the Lancaster was rear
gunner.
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Dereks
position aboard the Lancaster was rear gunner. |
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At the rear of the plane an access shute was fitted. |
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Leaflets and Photo-flash flares were inserted. |
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Exiting the plane from beneath the fuselage. |
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Extract from the Court of Enquiry Summary
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" A/C seen to dive into the ground on fire after an explosion was heard. C of I consider that explosion of photo flash in fuselage which blew the tail unit off and set the A/C on fire, was primary cause. No proof of reason for explosion of the photo flash. Rec that 28B type fuse be employed in place of the more dangerous P6. O/C concur. In future only flash will be carried and this will be positioned in the flare shute. ADC no definite evidence, concur C of I but clasify accident "Causes not fully established" |
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| A sketch of the last moments
of SR-C "Final Descent" by Rob Evans |
