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Handley Page Hampden

(RCAF Photo via Chris Charland)(Source Harold A Skaarup Web Page)
Handley Page Hampden (Serial No. P5428), of No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Patricia Bay, British Columbia, in the torpedo-bomber training role between May 1942 and February 1944.

Handley Page developed a modern stressed-skin mid-wing monoplane, powered by Bristol Pegasus radial air cooled engines, with its first flight in 1936. It had the most advanced wings available at the time, giving it a remarkably low landing speed of 73 mph for an aircraft of its size, with a top speed of 265 mph. The Hampden had a short, narrow but tall main fuselage with a very slender tail unit. This configuration led to the nicknames "Flying Panhandle" and "Flying Suitcase". At the end of the war, no complete or partial Hampden aircraft were retained for museum display.

The Hampden served in the early stages of the war, bearing the brunt of the early bombing war over Europe, taking part in the first night raid on Berlin and in the first 1000-bomber raid on Cologne. In Canada, Hampdens were built by six companies that formed Associated Aircraft. There were three in Ontario and three in Quebec, hence they were identified as the Ontario Group and Quebec Group. They supplied all the the components to the two assembly plants. The Ontario Group's assembly plant was at the Malton Airport, while the Quebec group's assembly plant was at the St. Hubert Airport. Canadian Museum of Flight and Harold A Skaarup web page

YouTube Handley Page Hampden in Flight

Wkikpedia Wikipedia Hampden Bomber

General Harold A Skaarup Web Page

Kestrek Publications Hampden - Kestrel Publications

last update: 2022-01-13 21:37:22

Hampden AD726

s/n
 AD726
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;44

Sqn 44, Ditched 25 km E of Harwich, probably engine failure
last update: 2024-September-22
1941-September-01 KIA RCAF Sergeant Harold Alvan Taylor 2023-08-25

Hampden AD732

s/n
 AD732
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;61

Operated with 61 Sqn. Shot down by flak in attack on airfield near Cherbourg
last update: 2024-September-22
1941-April-18 KIA RAF Pilot Officer Fred William Holden 2021-04-09

Hampden AD740

s/n
 AD740
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;83;14 OTU

Operated by 14 OTU. Stalled and dive into the ground on overshoot Cottesmore
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-September-15 KIFA RCAF Flight Sergeant Arthur Douglas Cooper 2024-04-09
1942-September-15 KIFA RCAF Flight Sergeant Philip Carl Neuls 2021-08-17
1942-September-15 KIFA Flight Sergeant Josph Alphonse Maurice St Pierre 2022-01-18

Hampden AD751

s/n
 AD751
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

First used by No. 14 OTU in the UK. Then with No. 32 OTU at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1943-September-10 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1944-August-02 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 511

Hampden AD754

s/n
 AD754
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;144;61;408

First used by No. 144, No. 61 and No. 408 Sqns in the UK. Then transferred to Canada and used by No. 32 OTU at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC.. Reported as a T.B. Mk. I.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1943-October-12 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1944-August-02 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
1942-January-22 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Thomas Irving May 2021-08-16
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 511

Hampden AD758

s/n
 AD758
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;106;144;408;14 OTU

With 14 OTU. Crashed on overshoot Jurby, and blew up
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AD762

s/n
 AD762
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;415

Served with No. 415 (TB) Squadron, RCAF, in 1942/43.
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-July-31 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Mandel Bloomfield 2024-11-13
1942-July-31 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Roy Milton Ennis 2022-01-08
1942-July-31 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant John Henry Labelle 2021-08-13
1942-July-31 KIA RCAF Warrant Officer 2nd Class Bud Dougal Ray McComb 2021-08-17

Hampden AD767

s/n
 AD767
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;32;415

First used by No. 144 and No. 415 Sqns in the UK 1942/43 . Then transferred to Canada and used by No. 32 OTU at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. For unexplained reasons the a/c dove vertically into the sea near Dinner Point on Mayne Island, BC during a training flight. The pilot, Flight Sergeant R Hayes, who had only 5 hours on type, was killed.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1943-October-08 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1944-January-13 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Aerodrome Names: Hayes
   1944-February-24 Struck off Strength Struck off, after being lost, see comments 2019-08-20
1944-January-13 KIFA RAF Sergeant Roland Hayes 2023-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 511

Hampden AD782

s/n
 AD782
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;408

From 14 OTU. Crashed shortly after take-off from Balderton on a mission against Brest on 25 Jan 42. The four-man crew perished; they were Flight Sergeant V.C. Dadson (pilot), Flight Sergeant (RAF) R. Ball (nav), Flight Sergeant (RAF) W.D. Morris (WAG) and Flight Sergeant (RAF) H. Davies (WAG)
last update: 2024-September-22

Bombing Brest France 1942-01-25 to 1942-01-25

(MB) Sqn (RAF) North Ruffenham

Hampden Mk I AD782

Aircraft stalled at 1500 feet and crashed at Lyndon Wing Road, Rutland, England, and burst into flames

Killed includes Davies: Flight Sergeant Victor Charles Dadson RCAF R/76568 pilot KIA Tunbridge Wells Cemetery, England, Row A. Grave 12. Sergeant Douglas Marsden RAF 982777 Nav. Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Prestwich, Lancashire, England. Sergeant Albert Barclay Wright RAF 990757 St. John The Baptist Churchyard, North Luffenham Rutland, England.Sergeant Harold Davies RAF 1062332 KIA St. Mary Churchyard, Brymbo, Wrexham, England

1942-January-25 KIA RCAF Flt. Sergeant Victor Charles Dadson 2024-11-13
1942-January-25 KIA RAF Sergeant Harold Davies 2024-11-13
1942-January-25 KIA RAF Sergeant Douglas Marsden 2024-11-13
1942-January-25 KIA RAF Sergeant Albert Barclay Wright 2024-11-18

Hampden AD784

s/n
 AD784
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;144

With 144 Sqn. Crashed in sea off Dutch coast
last update: 2024-September-22
1941-July-31 KIA RCAF Pilot Officer Charles Dale Hewson 2021-08-10

Hampden AD786

s/n
 AD786
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;420

Served with No. 420 Squadron, RCAF, Crashed at Boothby Pagnell, 5 miles SE of Grantham, Lincolnshire on 23 July 1942, shortly after taking off from Waddington on a mining operation to Lorient. Three killed (Flight Sergeant H. Germain, Flight Sergeant G. Johnson and Flight Sergeant K Little), one wounded (Flight Sergeant H.S. Hilet, DFM)., one wounded.
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-June-23 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant George Harvey Germain 2021-08-07
1942-June-23 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Kingsley Clarence Little 2021-08-13

Hampden AD791

s/n
 AD791
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;144

Missing. Cause unknown
last update: 2024-September-22
1941-December-08 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Arthur Henry Lawrence 2023-08-22

Hampden AD793

s/n
 AD793
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;144


last update: 2024-November-21
1941-July-22 KIA RAF Flight Sergeant Francis Joe Smith 2022-01-16

Hampden AD799

s/n
 AD799
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;415

09 Sep 1943 - the a/c took from RAF Thorney Island at 11:05 hrs on a night test flight and was seen to crash and burn a few miles from the aerodrome at approximately 11:30 hrs. The a/c clipped some trees before crashing but the phenomenon known as "stabilized yaw" was considered to be the cause. The crew consisted of: Flying Officer R.S. Arnold (pilot), Flying Officer C.E. Coons (nav), and F/Sgt. D.K. Stroud (WAG).
last update: 2024-September-22
1943-September-09 KIA RCAF Flying Officer Robert Sidney Arnold 2024-11-03
1943-September-09 KIA RCAF Flying Officer Clyde Ezra Coons 2024-04-09
1943-September-09 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Donald Keith Stroud 2021-07-21

Hampden AD803

s/n
 AD803
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;106;408

From 106 Sqn. Crashed in the sea south of Samsø 16 May 42. Together with 49 other a/c AD803 were gardening (mining) the western part of the Baltic Sea and the Danish Belts. AD803 was tasked with gardening the area east and south of the island of Samsø. When this was done, AD803 headed west together with one other Hampden. South west of Samsø, a German mine sweeper was spotted and attacked with 250 lb bombs, of which each aircraft carried two under the wings. One of the bombs hit the mine sweeper on the front deck but bounced off without exploding. Flak from the mine sweeper hit AD803 and at approx. 02:00 hrs it crashed burning into the sea. It floated for a while, and this allowed the pilot, Flight Sergeant H.J. Copeman, to get out of the wreck. Copeman, who was badly injured, was then picked up from the sea by the mine sweeper. Flight Sergeant A.A. Smith, was killed.
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-May-16 PoW RCAF Warrant Officer Howard Joseph Copeman 2024-04-13
1942-May-16 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant William Francis Millerd 2023-08-30
1942-May-16 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Albert Alexander Smith 2021-07-28

