Letter from S G (Stan) Adams to Rebecca Dunn concerning the collision of two Halifax at RAF Pocklington

Letter from S G (Stan) Adams to Rebecca Dunn concerning the collision of two Halifax at RAF Pocklington

Gives account of author's operation and then watching the collision of two Halifax while preparing to land. Makes some comments on danger of operations. Gives details of both aircraft involved, one from Pocklington with relative of Rebecca on board and the other from Elvington. Lists name of crews as recorded in a book and comments on errors by author of the book. Gives further detailed account of operation to Berlin and the collision quoting from another book. Suggest other sources of information about graves and other details.

1999-06-14

Two-page typewritten letter

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