Letter from No 1 MR & E Unit RAF British Force in France to Air Ministry P4 Cas

Letter from No 1 MR & E Unit RAF British Force in France to Air Ministry P4 Cas

Results of investigation and findings of mid air collision between two Lancaster which crashed at Marnay in Commune of Lignières-de-Touraine, France. Details recovery of bodies and identity discs by German and French authorities. Covers burial of bodies. List both captains and registration of Lancaster. Flight Lieutenant W J Murphy and crew, Flight Lieutenant C J Jones and crew, ME 607 and ME 85. Notes disc of Flight Sergeant W Paul (RAAF), Warrant Officer RF G Graham (RCAF) Flying Officer F R Tickle and Sergeant W H Wright. Concludes that although only 13 bodies found the 15 crew were buried in these 13 coffins.

1946-06-14

One page typewritten letter

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