Hampden AD826

s/n
 AD826
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;16 OTU

With 16 OTU Dived into the ground. Wooton, Bedfordshire
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-May-06 KIFA RCAF Sergeant Thomas Lloyd Brown 2022-04-18
1942-May-06 KIFA RCAF Flight Sergeant John Patrick Hancock 2021-08-09
1942-May-06 KIFA RCAF Flight Sergeant Arnold Grant Maxwell 2021-08-16
1942-May-06 KIFA RCAF Flight Sergeant Donald Kempton O'Brien 2021-08-17

Hampden AD829

s/n
 AD829
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;408

Served with No. 408 Squadron, RCAF at Balderton, coded "EQ*E". Lost on mission to Saarbrucken on 27 / 28 August 1942. Crashed near Sauville, in the Ardennes. All 4 crew killed. They were Flight Sergeant (RAF) P.L. Kemp (pilot), Flight Sergeant (RAF) S.F. Clarke (nav), Flight Sergeant (RAF) H.
Gregson (WAG) and Flight Sergeant (RAF) E.J. Stansfield
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-August-28 KIA RAF Sergeant Edward James Stansfield 2024-03-12

Hampden AD831

s/n
 AD831
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;16 OTU

#16 Operational Training Unit, RAF Upper Heyford, Hampden I aircraft #AD 831 stalled on a turn and crashed during a bombing exercise, near Bicester at Baynard's Green, Oxfordshire
last update: 2024-September-22
1941-June-19 KIFA RCAF Sergeant Charles William Davis 2024-09-16

Hampden AD842

s/n
 AD842
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;49;408

From 49 Sqn. With No. 408 (B) Squadron, RCAF when lost on 8 March 1942. Stalled on takeoff for mine laying mission, crashed inside airport perimeter at North Luffenham. Had been airborne 4 minutes. The pilot, Flight Sergeant D.C. Hunter survived with injuries. The rest of the crew, consisting of Flight Sergeant (RAF) R. Ball (nav), Flight Sergeant (RAF)W.D. Morris (WAG) and Flight Sergeant F.F. Mackinnon, perished.
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-March-09 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Fernand Fagan Mackinnon 2021-08-16

Hampden AD843

s/n
 AD843
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;50

With 50 Sqn. Crashed in North Sea
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AD844

s/n
 AD844
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;50

With 50 Sqn. Missing presumed ditched
last update: 2024-September-22
1941-July-17 KIA RCAF Pilot Officer Robert George Mitchell 2021-08-16

Hampden AD846

s/n
 AD846
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;144

With 144 Sqn. Shot down by flak in attack on convoy off Terschelling.
last update: 2024-September-22
1941-November-05 KIA RCAF Flying Officer Edward Lees Shea 2021-10-02

Hampden AD848

s/n
 AD848
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;14 OTU

With 14 OTU. Dived into ground near Doncaster
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-June-29 KIFA RAF Sergeant Ralph O'Keefe 2021-08-17
1942-June-29 KIFA RCAF Pilot Officer Frederick Frances Andrew Wood 2021-07-07

Hampden AD849

s/n
 AD849
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;16

With 16 OTU. Crashed soon after take-off, Upper Heyford
last update: 2024-September-22
1941-July-11 KIFA RCAF Pilot Officer Philip Llewellyn Nash 2021-08-17

Hampden AD853

s/n
 AD853
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;50;420;408

From 50 Sqn, To 420 Sqn, To 408 Sqn. To AAS
last update: 2024-September-22
   1944-May-29 Struck off Strength 2022-01-11

Hampden AD855

s/n
 AD855
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;106;44;420;489

From 44 Sqn. Converted for use as torpedo bomber. To 489 Sqn
last update: 2024-September-22
   1943-December-16 Struck off Strength 2022-01-11

Hampden AD857

s/n
 AD857
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;106;408;7fPP

With 7 Ferry Pilots Pool (FPP). Crashed after engine failure, Sherburn-in-Elmet
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AD862

s/n
 AD862
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;106

With Sqn 106, Shot down by night fighter 8km SW of Maastricht
last update: 2024-September-22
1941-July-03 PoW RCAF Flt. Lieutenant Bruce Dawson Campbell 2024-08-16

Hampden AD869

s/n
 AD869
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;420

Served with No. 420 Squadron, RCAF, Crashed while on a night cross country training flight on 19 / 20 April 1942, at Wispington, 3 miles NW of Horncastle, Lincolnshire, bursting into flames on impact. all 4 crew killed. d as follows: Flight Sergeant H. Davis, Flight Sergeant J. Pritchard, Flight Sergeant G.
Laronde, and Flight Sergeant G. Player
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-April-20 KIFA RCAF Flight Sergeant Hershel Homer Davis 2024-09-28
1942-April-20 KIFA RCAF Flight Sergeant Gerald Grenville Joseph La Ronde 2024-09-28
1942-April-20 KIFA RCAF Flight Sergeant Joseph Corbin Pritchard 2024-09-28

Hampden AD870

s/n
 AD870
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;83;408

From 83 Sqn, Converted to torpedo bomber Served with No. 408 Squadron, RCAF.
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AD900

s/n
 AD900
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;144

With 144 Sqn. Shot down by night fighter, Hoogkarspel Netherlands
last update: 2024-September-22
1941-May-12 PoW RCAF Flight Lieutenant Reginald Frank John Featherstone 2021-05-17

Hampden AD915

s/n
 AD915
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;44;420

Operated by No. 420 (B) Squadron at Waddington in 1941/42, Shot down by flak on a mining mission off the Frisian Islands on 18 / 19 February 1942. Ditched off Schiermonnikoog. Crew dispatched messenger pigeon with the message "SOS AD915 F Time dispatched 21/2/42 10 oclock Position OOSTERBIERUM Friesland Netherland OZO", arrived at Spurn Head in the UK next day. 2 crew are were taken prisoner (Pilot Officer R. See and Flight Sergeant W. Rutledge) and, 2 were killed (Flight Sergeant H. Bake and Flight Sergeant J. Adams).
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AD924

s/n
 AD924
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;144

With 144 Sqn. Missing cause unknown
last update: 2024-September-22
1941-July-09 KIA RCAF Sergeant Edward Roy Berkey 2024-11-11

Hampden AD932

s/n
 AD932
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;106

With 106 Sqn. Ditched 48 m east of Wick. Possibly damaged by flak
last update: 2024-September-22
1941-November-08 KIA RCAF Flying Officer Bruce Gordon McIver DFC 2021-08-17

Hampden AD939

s/n
 AD939
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;44

With 44 Sqn. Collided with Spitfire of 412 Sqn and crashed near Waddington
last update: 2024-September-22

Operational 1941-08-31 to 1941-08-31

44 (B) Sqn (RAF) RAF Waddington

44 Rhodesia Squadron (Fulmina regis lusta) RAF Waddington. Hampden I aircraft AD 939 lost in a mid-air collision with 412 squadron RCAF Spitfire IIa aircraft P 8586 with the loss of all three aircrew members on the Hampden as well as the pilot of the Spitfire

Leading Aircraftman F B Prest (RAFVR) (Can), Pilot Officer P R Owen (RAFVR) and Flight Sergeant D G Forbes (RAFVR) all on Hampton AD 939 as well as Pilot Officer W R Hughes (RCAF) were killed in this flying training accident

The Hampton crashed in fields just off White Lane near RAF Waddington, while the Spitfire crashed into the nearby North Sea

General Royal Air Force Serial and Image Database

General Aviation Safety Network

General Crash of a Handley Page HP 52 Hampton I at RAF Waddington: 3...


1941-August-31 KIFA RAFVR Flight Sergeant David George Forbes 2023-10-25
1941-August-31 KIFA RAFVR Pilot Officer Patrick Richard Owen 2023-10-25
1941-August-31 KIA RAFVR Leading Aircraftman Frank Burdett Prest 2023-10-25

Hampden AD959

s/n
 AD959
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;144

With 144 Sqn. Missing, cause unknown
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-April-02 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant George Murray Robertson 2021-08-08

Hampden AD960

s/n
 AD960
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;49;420;408

Served with No. 420 Squadron, RCAF, coded "PT*G".
last update: 2024-September-22
   1944-February-11 Struck off Strength 2022-01-11

Hampden AD961

s/n
 AD961
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1943-September-21 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1944-August-02 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 511

Hampden AD962

s/n
 AD962
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;44

With 44 Sqn. Shot down in sea by BF 110 off Brest
last update: 2024-September-22
1941-July-24 KIA RCAF Pilot Officer James Murray Grant 2021-08-07

Hampden AD963

s/n
 AD963
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;61;489;408

From 61 Sqn, Converted to torpedo bomber. To 489 Sqn
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AD966

s/n
 AD966
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;44

With 44 Sqn. Dived into ground, South Park near Lincoln, Cause obscure
last update: 2024-September-22
1941-August-01 KIA RCAF Sergeant Gilbert Derrick Dodds 2024-10-23

Hampden AD968

s/n
 AD968
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;44;420;49;408

From 49 Sqn, SOC 3 Feb 44.
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AD972

s/n
 AD972
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;408

06/07 Nov 41 - a/c was attacked by a German nightfighter over Lake IJsselmeer (Old Zuyder Sea) on the return journey from Osnabrück to UK. After exchanging gunfire, the a/c undertook violent evasive action and corkscrewed downwards at high speed. The a/c was filled with the smoke of its own machine guns. Sgt. B.W. Palastanga (observer) thought a crash was imminent and bailed out but later drowned. The a/c successfully returned to base.
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AD975

s/n
 AD975
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;44

With 44 Sqn. Shot down by night fighter, Wassmunster, Belgium
last update: 2024-September-22
1941-October-14 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Gerald Henry Edmondson DSO 2023-08-26

