At the date of 14-04-1940, time: 1600, the aircraft type Blenheim has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: Babberich. The unit of crew and plane is: 57 Sqdn. First flyer rank: Flying Officer, name: H.G. Graham Hogg. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.
Their mission: https://www.ww2history.eu/the-history/air-force-operations/airplanes-allies-and-axis-lost/blenheim/RAF10851.html
A photo reconnaissance between Münster-Hamm-Bielefeld. Near the Dutch border they were attacked by 4 ME-109's of 3./JG20. Shot down by Oblt. A. Lignitz. all crewmembers were killed.
| Time |
Cause of the Crash |
Crash Location |
Damage |
Province |
| 1600 |
Shot down by Oblt. A. Lignitz of 3./JG 20 |
Crashed near Babberich, 15 km se of Arnhem |
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Gelderland |
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| Source |
Mag / Page |
Additional sources |
| Chorley W.R., Bomber Command Losses 1939-1940 |
39 |
"Blenheim Strike" p.239 for JG 20; Archive H. Welting; Excavated May 1973 |
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| Function |
Mil Rank |
Ini |
Name |
Hon |
Mil reg |
Air Force |
Cemetery |
Grave |
Remark |
| Pilot |
F/O. |
H.G. |
Graham Hogg |
|
39516 |
RAF |
Arnhem |
1 |
|
| Observer |
Sgt. |
J.R. |
Proctor |
|
515376 |
RAF |
Arnhem |
1 |
|
| Wo ag |
Aircm 1 |
J. |
Suttleworth |
|
626490 |
RAF |
Arnhem |
1 |
|
Photo: G.Zijlstra
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