MY uncle, Squadron Leader James (Jimmie) Clark DFC, 460 Sqn RAAF (Royal Australian Air Force), was the pilot of a Lancaster bomber shot down in December 1944 killing all on board.
His rear gunner was John Maxwell Scott DFM RAAF, who, I understand, was married to a local girl.
Her address at the time of her husband’s death was Prospect Farm, Holme-on- Spalding Moor. My uncle also married a local girl - Cherrie Cook, from Normanton.
During 1941/1942 both James and John were with 458 Sqn RAAF based at Holme- on-Spalding Moor. I would be interested to hear from anyone who may remember Mrs Scott, or who may be related to her.
I would also like to hear from anyone connected in any way with either 458 or 460 squadrons RAAF.
Please email margaretmaxwell51@gmail.com or phone me on 01621 928711. Thank you.
Margaret Maxwell, Church Road, Tiptree, Essex.
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