Stirling Bomber crash on 25th February 1945

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Stirling Bomber crash on 25th February 1945

Post  ART on Mon 18 Jan 2010 - 21:34

On 25th February 1945 a Stirling Bomber serial number LJ925 was dropping supplies to the Resistance in the Telemark area as part of Operation "Stirrup 2". While it was over Grimstad it was attacked by German night fighters and set on fire. The crew were ordered to bail out and three successfully jumped. Of the three, two were captured, but the third was hidden by the Resistance and got away.
The remainder of the crew perished when the Stirling crashed into Holen Fjord near Arendal.
They are all buried in Arendal Cemetery.
A friend of mine in the USA is a relative of the only member of the RAF who was in the crew. The remainder were Australian. His name was Flight Sgt. Humphrey.
Is there anybody who lives close to Arendal who can take a photograph of the grave or memorial and send it to me?
Thank you

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Re: Stirling Bomber crash on 25th February 1945

Post  Bjørn on Tue 19 Jan 2010 - 13:11

Hello!
He is listed as:

G. A. Humphrey
age 38
Buried at Field: G , Row: o , Gravenumber: 14 at Arendal cemetary as you say.

So lets hope there is a forum member who lives close, and can supply a picture!

B.

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Re: Stirling Bomber crash on 25th February 1945

Post  werner wernersen on Wed 20 Jan 2010 - 12:12

Hello Art

sendt you a pm.

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Re: Stirling Bomber crash on 25th February 1945

Post  Infanterist on Wed 20 Jan 2010 - 20:49

The grave is located at Arendal graveyard together with other graves for allied aircrew that was killed in Aust Agder, and there should be no problems providing photos, but there is probably lot of snow there right now.
The reserve officer association normally holds a ceremony there every 8th of May.

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