Hampden AD980

s/n
 AD980
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;408

With No. 408 (B) Squadron, RCAF, c.1941/42, Crashed 6 June 1942 on a night flying test. Took off from Balderton, crashed during a flat turn to port. 3 crew injured.
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AD983

s/n
 AD983
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;44

With 44 Sqn. Crashed into Lincoln Hall School, Lincoln
last update: 2024-September-22
1941-July-22 KIA RCAF Sergeant William Robert Bain Relyea 2021-10-01

Hampden AD984

s/n
 AD984
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;106

With 106 Sqn. Crashed near Borby, Germany. Cause unknown
last update: 2024-September-22
1941-October-20 KIA RCAF Sergeant John Lawson Lockwood 2021-08-13

Hampden AD986

s/n
 AD986
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;106

With 106 Sqn. Crashed near Brackwede. 25 m E of Hamm
last update: 2024-September-22
1941-July-05 KIA RCAF Pilot Officer Lorne Smith Christman 2024-02-20

Hampden AD987

s/n
 AD987
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;144;408

From 25 OTU. Converted for use a torpedo bomber. To 144 Sqn to 408 Sqn
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AE115

s/n
 AE115
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;50;420;455;415

From 50 Sqn. Converted for use as torpedo bomber. To 455 Sqn.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1944-June-04 Struck off Strength 2022-01-11

Hampden AE133

s/n
 AE133
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;408

With No. 408 (B) Squadron, RCAF, c.1941, Left this unit by 10 / 11 January 1942, when it was lost on operations with No. 83 Squadron.
last update: 2024-September-22
1941-December-15 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Ralph Lloyd Thompson 2021-07-20
1941-December-15 KIA RCAF Sergeant John Leslie Vaughan 2021-07-13

Hampden AE136

s/n
 AE136
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;106

With 106 Sqn. Crashed near Selsingen 40 km WSW of Hamburg
last update: 2024-September-22
1941-October-26 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Douglas John Carmichael 2024-01-05

Hampden AE139

s/n
 AE139
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;408

With No. 408 (B) Squadron, RCAF. Lost while returning from leaflet raid over France on 25 / 26 March 1942, 3 crew killed, 1 injured. This was the first sortie for this crew. Crashed near Wootton, Berkshire.From 25 OTU. Lost while returning from leaflet raid over France on 25 / 26 Mar 42, Three crew members were killed ( Pilot Officer D.E. Vipond (pilot), Flight Sergeant Hl Phalempin (nav) and Flight Sergeant (RAF) G.A. Medd (WAG)), and Flight Sergeant E.V. Conwell (WAG) was injured. This was the first sortie for this crew. Crashed near Wootton, in Berkshire
last update: 2024-September-22

Bombing Rennes France 1942-03-26 to 1942-03-26

408 (B) Sqn (RCAF) RAF North Luffenham

408 Goose Squadron RCAF (For Freedom). RAF North Luffenham. Pilot Officer DE Vipond (RCAF), Flight Sergeant H Phalempin, and Sergeant GA Medd (RAFVR) were all killed in action when Hampden I aircraft AE 139 crashed near Wootton, Berkshire, England returning after a "Nickelling" (leaflet drop) flight over Rennes, France

The sole survivor of this crew was Wireless Operator Sergeant EV Conwell (RAFVR)

General [Royal Air Force Serial and Image Database]...


1942-March-26 Survived RAFVR Sergeant Edward Victor Conwell 2024-03-31
1942-March-26 KIA RAFVR Sergeant George Alfred Medd 2023-05-20
1942-March-26 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Henri Phalempin 2023-05-20
1942-March-26 KIA RCAF Pilot Officer Dalton Eastman Vipond 2023-05-20

Hampden AE140

s/n
 AE140
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;144

With 144 Sqn. Presumed crashed in sea, probably due to icing
last update: 2024-September-22
1941-August-07 KIA RCAF Sergeant Harold Edward Fear 2021-08-06

Hampden AE143

s/n
 AE143
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;408

From 144 Sqn. On 29 / 30 Sep 1941, ran out of fuel on approach to Driffield when returning from Hamburg. The four-man crew survived.
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AE148

s/n
 AE148
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;408

From 16 OTU. Failed to return from a mining sortie on 11/12 Dec 41 to Kiel Bay. Crashed at Sanderum, 5 km SW of Odense, Denmark, where all 4 crew are now buried. They were: Flying Officer (RAF) J.A. Caldwell (pilot), Flight Sergeant (RAF) H.E. Marshall (nav), Flight Sergeant (RAF) E.A. Harry (WAG) and
Flight Sergeant (RAF) R. Crawley (WAG).
last update: 2024-September-22
1941-December-11 KIA RCAF Pilot Officer William Francis Hull 2023-08-30

Hampden AE150

s/n
 AE150
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;408

Struck high voltage electrical wires over France on 2/3 May 1942, returned to base with extensive damage. Same crew lost two weeks later in AT224 . Lost on operation to Mainz, 12/13 August 1942. From 25 OTU. Failed to return from a sortie on Mainz on 12/13 Aug 42; all four crew were killed. They were: Flying Officer J.S. Coulter (pilot), Flying Officer R.C. Hodgson (nav), Flight Sergeant W. Gittings (WAG) and Flight Sergeant W. Gartside (WAG).
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-August-12 KIA RCAF Flight Lieutenant James Stewart Coulter 2024-05-04
1942-August-12 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Wallace Mallory Gartside 2022-08-28
1942-August-12 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant William George Gittings 2021-01-12

Hampden AE152

s/n
 AE152
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;44

With 44 Sqn. Missing presumed ditched in North Sea
last update: 2024-September-22
1941-September-02 KIA RCAF Pilot Officer Herbert James Cook 2024-04-01

Hampden AE153

s/n
 AE153
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;44

With 44 Sqn. Missing, presumed ditched in North Sea
last update: 2024-September-22
1941-July-08 KIA RCAF Sergeant Mortimer Livis 2021-08-13

Hampden AE185

s/n
 AE185
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;50

With 50 Sq. Shot down by night fighter 2m S of Groningen
last update: 2024-September-22
1941-August-18 KIA RAF Pilot Officer Henry Law 2022-01-22

Hampden AE186

s/n
 AE186
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;207;61;44;420;106;408

From 106 Sqn. To 14 OTU. Swung on take off and under carriage collapsed
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AE190

s/n
 AE190
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;408

From 25 OTU. To 14 OTU
last update: 2024-September-22
   1944-June-04 Struck off Strength 2022-01-12

Hampden AE192

s/n
 AE192
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;44;408;415

Damaged in mid-air while being operated by an RCAF crew in training at No. 14 OTU on 30 July 1942. Later converted to a torpedo bomber, to No. 415 Squadron, RCAF. Undercarriage collapsed during landing at Docking, UK after night bombing raid along Dutch coast on 14/15 September 1943, no injuries.
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AE195

s/n
 AE195
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;144;455

With 455 Sqn. Crashed in sea on navex after engine failure
last update: 2024-September-22
1943-August-26 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Alexander Gracey McKenzie 2021-08-17

Hampden AE196

s/n
 AE196
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;408;44

To 44 Sqn. Then with No. 408 Sqn. One of four Hampdens dispatched on this unit's first operations, 11/12 Mar 41. Returned early, unable to locate target. Left this unit by Dec 41. To 44 Sqn
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AE197

s/n
 AE197
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;408

One of four Hampdens dispatched on this unit's first operations, 11/12 Mar 41. Bombed primary target, docks at Rotterdam. On 28/29 Aug 42 this a/c shot down by a night fighter piloted by Hptm Wilhelm Herget, of I./NJG4, while attacking Saarbrücken. Came down at Boussu-lez-Walcourt (Hainaut), 24 km SSW of Charleroi, Belgium. W/C J.D. Twigg and Flight Lieutenant I. Maitland were killed. Flight Lieutenant G.C. Fisher and Flying Officer Van Den Bok survived. They both evaded capture and Van Den Bok received Bar to DFC on return to the UK.
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-August-28 Evader RCAF Flight Lieutenant G C Fisher 2022-04-19
1942-August-28 KIA RAFVR Ian Maitland DFC 2023-08-07
1942-August-28 KIA RCAF Wing Commander John Despard Twigg 2023-08-09
1942-August-28 Evader RCAF Flying Officer Ralph Van Den Bok DFC,DFCbar 2022-04-19

