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Peak District Air Accident Research

Peak District Air Accident Research

Peak District Air Accident Research

 

Fairey Battle Mk.I L5499 of 300 Squadron, RAF, crashed near Calverton in Nottinghamshire on the night of the 13th October 1940 while taking part in operations against Calais.

 

Crew / Passengers Rank - if applicable Position e.g. Pilot Status
Jan Gebicki Flying Officer Pilot Killed
Edward Morawa Sergeant Observer? Killed
Tadeusz Egierski Sergeant Wireless Operator /Air Gunner? Killed

 

A photo of the memorial placed at the crash site to the three Polish airmen who died in the aircraft.

 

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