The village of Black Bourton was the scene, 76 years ago when tragically, returning from missions, Albemarle V1782 overshot the runway at RAF Brize Norton, crashing and burning out in a field on Mill Farm, with the loss of life of all five crew.
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Today (Thursday 27th August), Station Commander Group Captain Emily Flynn and Station Warrant Officer Brian Kayll laid a wreath at Mill Farm to Commemorate the lives of the air crew.
Group Captain Flynn said:
“It is an honour to be here today as we mark the anniversary of the tragic events of August 1944 when five young men lost their lives. It is important that we continue to remember the sacrifices of all the men and women who have lost their lives serving their country.”
Group Captain Emily Flynn
Station Commander
RAF Brize Norton
The Armstrong Whitworth A.W.41 Albemarle was a British twin-engine transport that entered service during the Second World War. Designed as a medium bomber, the Albemarle was used for general and special transport duties, paratrooper transport and glider towing.
In memory of Albemarle V1782 crew:
Flight Sergeant Alan Henry Busbridge
Flight Sergeant Bernard Vincent Mowan
Flight Sergeant William Fredrick Insley
Sgt Kenneth James Shay
Sgt Edgar Fredrick Bonser