Hampden AE201

s/n
 AE201
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;415

With No. 415 Squadron, RCAF at Thorney Island when it was destroyed on 26 February 1943 by fire started by explosion of P2065 of the same unit.
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AE202

s/n
 AE202
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;61;44;420

Operated by No. 420 (B) Squadron at Waddington in 1941/42,. Lost on mission to Hamburg on 26 / 27 July 1942. Crashed near Tonning (Germany?). 3 crew killed.(Flight Sergeant J.H. Timmis, Flight Sergeant N.F. Axford, and Flight Sergeant J.R. Elliott).
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AE219

s/n
 AE219
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;408

One of 15 a/c assigned to lay mines in Heligoland Approaches on 27/28 Mar 1942. The a/c was shot down by a Luftwaffe fighter. Pilot Officer W.M. Fraser, Warrant Officer II A. Jenkins, Flight Sergeant A.F.Trawford and Flight Sergeant H.A. Benjamin were all killed.
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-March-27 KIA RAFVR Sergeant Herbert Albert Benjamin Bird 2022-01-08
1942-March-27 KIA RCAF Pilot Officer William MacMillan Fraser 2022-01-08
1942-March-27 KIA RCAF Warrant Officer II Alger Jr Jenkins 2022-01-08
1942-March-27 KIA RAFVR Sergeant Arthur Frederick Trawford 2022-01-08

Hampden AE220

s/n
 AE220
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;106

With 106 Sqn. Shot down by flak near Plankstadt
last update: 2024-September-22
1941-August-22 KIA RCAF Pilot Officer James Paul Erly DFC 2024-05-26

Hampden AE225

s/n
 AE225
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;144

With 144 Sqn. Shot down by fighter off Brest
last update: 2024-September-22
1941-July-24 PoW RAF Flight Lieutenant Robert Benjamin Barr 2023-11-15

Hampden AE227

s/n
 AE227
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;49;408

From 49 Sqn. Failed to return from a mission against Saarbrücken on 28/29 Aug 42. Believed to have been shot down by a night-fighter and crashed at Dudweiler, 8 km NE of Saarbrucken; 4 crew killed. They were: Flight Sergeant (RNZAF) W.H. Gould (pilot), Flight Sergeant L.L. Garner (nav), Flight Sergeant C.A.L. Sutherby (WAG) and Flight Sergeant (RAF) T.C.R. Murliss (WAG).
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-August-29 KIA RCAF Pilot Officer Leslie Lewis Garner 2021-08-07
1942-August-29 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Charles Andrew Levern Sutherby 2021-07-21

Hampden AE232

s/n
 AE232
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;106

With 106 Sqn. Shot down by night fighter, Wilhelmsburg near Hamburg
last update: 2024-September-22
1941-September-15 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant John Jacob McIntyre 2023-11-27

Hampden AE237

s/n
 AE237
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;83;408

From 83 Sqn. Failed to return from a mining sortie on 22/23 Apr 42
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-April-22 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant John Haliburton Daughney 2024-09-05
1942-April-22 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Robert Edwin Wilson 2024-09-05

Hampden AE239

s/n
 AE239
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;44

With 44 Sqn. Missing, presumed ditched in North Sea
last update: 2024-September-22
1941-August-16 KIA RCAF Sergeant Charles Richard Morley 2021-09-28

Hampden AE244

s/n
 AE244
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;408

With No. 408 (B) Squadron, RCAF at Balderton, c.1941/42, coded "EQ*P". One of four Hampdens dispatched on this units first operations, 11/12 March 1941. Returned early, unable to locate target. Lost on mission to Dusseldorf on 31 July / 1 August 1942. Shot down by a night-fighter (Fw Fritz Schellwat, II./NJG1) and crashed at 0335 some 2 km SE of Zevendonk (Antwerpen), 4 km S of Turnhout, Belgium. The crew perished; They were Flight Sergeant O.M. Nelson (pilot), Flight Sergeant (RAAF) H.C.A. Warr (nav), Flight Sergeant C.F. Lloyd (WAG) and Flight Sergeant (RAF) H. Price (WAG)
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-August-01 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Clarence Franklin Lloyd 2023-08-26
1942-August-01 PoW RCAF Warrant Officer 2nd Class Orval Milford Nelson 2023-09-19

Hampden AE245

s/n
 AE245
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;408

With No. 408 (B) Squadron, RCAF, c.1941/42, coded "EQ*C".
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AE246

s/n
 AE246
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;106;420

From 106 Sqn. Failed to return from Lubeck 28/29 Mar 42. Shot down by a night fighter near Heligoland Bight. Squadron Leader G. Tench, Flight Sergeant K. Hyde, Flight Sergeant H. Thorne and Flight Sergeant F. Durnan were all picked up from a dinghy and became POWs.
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-March-29 PoW RCAF Warrant Officer 2nd Class Kenneth Thompson Hyde 2021-03-03

Hampden AE248

s/n
 AE248
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;50;144;420

Operated by No. 420 (B) Squadron in 1941/42, served with No. 420 Sqn, Shot down by night fighter of II./ NJG2 on mission to Bremen on 2/3 Jul 42. Crashed at 02:30 hrs local at Koudum, Friesland, 18 kilometres south-west of Sneek, Holland. One crew member became a POW, Flt Lt Kingsley Ewart BROWN; the other 3 were killed. Flight Sergeant John Noel WADDINGTON; F/Sgt; Robert William WHYTOCK; Flight Sergeant Robert Oscar WILLIAMS.
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-July-03 PoW RCAF Flight Lieutenant Kingsley Ewart Brown 2022-01-10
1942-July-03 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Robert William Rowland Whytock 2022-01-10

Hampden AE252

s/n
 AE252
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;144

With 144 Sqn. Missing, presumed due to icing up
last update: 2024-September-22
1941-July-31 KIA RCAF Sergeant James Graham Rogers 2023-10-11

Hampden AE257

s/n
 AE257
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;44

With No. 408 (B) Squadron, RCAF, coded "EQ*X", when it failed to return from a Gardening mission (mine laying) in the Frisian Islands on 22 April 1942. Probably shot down by night fighter.
last update: 2024-September-22
1941-October-21 KIA RCAF Pilot Officer Donald Schafheitlin 2021-10-01

Hampden AE258

s/n
 AE258
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;44;420;408

First used by No. 44, No. 420 and No. 408 Sqns in the UK. Then transferred to Canada and used by the AAS and then by No. 32 OTU at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1943-October-08 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1944-August-02 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 511

Hampden AE260

s/n
 AE260
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;44;420

Operated by No. 420 (B) Squadron at Waddington in 1941/42, Lost on mining mission to Lorient on 2 / 3 June 1942. Presumed crashed near Guidel(Morbihan), 10 km NW of Lorient. One crew member (Flight Sergeant L. Nall) became a POW, 3 were killed ( Flight Sergeant E. Harrison, Flight Sergeant J. Getting and Flight Sergeant G. Laing)
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AE267

s/n
 AE267
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;408;420

With No. 408 (B) Squadron, RCAF. Forced landing near Waddington on 22 January 1942. One of four Hampdens dispatched on this units first operations, 11/12 March 1941. Bombed primary target, docks at Rotterdam. Operated by No. 420 (B) Squadron in 1941/42, coded "PT*V". Lost without a trace on a mission to Hamburg on 26 / 27 July 1942. The four-man crew perished; they were Flight Sergeant A. Johnstone, Warrant Officer R. Law, Pilot Officer G.E. Tilling and Flight Sergeant J. Price
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-July-27 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Andrew Taylor Johnstone 2021-08-11
1942-July-27 KIA RCAF Warrant Officer 2nd Class Harold Naismith Law 2021-08-13
1942-July-27 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant John James Price 2021-08-12

Hampden AE286

s/n
 AE286
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;61;408

From 61 Sqn. Failed to return from a mission against Wilhelmshaven on 10/11 Jan 42
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-January-10 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Donald Louden Henderson 2021-08-09
1942-January-10 KIA RAFVR Flight Lieutenant Thomas Findlay Priest 2021-08-12

Hampden AE287

s/n
 AE287
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;408;455

Served with 408 Sqn. Converted to torpedo bomber. To 455 Sqn.
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AE288

s/n
 AE288
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;408

With no. 408 (B) Squadron, RCAF, based at Balderton, Lost on operation to Warnemunde on early morning of 9 May 1942. Crashed in tidal waters east of island of Mando, Denmark. Struck by flak near Esbjerg, while returning from target.4 crew killed. They were Flight Sergeant J.S. Norton (pilot), Flight Sergeant M.S. Sinclair (nav), Flight Sergeant (RAF) G.S. Jefferies (WAG) and Flight Sergeant (RAF) H.F. Stroud (WAG).
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-May-09 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant James Shield Norton 2023-08-28
1942-May-09 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Marcel Stanley Sinclair 2023-08-28

Hampden AE289

s/n
 AE289
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

Served with No. 408 Squadron, RCAF, coded "EQ*W".
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AE293

s/n
 AE293
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;105;408;455

From 106 Sqn. Served with 408 Sqn. Converted to torpedo bomber. To 455 Sqn
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AE295

s/n
 AE295
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;207;408

First used by No. 207, No. 408 Sqns and No. 14 OTU in the UK. Then transferred to Canada and used by No. 32 OTU at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1943-October-20 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1944-August-02 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 511

