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    #346
    Burial.

    The burial of the crew has been shown earlier - this shows the graves after burial , a few weeks later Hattons crew would be buried just in front of them and the same sad scenes would be repeated again , thankfully for the last time.
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      #347
      Same view today

      The thorn bush and tree has grown somewhat larger but have been a silent wittness to change and development .
      It has seen F/lt.Hattons crew join the F/lt. Nesbitt / Hailstone crew .Their grave markers have come and gone , to be replaced by the standard Commonwealth War Graves Comission headstone , each the same the world over.
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        #348
        Trory crash

        A memortail set up to remember a 422 RCAF Sunderland which crashed on a FAE in this field on 12 February 1944 , two crew members died in the crash.
        ( This incident has been described earlier , also see "Syd" who survived the crash.).
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          #349
          Pilot Officer Hebenston who died at Trory.
          The poppy is attached to part of the aircraft which was recovered from the scene of the crash.
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          Last edited by behblc; 12-23-2007, 09:08 PM.

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            #350
            Another view of the memorial stone.

            http://www.impartialreporter.com/arc.../story775.html
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              #351
              Dd862

              Originally posted by behblc View Post

              DD862 - she was flown by F/lt. Gerry Fellows and crew when they attacked and damaged U-672 in May 1944 - one of the charges exploded on the way down and seriosuly damaged the aircraft twisting the airframe and control surfaces - the submarine was damaged and but for the DC exploding prematurely would almost certainly have been sunk.
              ( There is a photo of gerry fellows in the openning pages of the thread).

              I was in conatact with Mr. fellows last year who I am happy to say is alive and well.

              Equally happy to say that I have been recently put in touch with Mr William Stewart who piloted DD862 when she made her final landing , just had an email from him earlier this evening and have mentioned this thread to him.
              I am very sad to say that Mr. Fellows (My grandfather) passed away on Jan 1 2009.

              I am in the process of building a website about Castle Archdale, it can be seen here for those interested:

              http://sunderland1944.tripod.com/

              Anyone who may have any stories/photos to share, would be greatly appreciated!

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                #352
                Originally posted by Sunderland1944 View Post
                I am very sad to say that Mr. Fellows (My grandfather) passed away on Jan 1 2009.

                I am in the process of building a website about Castle Archdale, it can be seen here for those interested:

                http://sunderland1944.tripod.com/

                Anyone who may have any stories/photos to share, would be greatly appreciated!
                I think a great tribute to all the people as your beloved grandfather.

                My best wishes for your website, my dear John.


                From Spain,

                Jan.

                P.S. Include a Google maps link.....its very tipical, but is useful

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                  #353
                  Sorry to read about your loss , but a great tribute you have started. Please keep us updated with additional posts in this thread about the website. If you have any other stories or pictures could you also please post them in this thread, since James did a great job bringing this history to life on this forum, thanks.
                  Somebody, after all, had to make a start. What we wrote and said is also believed by many others. They just don't dare express themselves as we did. Quote - Sophie Scholl - White Rose resistance group

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                    #354
                    I copied these out for John and for some aviation blokes on another forum.
                    The copis not 100% but all things considered not too bad.



                    A 423 Squadron Sunderland , engine fitters/ mechanics at work .



                    Rear row- R.Bockos , J.Creighton,D.Donaldson,H.Duquette, L.Dufton,K.McLeod.
                    Front row J.Christian L.Bossenberry, Art Lee , Alex Aitkens.



                    A view towards the Mess Hall , showers and entertainment hall , football pitch in the forground.
                    Again with the site map this can be found , today largely an empty space.



                    Bomb scow - worth comparing this to the relic item recoveed from the Lough, which was posted a while back.



                    Laurence said this photo was taken on "The site of two large hangers before they were built.
                    The "T" Sheds - which would put this as being the summer of 43.
                    Left to right
                    Les Bossenberry , Crpl. Eldrose , Bub Caldwell , Don Donaldson , L.Dufton.

                    The cement mixer pouring the apron surface in the background.
                    Previous views show the on going changes which existed throughout the war, the base was constantly evolving.



                    Not sure if this is an official photo or not , it does seem to be very well framed.
                    Above back row left to right , J.Sharpe , L.Bossenberry , R.Books ,L.Abrams.
                    front- L.Dufton , ?? , D.Morris.
                    "The Bomb up crew".



                    423 Armament section, probably taken at the back of one of the nose hangers or the BOAC hanger.

                    These came from photocopies but scanning has surrendered some more detail , not fantastic copy but worth it as these are the men who made things happen.

