Monument Blenheim P6914 LS-R 15 Sqn.

Blenheim IV P6914 LS-R 15 Sqn.

The Blenheim P6914 was one of seven Blenheims of the 15 Squadron lost on the operation to destroy the strategic bridges over the Albert Kanaal around Maastricht.
And crashed 09.25 near the canal at Kompveld at Gellik, Limburg, Belgium some 12 km SE of Genk.
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All were initially buried at the local churchyard at Gellik, Limburg, Belgium.
They all were first reburied in graves 1-3 on 27/11/1946 in Hotton War Cemetery. Later they were moved within Hotton War Cemtery on 24/04/1947, in Plot 4, Row 4, Grave 10-12 (collective grave).

Crew members:
• Sgt. H.R. Hall +
• Sgt. E.R. Perrin +
• LAC P.J. McDonnell +

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Source

• Text: Peter Clermonts
• Photos: Peter Clermonts