Hampden AE297

s/n
 AE297
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;207;408

From 207 Sqn. Lost on mission to Warnemünde on 8/9 May 1942. Flight Sergeant J. Markle, Flight Sergeant C. Finkbeiner, Flight Sergeant J. Dafoe and Flight Sergeant E. Killham were posted as "missing"& later "KIA".
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-May-09 KIA RCAF Pilot Officer Jack Stanley Dafoe 2024-10-31
1942-May-09 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Clarence Henry Finkbeiner 2024-08-21
1942-May-09 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Jack Wellington Markle 2024-04-22

Hampden AE298

s/n
 AE298
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;44;420

From 44 Sqn. Failed to return from from mining sortie 26/27 Mar 42. Shot down by a night fighter off Terschelling. The four-man crew perished; they were Flight Sergeant W. Groff, Flight Sergeant L. Stalker, Flight Sergeant R. Morgan and Flight Sergeant A. Williams
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-March-26 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Wilfred Rodgers Groff 2021-08-09
1942-March-26 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Leonard Ogilvy Stalker 2022-01-03
1942-March-26 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Arthur Frederick Williams 2021-07-08

Hampden AE299

s/n
 AE299
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;207;106

With 106 Sqn. Crashed near Schwartenek, cause unknow
last update: 2024-September-22
1941-September-08 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Frederick Joseph Matkin 2021-09-23

Hampden AE300

s/n
 AE300
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;106

With 106 Sqn. Engine Cut; abandoned near Hostrup, Jutland
last update: 2024-September-22
1941-September-12 PoW RCAF Flight Lieutenant Rae Joseph Dunn 2024-10-29

Hampden AE306

s/n
 AE306
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;50

With 50 Sqn. Shot sown by fighter into sea W of Terschelling
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-February-07 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Charles Edward Carroll 2024-01-08

Hampden AE312

s/n
 AE312
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;14


last update: 2024-November-21
1942-August-28 KIFA RCAF Sergeant David Ellis Brownlee 2021-07-28
1942-August-28 KIFA RCAF Flight Sergeant Norman Austin Clare 2024-02-22
1942-August-28 KIFA RCAF Flight Sergeant George Armstrong Gray 2021-08-07
1942-August-28 KIFA RCAF Flight Sergeant Joseph Jean Edmond Gustave Rene Patry 2020-09-15

Hampden AE314

s/n
 AE314
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;83;420;455

From 83 Sqn. Operated by No. 420 Sqn in 1941/42. Converted for use as torpedo bomber. To
455 Sqn. Operated by No. 420 (B) Squadron in 1941/42,
last update: 2024-September-22
   1943-December-21 Struck off Strength 2022-01-11

Hampden AE316

s/n
 AE316
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;50;144

With 144 Sqn. Missing, possibly due to icing up
last update: 2024-September-22
1941-October-24 PoW RAF Flight Lieutenant (Acting) Ian Hugh Kingwell 2021-03-12
1941-October-24 KIA RCAF Sergeant Fred Chadwick Stephenson 2021-10-02

Hampden AE353

s/n
 AE353
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;144

With 144 Sqn. Probably damaged over Brest; crashed in sea off Sussex coast
last update: 2024-September-22
1941-December-11 KIA RCAF Pilot Officer John Humphrey Dunn 2024-10-29
1941-December-11 KIA RAF Sergeant Charles Edward Gailey 2023-07-19
1941-December-11 KIA RCAF Flying Officer Arthur John Benning Monk 2021-08-16

Hampden AE355

s/n
 AE355
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;420

Operated by No. 420 (B) Squadron at Waddington in 1941/42, coded "PT*A". Lost without a trace on mission to Dusseldorf on 31 July / 1 August 1942. . All 4 crew were killed; they were Warrant Officer W. Kaufman, Warrant Officer R. Stewart, Pilot Officer W.D. Frost and Flight Sergeant A.J. Greenaway.
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-August-01 KIA RCAF Pilot Officer William David Frost 2022-01-30
1942-August-01 KIA RCAF Warrant Officer 2nd Class William John Kaufman 2021-08-11
1942-August-01 KIA RCAF Warrant Officer 2nd Class Robert Reginald Stewart 2021-07-22

Hampden AE356

s/n
 AE356
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;83;144

With 144 Sqn. Shot down by Russian fighters in sea near Murmansk. In transit to Russia
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-September-04 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Walter Thomas Tabor 2023-07-25

Hampden AE360

s/n
 AE360
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;408;415

With 408 Sqn Converted to Torpedo Bomber. Served with No. 415 (TB) Squadron, RCAF, in 1942/43.
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-October-04 KIA RAF Sergeant Joseph Francis Maher 2021-08-14
1942-October-04 KIA RAF Sergeant Joseph Guy Stuckless 2021-10-02

Hampden AE361

s/n
 AE361
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;408

Served with 408 Sqn. Converted to torpedo bomber. To TDU
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AE363

s/n
 AE363
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

First used by No. 83, No. 144 Sqns and No. 5 OTU in the UK. Then transferred to Canada and used by No. 32 OTU at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1943-August-30 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1944-August-02 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 511

Hampden AE366

s/n
 AE366
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;83;420;408

From 83 Sqn, To 420 Sqn, To 408 Sqn
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AE368

s/n
 AE368
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;415

Served with No. 415 (TB) Squadron, RCAF, in 1942/43.
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AE372

s/n
 AE372
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;49;408;415

From 49 Sqn. Served with 408 Sqn. Converted to torpedo bomber. To 415 Sqn.
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AE373

s/n
 AE373
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;50;408

From 50 Sqn. Served with 408 Sqn. Converted to torpedo bomber. To NAFDU.
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AE375

s/n
 AE375
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;50;408

From 50 Sqn. Served with 408 Sqn. Converted to torpedo bomber. To 415 Sqn
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AE378

s/n
 AE378
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;106;420;408

From 106 Sqn, To 420 Sqn, To 408 Sqn.
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AE379

s/n
 AE379
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;44;420;455

Dived into ground, Miltonburn, Ayr, cause unknown. 4 crew killed they were; Flight Sergeant AC Smart RNZAF; Pilot Officer E Greaves; Flight Sergeant D C Barrie; Flight Sergeant J K Shaw
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-November-10 KIFA RCAF Sergeant Donald George Barnie 2024-11-09
1942-November-10 KIFA RCAF Flight Sergeant George Kingsley Shaw 2021-10-02

Hampden AE384

s/n
 AE384
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;44;420;455

From 44 Sqn. Operated by No. 420 Sqn in 1941/42. Converted for use as torpedo bomber. To 455 Sqn.
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AE385

s/n
 AE385
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;44;420;408

Served with No. 420 (B) Squadron, RCAF, coded "PT*L", dates unknown. With No. 408 (B) Squadron, coded "EQ*L", when it crashed on a training flight on 12 September 1942, when it stalled while in the circuit at Balderton. 2 crew killed. they were Flight Sergeant F.M. Frame (pilot) and Flight Sergeant W.G. Keogh (WAG)
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-September-02 KIFLA RCAF Leading Aircraftman Andrew Lloyd McConnell 2023-06-22
1942-September-12 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant George Murray Frame 2022-08-24
1942-September-12 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant William George Keogh 2021-08-12

Hampden AE386

s/n
 AE386
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;50;14 OTU; 420;455

From 14 OTU. Converted for use as torpedo bomber. To 455 Sqn.
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AE389

s/n
 AE389
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;83;420

From 83 Sqn. Failed to return from a mining sortie 7/8 May 42. Pilot Officer M.F. Carson became a POW. Flight Sergeant G.C. Williams, Flight Sergeant A.S. Urquhart and Flight Sergeant W.A. McDonnell were killed.
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AE390

s/n
 AE390
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;420

Operated by No. 420 (B) Squadron in 1941/42, Lost on a mining mission to French waters on 12 / 13 July 1942. all 4 crew killed,They were Flight Sergeant T. Hannah, Flight Sergeant W. Chapman, Flight Sergeant P. Bull (DFM) and Flight Sergeant J. Thompson.
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-July-13 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Thomas John Hannah 2022-10-07
1942-July-13 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant James Anderson Thomson 2023-12-17

Hampden AE393

s/n
 AE393
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;44;420;408

From 44 Sqn, To 420 Sqn, Coded PT-L. To 408 Sqn. Lost returning from mission to Hamburg on 15/16 Jan 42. Crashed at Dalefoot, West Burton, 13 miles SW of Catterick, Yorkshire. Three crew perished including Flight Sergeant (RAF) J.A. Bunting, Flight Sergeant (RAFVR) J. Robinson (WAG) and Flight Sergeant (RAF) M. Jones (WAG). The pilot, Squadron Leader W.J. Burnett, a Canadian in the RAF, was seriously injured; he had already won the DFC while commanding C Flight in this unit. Later retired from the RAF in 1968 as an A/C
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AE395

s/n
 AE395
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;415

With No. 415 Squadron, RCAF at Thorney Island in 1943. Failed to return from shipping strike on 23 March 1943.
last update: 2024-September-22
1943-March-24 KIA RCAF Flying Officer Clarke Munro Chambers 2024-01-28
1943-March-24 PoW RCAF Warrant Officer 2nd Class William Hall Elliott Haddock 2021-07-26
1943-March-24 PoW RCAF Flight Lieutenant Joseph Donald Penn McLeod 2023-09-14
1943-March-24 PoW RCAF Flight Lieutenant Douglas Henry Wraith 2023-08-19

