Captured Wellington

Discussion in 'World War 2' started by David Layne, Dec 10, 2007.

  1. David Layne

    David Layne Active Member

    Can anyone tell us the story behind this Wellington?
     
  2. Kyt

    Kyt Άρης

    L7842 (KX-T) was a 311 Squadron machine. It force-landed (possibly accidental) and was captured on 7th February 1941 whilst on a mission to Boulogne. The entire Czech crew were made Pow.

    P/O F.Cigos
    Sgt P.Uraba
    P/O E.Busina
    P/O A.Valenta
    Sgt G.Kopal
    P/O K.Krizek
    P/O E.Busina

    Valenta was one of the 50 murdered after the Great Escape:
    The Great Escape, March 1944: Rob Davis

    After its capture the aircraft was used by the Luftwaffe Test Center - however, I don't have any information on this specific machine or what happened to it.
     

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