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                      #355
                      Thank You

                      Many thanks for your well wishes I do appreciate them.

                      James has been wonderful in his contributions to my website, his photos, along with mine and others combined truly do bring back to life the times at Castle Archdale during the 1940's.

                      I am especially seeking to speak with any members of U-672 who may still be alive, as well as their families should they possibly have a story/photos to share.

                      I am posting some pics from my grandfathers collection, this week I will be making copies of the rest of his archives from that time, hopefully sometime next week, I can get some of those posted here.

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                        #356


                        F/LT F.G."Jerry" Fellows
                        423 Squadron Sunderland DD862 A-"Able"
                        Attacked U-672 On April 24 1944

                        Following the war, Jerry continued his Air Force career as a liaison officer at the Canadian Embassy in Washington and he was assigned to the Pentagon with the U.S. Air Force during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was a test pilot and Commanding Officer of the RCAF Squadron at the Central Experimental and Proving Establishment in Suffield, Alberta and Commander of the BOMARC 446"SAM" Squadron surface-to-air missile base in North Bay. He was honourably released from the Air Force in June of 1969.





                        423 Squadron Sunderland DD862 A-"Able"





                        KTB Report on attack of U-672











                        This group attacked U-672 On April 24 1944

                        Back Row: Bruce Whitney (2nd pilot), Gord Stevenson (Gunner), Dick Dyer (Wireless operator), Tom Edwards (Gunner), Paddy O'Neil (Engineer), Cal Calvert (Navigator)

                        Front Row: Ron Oliver (Engineer), Stan Cowan (Wireless operator), Jerry Fellows (Pilot/Captain), Jim Caslake (Operator), Bob Scott ( 2nd pilot)



                        24 Apr, 1944
                        The attack on 24 April, 1944 at 1339hrs southwest of Ireland, in position 50.36N, 18.36W, by depth charges from a Canadian Sunderland aircraft (Sqdn. 423/A, pilot F/lt G. Fellows) formerly credited with sinking the U-311 was in fact against U-672 inflicting severe damages. The aircraft suffered near-fatal damages when a depth charge detonated prematurely but the pilot managed to bring it back to base. (Sources: 1986-04-01, FDS/NHB)

                        Here is a link to the story of that attack on U-672

                        http://www.junobeach.org/e/4/can-tac-air-coa-423a-e.htm




                        Ulf Lawaetz
                        Born 5 Nov, 1916
                        Copenhagen
                        Commander of U-672



                        Flying Instructors Course Northern Ireland 1944



                        F.G. "Jerry" Fellows around 24 years of age.




                        Jerry Fellows And Crew
                        Sunderland Flying Boat
                        Loch Erne, Ireland
                        1943-1945




                        I think this is a shot of my grandfathers Sunderland.

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                          #357
                          Originally posted by Sunderland1944
                          ......
                          I am especially seeking to speak with any members of U-672 who may still be alive, as well as their families should they possibly have a story/photos to share.....
                          John: The images hosted by Tripod are protected. I Don't see any.

                          About the crew of U-672: Go at pages as www.uboatwafe.net and search. Also, Deutsches U-Boot Museum-Archiv

                          From my personal experience: Search and keep in contact with more sources in Internet (Forums, webpages, archives, databases......) Are more treasures in the web....

                          In the book of Robert Kurson "Shadow Divers" are a collection of very valuable sources.






                          Jan.

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                            #358
                            Shadow divers is indeed a good read

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                              #359
                              I don't think these are on,
                              A SUnderland on the slip way , what are most likely 201 Squadron Sunderlands over the Lough in the Summer of 1945 and some of the hutted accomadation, cold in Summer and freezing in Winter.







                              The photo below was taken in the poost war years when the base was used occasionally for training purposes , most of the accomadation sites would disappear forever in due course.

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                                #360
                                Work on Commonwealth War Graves Plots in Irvinestown.

                                Earlier this week I took out dog down for a run around Castle Archdale - two , now three dry days in a row - this must be the "Summer".

                                The Commonwealth Plots have been resurfaced - the old top soil and grass has been removed and new soils and grass / turf have been laid.
                                the work has taken about a week to do and in due course new shrubs and plants will be added.

                                This work has been lpong overdue and it gives the plots a huge face lift.

                                These photos taken on consecutive days shows the ground cleared and prepared for the new grass surface which was laid the following day.


















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