Hampden AE399

s/n
 AE399
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;44;420

From 44 Sqn. Collided with 44 Con Fit Lancaster on landing at Waddington on return from Cologne 30/31 May 42. The crew escaped with some injuries.
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AE401

s/n
 AE401
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;50;415;420

From 50 Sqn, To 420 Sqn, Converted for use as torpedo bomber. To 415 Sqn
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-June-20 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Roy Davidson 2024-10-31

Hampden AE418

s/n
 AE418
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: 408;415

Served with 408 Sqn. Converted to torpedo bomber. To No. 415 Squadron, RCAF at Thorney Island, coded "GX*B", when it crashed during night approach on 19 March 1943. Was returning from patrol off French coast, all 4 crew killed. They were: Flight Sergeant W. Hurl, Pilot Officer B.A
Johnson, Flight Sergeant W.C Foerster, and Flight Sergeant R.H. O'Brien.
last update: 2024-September-22
1943-March-19 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Walther Carl Richard Foerster 2021-08-06
1943-March-19 KIA RCAF Warrant Officer 2nd Class William Leonard Hurl 2021-08-10
1943-March-19 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Robert Henry O'Brien 2021-08-17

Hampden AE422

s/n
 AE422
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;50;420;415;489

From 50 Sqn, To 420 Sqn, Converted for use as torpedo bomber. To 415 Sqn.
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AE426

s/n
 AE426
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;106;408

With No. 408 (B) Squadron, RCAF when lost on 28/29 April 1942. From 106 Sqn to 408 Sqn. AE426 was carrying incendiaries when it was shot down 18 miles south of Kiel,near Newmunster, Germany, Flight Sergeant R.L. Gordon (pilot), Flight Sergeant W. Alderdice, Flight Sergeant J.A. Romas,and Flight Sergeant (RAAF) W.W. Perroux were killed.
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-April-29 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Richard Lawrence Gordon 2024-07-22
1942-April-29 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant James Arthur Esterbrooks Romas 2024-09-15

Hampden AE432

s/n
 AE432
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;408

Served with No. 408 Squadron, RCAF, coded "EQ*S".
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-August-16 KIA RCAF Flight Lieutenant John Sommerville Cardell 2024-01-04

Hampden AE433

s/n
 AE433
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;408

With No. 408 (B) Squadron, RCAF at Syerston, coded "EQ*D". Lopst on mission to Essen on 8 / 9 November 1941. Shot down by a night-fighter (Oblt Willi Dimter, III./NJG1) and crashed 2230 at Maasbree (Noord Brabant), 26 km NE of Helmond, Holland. All 4 crew POW.
last update: 2024-September-22
1941-November-09 PoW RCAF Flight Lieutenant John Collin Monkhouse 2023-09-17

Hampden AE435

s/n
 AE435
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;415

With No. 415 Squadron, RCAF, . Lost on 18 February 1943. Crashed at 20:30 local time, shortly after take off from RAF Docking for a torpedo strike on a convoy off Ijmuiden. All 4 crew killed. They were Flight Sergeant (RAF) B. Campbell, Flying Officer (RAF) K.R. Mafre, Flight Sergeant (RAF) R. Vokey and Flight Sergeant (RAF) M. Niblock.
last update: 2024-September-22
1943-February-18 KIFA RCAF Warrant Officer 2 Paul Brewer Campbell 2024-08-02
1943-February-18 KIA RCAF Flying Officer Kenneth Reginald Maffre 2021-07-12
1943-February-18 KIA RCAF Warrant Officer 2 Zina Manford Niblock 2024-08-02
1943-February-18 KIA RCAF Warrant Officer 2 Reginald Ernest Vokey 2024-08-02

Hampden AE436

s/n
 AE436
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;408;144

Built by English Electric Preston works, part of the seventh production batch TOC 17 Oct 41; To 44 MU, then to 408 Sqn RCAF, RAF Syerston. Suffered undershoot and undercarriage collapse on 15 Nov 41.To 13 MU 20 Novand repaired by 21 Feb 1942. To 44 MU 8 Mar and returned to English Electric for TB.I modifications 8 Apr. Delivered to 144 Sqn at Sumburgh 2 May 42; Reported as missing 5 Sep 42 on a transit mission from Sumburgh in the Shetland Islands to Afrikaner, a Russian airfield located near to the Finnish border. SOC 24 Sep 42.
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-September-04 KIA RCAF Flying Officer William Henry Bowler 2024-11-16
1942-September-04 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant John Parker Campbell 2023-12-13
1942-September-04 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant James Steven Jewett 2021-03-06

Hampden AE437

s/n
 AE437
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;408

Failed to return from a mission against Düsseldorf on 27/28 Nov 41. The four man crew perished; they were: Pilot Officer J.A. Caldwell (pilot), Flight Sergeant H.E. Marshall (nav), Flight Sergeant E.A. Harry (WAG), and Flight Sergeant R. Crawley (WAG).
last update: 2024-September-22
1941-November-28 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Hudson Eric Marshall 2021-08-15

Hampden AE438

s/n
 AE438
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;408

With No. 408 (B) Squadron, RCAF, coded "EQ*N", when lost on a raid on Ostend, Belgium on 9/10 November 1941. Shot down by flak battery at Ettelgem/Ostend, came down on farm of Mr. Vanderckhove, on Zeewig river in Westkjerke. All 4 crew killed were Pilot Officer (RNZAF) E.B. Robertson (pilot), Pilot Officer J.C. Wilson (nav) , Flight Sergeant D.F.W. Norton (WAG), and Flight Sergeant D.V. Markall (WAG).
last update: 2024-September-22
1941-November-09 KIA RCAF Pilot Officer John Cayley Wilson 2023-08-26

Hampden AE439

s/n
 AE439
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;408

Served with 408 Sqn. To A&AEE
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AJ988

s/n
 AJ988
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;32

With No. 32 OTU at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Hit the sea near Sidney Island BC during low flying practice on 25 October 1942, after engine failed. The two man crew, consisting of Flight Sergeant J.Orrell and Flight Sergeant H.J. Thorn, were both killed. The a/c could not be salvaged due to the depth of the water.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-May-20 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1942-October-25 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Names: Orrell | Thorn
   1942-December-01 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
1942-October-25 KIFA RAFVR Sergeant John Orrell 2023-02-15
1942-October-25 KIFA RAF Sergeant Henry James Thorn 2023-02-16
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 517

Hampden AJ989

s/n
 AJ989
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 OTU at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Crashed into sea off Sidney Island, east of Patricia Bay, after a fire in the starboard engine on 10 July 1942. The four-man crew escaped with minor injuries. The airframe was later salvaged.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-May-14 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1942-July-10 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Aerodrome Names: Johnson | Mackinnon | Vaughan | Williamson
   1942-October-06 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 517

Hampden AJ990

s/n
 AJ990
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

Used by No. 32 Operational Training Unit, RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC, coded "*HAO". Torpedo gear fitted by 3 August 1942. Taxied into communications trailer at Patricia Bay on 10 August 1943, port propeller damaged.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-January-06 Taken on Strength 2020-09-21
1943-August-10 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Aerodrome Names: Williams
   1944-August-02 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 517

Hampden AJ991

s/n
 AJ991
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC, coded "HAN", with all three letters aft of the roundel. Torpedo gear fitted by 3 August 1942. Crashed while attempting single engine landing at Tofino, BC at night on 27 May 1943. Aircraft bounced on landing, overshot, and overturned off end of runway. The four-person crew escaped with minor injuries.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-January-06 Taken on Strength 2020-09-21
1943-May-27 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Tofino Names: Coghlan | Hollitt | Rawlin | Webster
   1943-August-30 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 517

Hampden AJ992

s/n
 AJ992
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;32

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC, coded "HAJ", with all three letters aft of the roundel. Crashed into sea 20 kilometres off Cape Flattery in bad weather on 14 June 1943. All 4 crew killed, including Flying Officer G.C. Douglas-Home, RAF, brother of future UK Prime Minister Alec Douglas-Home, and Pilot Officer C. Sugden, RAF.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-January-06 Taken on Strength 2020-09-21
1943-June-14 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Missing Names: Douglas-home | Lynch | Ritchie | Sugden
   1943-August-17 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
1943-June-14 KIFA RAFVR Flying Officer George Cospatrick Douglas-Home 2024-10-27
1943-June-14 KIFA RAF Sergeant Allan Spencer Lynch 2024-05-26
1943-June-14 KIFA RAAF Sergeant Elton Roy Ritchie 2024-05-26
1943-June-14 KIFA RAFVR Pilot Officer Charles Sugden 2023-02-16
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 517

