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Propellor Memorial

From the 463 Squadron's Operations Record Book.

P/O Beddoe and crew engaged on a cross-country flight crashed 10 miles E.N.E. of Kingussie. As the aircraft crashed in the mountains no information available until reached by search party.

The prop at the crash site. The prop as a memorial. The plaque on the prop.
Presenting the prop to Waddington A crew photo Max and Shirley Johnson visiting the prop.
ANZAC Day 2004 service at the prop. ANZAC Day 2004 service at the prop. Keith Schmerl on LHS with Ron Hornby (Bill Purdy's 463 crew) meet after 60 years. They flew the last op. of their tour in JO-G, PD259

Crew Missions

The two gentlemen in the picture are Keith Schmerl on LHS with Ron Hornby (Bill Purdy's 463 crew) meet after 60 years. They flew the last op. of their tour in JO-G, PD259.

The complete story relating to this memorial has been compiled by Jim George of Whitehaven. View The Story

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