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| Date: | Wednesday 6 May 1942 |
| Time: | 05:30 |
| Type: |  Vickers Wellington Mk III |
| Owner/operator: | 150 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | X3673 |
| MSN: | JN- |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 6 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Blyton Yorkshire -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Snaith |
The aircraft was hit by flak over the target upon returning to base the pilot had to make an emergency landing. Unfortunately the aircraft hit an unmarked obstruction and burst into flames. The pilot Sgt Baxter RAAF realised after the crew got out that the Wireless Operator was missing. He returned to the aircraft which was aflame and entered it. He managed to drag the individual who was trapped by the escape hatch and dragged him clear. Sgt Baxter RAAF was awarded the George Medal for his actions.
Crew
Sgt Robert Wilson Baxter GM RAAF Aus/400689
Sgt E G Bounds
Flt Sgt Anthony Roland Tipple RAFVR/755837
Sgt M Swale
Sgt D S Bright
Sgt Gettings
Sources:
Bomber Command Losses 1942
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 20-Dec-2017 17:56 | Red Dragon | Added |
| 31-Oct-2018 14:07 | Nepa | Updated [Operator, Destination airport, Operator, ] |
| 14-Sep-2021 18:47 | Rob Davis | Updated [Narrative, ] |
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