Hampden AJ993

s/n
 AJ993
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;32

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC, coded "HAP". Lost at sea off Port Renfrew in bad weather on 19 September 1943 while on a navigation training flight. 4 fatalities.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-January-06 Taken on Strength 2020-09-21
1943-September-19 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: In Sea Names: Bateman | Dobie | France | Frost
   1943-November-25 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
1943-September-19 KIFA RCAF Warrant Officer 2 John Haythorn-Thwaite Bateman 2024-10-22
1943-September-19 KIFA RAFVR Sergeant Albert Sidney David Dobie 2024-10-22
1943-September-19 KIFA RCAF Warrant Officer 2 Albert France 2024-10-22
1943-September-19 KIFA RCAF Pilot Officer Harry Haig Frost 2024-10-22
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 517

Hampden AJ994

s/n
 AJ994
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;32

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Spun in during single engine training on 28 September 1943. Came down near Retreat Cove on Galiano Island.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-January-06 Taken on Strength 2020-09-21
1943-September-28 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Retreat Cove Galiano Is Names: McLeod
   1943-November-25 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
1943-September-28 KIFA RNZAF Sergeant Herbert David McLeod 2023-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 517

Hampden AJ995

s/n
 AJ995
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Torpedo gear fitted by 3 August 1942. Swung on takeoff at Patricia Bay on 12 August 1943, collapsing port main gear. The crew escaped unhurt.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-January-06 Taken on Strength 2020-09-21
1943-August-12 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Aerodrome Names: Oblein | Oliver | Park | Shippin
   1943-September-23 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 517

Hampden AJ996

s/n
 AJ996
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Collapsed port main gear in heavy landing at Patricia Bay on 23 July 1943, not repaired. There were no crew injuries.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-January-06 Taken on Strength 2020-09-21
1943-July-23 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Aerodrome Names: Bruce | Chaffey | Lockwell | Thomson
   1943-August-30 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 517

Hampden AJ997

s/n
 AJ997
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC, coded "H2". Taxied into parked Hampden P5298 at Patricia Bay on 8 November 1943.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-January-06 Taken on Strength 2020-09-21
1943-November-08 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Aerodrome Names: Dent | Foster | Marsh
   1944-August-02 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 517

Hampden AJ998

s/n
 AJ998
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Landing gear collapsed due to mechanical failure while taxiing at Patricia Bay on 6 December 1942. Undershot landing at Patricia Bay on 4 September 1943, destroyed by post impact fire. The solo pilot was injured.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-January-06 Taken on Strength 2020-09-21
1942-December-06 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Aerodrome Names: Eyles | Hall | Marks | Parratt
1943-September-04 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Aerodrome Names: Baillie
   1943-September-15 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 517

Hampden AJ999

s/n
 AJ999
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-January-06 Taken on Strength 2020-09-21
   1944-August-02 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 517

Hampden AN100

s/n
 AN100
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;32

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Reported missing on navigation training flight on 4 June 1943. All 4 crew, including two RAAF, missing. Later reported to crashed at sea of Grays Harbor, Washington.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-January-06 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1943-June-04 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Names: Barker | Maddrell | Ralph | Senger
   1943-June-16 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
1943-June-04 KIFA RAF Sergeant William Frederick Barker 2024-11-09
1943-June-04 KIFA RAAF Sergeant George Webb Maddrell 2023-02-12
1943-June-04 KIFA RAFVR Sergeant Jack Ralph 2023-02-15
1943-June-04 KIFA RAAF Sergeant Grant Charles Senger 2023-02-16
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 518

Hampden AN101

s/n
 AN101
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;32

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Swung on landing at Patricia Bay on 20 December 1942, struck aerodrome control hut, Category B damage. Lost power during torpedo drop off Stuart Island, BC on 9 October 1943, and crashed into sea off Turn Point Light. All 4 RAF and RAAF crew on board killed, only 2 bodies recovered.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-January-13 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1942-December-20 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Patricia Bay Aerodrome Names: Doyle | Graham | Herreiven | Richards | Slater
1943-October-09 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Stuart Names: Maiden | Shaw | Warner | Weeks
   1943-November-25 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
1943-October-09 KIFA RAAF Sergeant Francis Keith Maiden 2023-02-07
1943-October-09 KIFA RAFVR Pilot Officer Kenneth Shaw 2023-02-16
1943-October-09 KIFA RAFVR Pilot Officer Allen Leonard Warner 2023-02-16
1943-October-09 KIFA RAAF Sergeant Neville Oswald Weekes 2023-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 518

Hampden AN102

s/n
 AN102
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Swung on landing at Patricia Bay on 29 November 1942, landing gear collapsed. Landing gear collapsed again on landing at Patricia Bay on 23 July 1943, not repaired. No injuries.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-January-06 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1942-November-29 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Patricia Bay Aerodrome Names: Pearce
1943-July-23 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Aerodrome Names: Christie | Davies | Lipscombe | Mcpherson
   1943-September-23 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 518

Hampden AN103

s/n
 AN103
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Propeller struck sea south of Fairfax Point, BC on 19 October 1943, returned to base without further damage.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-January-15 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1943-October-18 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Fairfax Point Names: Clark | Maynes | Powell | Van Metre
   1944-August-02 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 518

Hampden AN104

s/n
 AN104
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-January-17 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1944-August-02 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 518

Hampden AN105

s/n
 AN105
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;32

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Flew into trees high up on Mount Taum on Saltspring Island at 20:30 on 4 October 1942, while on a night training flight. Pilot Officer Norris Thomas, RAF, only occupant, was killed.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-January-15 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1942-October-04 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Salt Spring British Columbia Names: Thomas
   1942-October-09 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
1942-October-04 KIFA RAF Pilot Officer Norris Thomas 2023-02-05
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 518

Hampden AN106

s/n
 AN106
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-January-26 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1944-August-02 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 518

Hampden AN107

s/n
 AN107
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Taxied into Beaufort N1027 at Patricia Bay on 26 October 1943, damaged wing tip.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-February-04 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1943-October-26 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Aerodrome Names: Jagger | Miles | Payne | Pearse
   1944-August-02 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 518

Hampden AN108

s/n
 AN108
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-February-04 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1944-May-26 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 518

Hampden AN109

s/n
 AN109
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Swung on takeoff from Patricia Bay on 3 July 1942, undercarriage collapsed, Category B damage. No injuries.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-February-04 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1942-July-03 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Aerodrome Names: Bowman | Boyd | Davis | Selthun
   1944-August-02 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 518

Hampden AN110

s/n
 AN110
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Landing gear collapsed on takeoff from Patricia Bay in August 1942. Swung on takeoff at Patricia Bay on 3 July 1942, damaged landing gear, Category B damage. Undershot during single engine landing at Patricia Bay on 24 January 1943, destroyed.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-February-04 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1942-July-03 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Aerodrome Names: Ireland | Owen | Tuxford
1943-January-24 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: No 2 Runway Names: Ankerson | Kasakewigh | Thomas
   1943-January-26 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 518

Hampden AN111

s/n
 AN111
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-February-10 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1944-August-02 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 518

Hampden AN112

s/n
 AN112
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-February-06 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1944-August-02 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 518

Hampden AN113

s/n
 AN113
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

Cat "C" accident while in the hands of No. 124 (F) Sqn at St. Hubert, QC on 8 January 1943. The aircraft jumped the chocks and swung while being run up causing the tail to strike a snow bank. Later with No. 32 OTU at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Crashed on takeoff from Patricia Bay on 18 May 1943, after starboard engine failed. Came down in the bomb dump and the aircraft was destroyed. The solo pilot on board escaped but with injuries.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-February-18 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1943-January-08 Accident: 124 Ferry Squadron Loc: Saint-Hubert Quebec Names: Chandler
1943-May-18 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Aerodrome Names: Griffiths
   1943-June-16 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 518

Hampden AN114

s/n
 AN114
inst
 A 385
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Nosed over on landing at Patricia Bay on 6 May 1943. Damaged nose and both engines. Classified as Instructional Airframe A385 on 16 March 1944. Had been RCAF AN114
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-February-18 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1943-May-06 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Aerodrome Names: Marsden
   1944-March-16 Classified Instructional CA A 385 2020-06-12
   1945-February-21 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 487 | 1968 518

Hampden AN115

s/n
 AN115
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

Ferried from Ottawa to Winnipeg by No. 124 (Ferry) Squadron in January 1943, destined for No. 32 OTU at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Crashed at Regina, SK on 6 January 1943, with Cat "B" damage, after the starboard engine failed first and then then port engine failed while on the approach necessitating a belly landing.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-February-18 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1943-January-06 Accident: 124 Ferry Squadron Loc: Regina Names: Cole | Wheeler
   1943-September-22 Struck off Strength Struck off, reduced to spares and produce 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 518

Hampden AN116

s/n
 AN116
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-March-12 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1944-August-02 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 518

Hampden AN117

s/n
 AN117
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-April-08 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1944-August-02 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 518

Hampden AN118

s/n
 AN118
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With Test & Development Establishment at RCAF Station Rockcliffe, Ontario. With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Swung on takeoff from Patricia Bay on 18 November 1942. Starboard main gear collapsed.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-March-02 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1942-November-18 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Patricia Bay Aerodrome Names: Harkness | Henry | Parnell | Waits
   1944-August-02 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 518

