REASON FOR LOSS:

This aircraft took off from its base at Moreton-in-Marsh at 19.51 hours detailed to practice single engine landings. At 21.50 hours whilst approaching the runway, the Wellington stalled and came down amonst some trees near the airfield.

F/O H. Annable

F/O C. R. Bluemell – Injured.

F/O J. A. Turner – Injured.

Sgt A. Wells – Injured.

F/O D. V. Anderson – Injured.

Sgt J. A. Neston.

“Robby” Robinson at the controls of Wellington LP875 pictured shortly after its crash at Moreton-in-Marsh. Tragically,
he was destined to lose his life just seven months later in the crash of another No.21 OTU Wellington PG135 (King)

Ron Doble,far right with his friend “Robby” Robinson 2nd right (King)

Researched and compiled by David King and Melvin Brownless with special thanks to Ron Doble, August 2013.