14 – Pont-l’Évêque

B25 Mitchell FW105 MQ-C
226 Sqn
Date : 28 août 1944
Mission : Ramrod : Ferry sur la Seine à Duclair (76)
Décollage : Hartford Bridge à 19:10
Causes de la perte : Endommagé par la Flak doit effectuer un crash-landing
Lieu de la perte :
Secteur de Pont-l’Évêque (14)
FS William Henry Maurice BOYCE RAFVR 1316861 WIA EVA
Sqn Ldr Gilbert CAMPBELL
Pil RAF 46638 EVA Medaille - BAR-Distinguished-Flying-Cross.png  KIA le 19/11/1944 (B25 Mitchell FW146). Inhumé à Jonkerbos War Cemetery (Ned)
Fg Off Lawrence Gerard PURCELL WOP RAFVR 132983 KIA Tué dans l’appareil par la Flak
Fg Off Arthur Leonard SHARP RAFVR 155807 EVA
Fg Off Peter Joseph STACK RAFVR 133540 WIA EVA Medaille - Distinguished-Flying-Cross.png
Bar to Distinguished Flying Cross.
Acting Squadron Leader Gilbert CAMPBELL, D.F.C.(46638), R.A.F., 226 Sqn.
Squadron Leader Campbell has completed many sorties against a variety of targets by day and night. In August, 1944, he was detailed for an operation against a ferry at Duclair. Despite heavy anti-aircraft fire the attack was pressed home with good results. Shortly after the bombs had fallen the aircraft was struck. It immediately became almost uncontrollable and height was lost rapidly. Petrol poured from the pierced tanks and the starboard engine caught fire. The situation seemed hopeless. Coolly and skilfully, however, Squadron Leader Campbell effected a crash-landing. As the aircraft touched down it burst into flames. All the: crew, with the exception of the top gunner had got clear. Without hesitation, Squadron Leader Campbell entered the wreckage in order to release his comrade. Unfortunately he had succumbed. This brave pilot displayed conduct in keeping with the best traditions of the Royal Air Force.
FOURTH SUPPLEMENT to The LONDON GAZETTE of FRIDAY, the 20th of OCTOBER, 1944.
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