Failed to Return
Lancaster ND396/BQ-D
The same researcher as for (Lancaster LM461/BQ-U) is looking into another 550 Squadron Lancaster, ND396/BQ-D, which failed to return from a raid on 30/31 January 1944. BQ-D was on a raid on Berlin when it was lost in the approach; all of the crew became PoWs. Other than this there is again little information currently available.
Again see the original site archive at http://www.550squadronassociation.org.uk/original-site-archive/index.htm, under the Aircraft link where it is listed as "FTR 31 Jan '44". Other details can be found as shown:
- http://www.lostbombers.co.uk/bomber.php?id=210
- http://www.lancaster-archive.com/lanc_uknowncrashsites.pdf
- http://www.lancaster-archive.com/lanc_losses jan44.pdf
The crew:
- Sgt G Hunter (P) [PoW]
- Sgt J C Cartwright (F/Eng) [PoW]
- F/O G Pickavance RCAF (Nav) [PoW]
- Sgt L I Smith (A/B) [PoW]
- Sgt W C Frost (W/Op) [PoW]
- Sgt T W Vittle (MU/AG) [PoW]
- Sgt C V Gale (R/AG) [PoW]
Sgt J.C.Cartwright was interned in Camps L6/357. PoW No.1268, with Sgt W.C.Frost, PoW No.1056, Sgt C.V.Gale, PoW No.1057.
Sgt G.Hunter in Camps L6/L4, PoW No.1629 with Sgt L.I.Smith, PoW No.1262.
F/O G.Pickavance in Camps 9C/L3, PoW No.1812.
Sgt T.W.Vittle in Camp L1. No PoW No
Other information about the flight and the target available here.