Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 25 O.T.U.
Son of Ailwyn Leslie and Nellie Blackman; husband of Sylvia Maud Blackman, of Anerley.
Contributor: Alan UK (50654537)
On October 31, 1942, during a daytime raid, Sgt Edwards took off from Finningley as part of a Bullseye exercise operation. Unfortunately, the Vickers Wellington III, serial number BK234, collided with a 256 Squadron Beaufighter over Wales, resulting in both aircraft crashing near Bangor.
Also onboard were Sgt S.G Cook, Sgt J.D Forsyth, Sft T.M.G Gray and Flt Officer D.R Harding.
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 25 O.T.U.
Son of Ailwyn Leslie and Nellie Blackman; husband of Sylvia Maud Blackman, of Anerley.
Contributor: Alan UK (50654537)
On October 31, 1942, during a daytime raid, Sgt Edwards took off from Finningley as part of a Bullseye exercise operation. Unfortunately, the Vickers Wellington III, serial number BK234, collided with a 256 Squadron Beaufighter over Wales, resulting in both aircraft crashing near Bangor.
Also onboard were Sgt S.G Cook, Sgt J.D Forsyth, Sft T.M.G Gray and Flt Officer D.R Harding.
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