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Stirling Mine Laying by Keith Aspinall. (B)
Stirling Q-OJ of No.149 Sqn is shown minelaying in the Batlic. It was on precisely this type of mission - minelaying in the Baltic that aircraft W7639 (shown) was lost on 8th December 1942. Developing technical problems, the aircraft turned for home, but crashed in Suffolk, killing all seven crew on board. The crew were :
P/O J Philp BEM,
Sgt W S Hughes,
Sgt G E Hills,
Sgt C W Higgins,
Sgt F Craven,
Sgt T H Harris, and
Sgt T G Williams.
Signed by Sgt George B Thomson.
Thomson signature edition of less than 10 prints from the open edition.
Image size 14.5 inches x 9.5 inches (37cm x 24cm)
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Stirling Mine Laying by Keith Aspinall. (B)