Lockheed Hudson Mk.I N3710

Lockheed Hudson Mk.I N7310 of 220 Sqn RAF, flew into Withi Gill on the island of Hoy, Orkney on the 19th March 1941. The aircraft had become lost in atrocious weather and was getting D.F. bearings to guide it to safety when it crashed.

Crew / Passengers	Rank - If Applicable	Position e.g. Pilot	Status
Richard Douglas Harris	Sergeant	Pilot	Killed
Gerald Edward Towe	Sergeant	Co-pilot	Killed
Howard Collard Street	Sergeant	Wireless Operator / Air gunner	Killed
Wilfred Wood	Sergeant	Wireless Operator / Air gunner	Killed

A fifth life was claimed by Withi Gill, one the Army guard sent to the site died from exposure due to the extreme cold.

Large amounts of N7310 still lie on Withi Gill where they fell. This photo shows where both wings were dumped, the port wing is visible, the starboard wing is lying facing downhill, the edge of it can be seen to the left of the port wing. The starboard wing was entirely burnt out and is in poor condition.

Dad kneeling next to the upturned port wing.

Some distance away lie two pieces of fuselage, this one is part of the skinning from the rear port side of the fuselage with the serial number on it.

All four of the crew were laid to rest side by side in Lyness Naval Cemetery on the Island of Hoy.

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