were lucky to have tea from these parcels.
MISSING LERWICK AIRMAN SAFE. SERGT. INNES CLARK, R.A.F.
The very welcome news Was received from the Air Ministry on Tuesday evening that Sergt. John Angus (Innes) Clark, RAF. who was reported missing on the 24th February is safe. He has been liberated by the allies Western Europe and will be repatriated as soon as possible.
Sergt. Clark was a motor driver to Messrs. Ganson Bros. Ltd. before joining the R.A.F. early last year. He is youngest son of Mr J. Angus Clark and the late Mrs. Clark, Ronald Street. He was a Flight Engineer in a Lancaster and his machine has apparently been shot down or crash landed in enemy territory and he had been taken a prisoner of war. The public will share with My Clark and his family in the good news now received from the Air Ministry.
Shetland Times - Friday 13 April 1945
LERWICK AIRMAN’S PARACHUTE ESCAPE FIVE WEEKS A PRISONER.
Home in Lerwick after being five weeks a prisoner in a German camp is Flight Engineer John Angus (Innes) Clark, the youngest son of Mr. J. Angus Clark and the late Mrs. Clark, Ronald Street, Lerwick. During a bombing raid in February, F/E Clark’s plane was shot up over Germany, and the crew had to bale out. It was his first jump, and on the way down he got caught in flak and received injuries to his left foot. He hit the ground heavily and wrenched his back as he landed in a ploughed field. It took some eight days to get to the transit hospital from which he was liberated, the Allied bombing causing so much delay through shooting up trains. He had to walk a good part of the way, but when travelling found the drivers most anxious to leave their engines on the sight of our planes. In the hospital there were mainly American airmen, and they were splendid, sharing out everything with the British there and doing all they could to help the wounded. He only saw the Medical Officer once, but most of the work was done by an Edinburgh paratrooper who had medical experience. The German medical equipment was poor and ersatz, the bandages being made of paper. The German’s rations were so meagre that the prisoners really lived on the supplies of Red Cross parcels which were in the hospital. An American Captain distributed the clothing, and all were finely equipped. The main meal that they had was entirely of Red Cross supplies, and they could not drink the ersatz coffee given them, but were lucky to have tea from these parcels.
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