Hampden AN119

s/n
 AN119
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-April-08 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1944-August-02 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 518

Hampden AN120

s/n
 AN120
inst
 A 366
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Classified as Instructional Airframe A366 on 19 January 1944. Had been RCAF AN120
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-April-08 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1944-January-19 Classified Instructional CA A 366 2020-06-12
   1954-April-27 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 486 | 1968 518

Hampden AN121

s/n
 AN121
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;32

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Nosed over while taxiing at Patricia Bay on 17 January 1943, Category C damage. Crashed into sea inverted on 13 April 1943, off Cowichan Head. Aircraft had just completed bombing run and entered steep left hand turn. Pilot Pilot Officer J.S. Peterkin, RAF killed; navigator Sgt. R.T. Barrow, RAAF killed; WAG Sgt. D.D. MacGilivray missing but body later found, WAG Sgt. K.E. Thompson injured.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-May-07 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1943-January-17 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Patricia Bay Aerodrome Names: Cox | Fairall | Mckenzie | Wallace
1943-April-13 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Vancouver Island Names: Barrow | Macgillivray | Peterkin | Thompson
   1943-May-10 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
1943-April-13 KIFA RAAF Sergeant Richard Trathen Barrow 2024-11-09
1943-April-13 KIFA RCAF Sergeant Donald Duncan MacGillivray 2023-07-03
1943-April-13 KIFA RAFVR Pilot Officer James Smith Peterkin 2023-02-06
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 518

Hampden AN122

s/n
 AN122
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Port propeller struck water in low flying area off Moresby Island on 12 March 1943. Landed gear up at Patricia Bay on 19 April 1943, due to mechanical failure. Swung on takeoff at Patricia Bay on 21 January 1944, undercarriage collapsed, Category A damage. The solo pilot was uninjured.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-May-07 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1943-March-12 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Moresby Is Names: Macstocker | Wilson
1943-April-19 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Aerodrome Names: Colville | Lewis | Sprott | Valk
1944-January-21 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Aerodrome Names: Budgen
   1944-February-24 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 518

Hampden AN123

s/n
 AN123

Known Squadron Assignments: ;489

With 489 Sqn. Torpedo bombing in Norway. Missing, presumed ditched
last update: 2024-September-22
1943-January-23 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Alfred George Greenwood Brown 2024-11-21
1943-January-23 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant James Maguire 2022-01-21

Hampden AN124

s/n
 AN124

Known Squadron Assignments:

Served with No. 415 (TB) Sqn. in 1942. Suffered an engine failure and crashed in the sea off Firth of Tay. The crew survived
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AN125

s/n
 AN125

Known Squadron Assignments: ;5 OTU

With 5 OTU. Stalled into sea off Girvan Ayrshire
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-October-07 KIFA RCAF Flying Officer Charles Henry Lacerte 2021-08-13

Hampden AN126

s/n
 AN126

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden AN127

s/n
 AN127

Known Squadron Assignments:

Converted to T.B.I Used by 489 Sdn, RNZAF, coded XA-Y.
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AN128

s/n
 AN128
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 OTU at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Noted as fitted for torpedoes on 8 May 1942 at No. 6 RD. Landing gear collapsed on landing at Patricia Bay on 26 October 1942; No injuries. Initially assessed as Cat "B" damage. Later written off as of 14 Dec 1942 due a lack of spares and shortage of materials to effect any repairs.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-January-06 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1942-October-26 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Patricia Bay Aerodrome Names: Dartnill | Harrington | Jones | Tucker
   1943-April-07 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 518

Hampden AN129

s/n
 AN129
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-January-06 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1944-August-02 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 518

Hampden AN130

s/n
 AN130
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-January-06 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1944-August-02 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 518

Hampden AN131

s/n
 AN131
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;32

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Struck trees and crashed while flying in fog 6 miles south-west of Ladysmith on Vancouver Island, BC on 30 November 1943. Destroyed by post impact fire. 2 crew killed.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-January-06 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1943-November-30 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Ladysmith Names: Fearnley | Pettit
   1944-February-10 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
1943-November-30 KIFA RAFVR Sergeant James French Fearnley 2023-02-07
1943-November-30 KIFA RAFVR Sergeant Leslie Petit 2023-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 518

Hampden AN132

s/n
 AN132
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;32

With No. 32 OTU at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Cat "B" accident when a/c ran off end of runway on attempted takeoff at Patricia Bay on 8 December 1942, collapsing landing gear. Later hit a hill and crashed near Maggie Lake close to Ucluelet, BC on a night navigation exercise on 16 October 1943. All 4 crew killed; Flight Sergeant R. Allcorn, Flight Sergeant P. Hornbrook, Flight Sergeant R. Porter and Flight Sergeant (RAAF) M. Smith. The wreckage was not located until 6 July 1945, and was then left on site. Wreckage
recovered post war, and pieces used to restore #P5436, now on display at Canadian Museum of Flight, Langley, BC.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-January-06 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1942-December-08 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Patricia Bay Names: Cordingley | Johnson | Reid | Vevers
1943-October-16 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Names: Allcorn | Hornbrook | Porter | Smith
   1943-November-25 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
1942-December-08 Survived RAFVR Sergeant Ronald Stott Cordingley 2024-04-17
1942-December-08 Survived RCAF Sergeant RR Johnson 2023-02-05
1942-December-08 Survived RCAF Flight Sergeant John Bertram Reid 2022-01-10
1942-December-08 Survived RAFVR Sergeant Eric Vevers 2022-01-10
1943-October-16 KIFA RAFVR Sergeant Ronald Frank Allcorn 2024-11-02
1943-October-16 KIFA RAFVR Sergeant Peter Francis Hornbrook 2023-02-12
1943-October-16 KIFA RAAF Pilot Officer Raymond Robert George Porter 2023-02-15
1943-October-16 KIFA RAAF Sergeant Mervyn Charles Bruce Smith 2023-02-16
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 518

Hampden AN133

s/n
 AN133
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Swung on landing at Patricia Bay on 15 April 1943, collapsing landing gear, Category A damage.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-January-13 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1943-April-15 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Aerodrome Names: Dixon | Meyer | Sargeant | Urban
   1943-July-06 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 518

Hampden AN134

s/n
 AN134
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Several bullet holes found in aft fuselage after flight on 1 October 1943 (date unconfirmed). The operational record book for 32 OTU reports the damage was discovered on 19 October 1943.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-January-15 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1943-October-19 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Names:
   1944-August-02 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 518

Hampden AN135

s/n
 AN135
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Crashed into sea in the Gulf Islands on 18 May 1943, after starboard engine failed. The solo-pilot on board was injured.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-January-06 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1943-May-18 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: 4841 North 12307 W Names: Birch
   1943-June-16 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 518

Hampden AN136

s/n
 AN136
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;32

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Crashed on Mount Tuam, Salt Spring Island on 14 January 1944, during night solo flight. Sgt. H.C. Birch, RAF killed. Wreckage recovered post war, and pieces used to restore P5436, now on display at Canadian Museum of Flight, Langley, BC.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-January-13 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1944-January-14 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Salt Spring Island Names: Birch
   1944-February-24 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
1944-January-16 KIFA RAFVR Sergeant Harold Charles Birch 2024-11-12
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 518

Hampden AN137

s/n
 AN137

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden AN138

s/n
 AN138
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

This aircraft was forced down enroute to Western Air Command. Allotted to Canadian Pacific Airlines for repairs as of 21 June 1943. Then with No. 32 OTU at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-April-08 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1944-August-02 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 518

Hampden AN139

s/n
 AN139
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Port main gear collapsed while waiting to take off at Patricia Bay on 25 March 1943. Category B damage on 17 April 1943, no details.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-February-06 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1943-March-25 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Aerodrome Names: Joyner | Mckay | Wright
   1944-August-02 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 518

Hampden AN140

s/n
 AN140
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 OTU at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Taxied into crash truck at Patricia Bay on night of 30 November 1942; no injuries. Initially assessed as Cat "B" damage. Later written off as of 14 Dec 1942 due a lack of spares and shortage of materials to effect any repairs.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-April-08 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1942-November-30 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Aerodrome Names: Cartridge | Clasper | Mcbain | Parker
   1943-March-26 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 518

Hampden AN141

s/n
 AN141
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Ditched off James Island on 18 August 1943, after starboard engine failed. All crew rescued.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-March-09 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1943-August-18 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: James Is Names: Booth | Buckan | Webster | Westhorp
   1943-September-16 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 518

Hampden AN142

s/n
 AN142
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;32

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Swung during single engine landing at Patricia Bay on 23 May 1943, caught fire and burned out. 3 RAAF and one RAF crew killed.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-February-06 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1943-May-23 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Aerodrome Names: Bishop | Davis | Hughes | Marlow
   1943-September-16 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
1943-May-23 KIFA RAAF Sergeant Colin Lisle Bishop 2024-11-12
1943-May-23 KIFA RAAF Pilot Officer Charles John Davis 2023-02-06
1943-May-23 KIFA RAAF Sergeant Reginald John Hughes 2023-02-06
1943-May-23 KIFA RAFVR Sergeant Alan Robert Marlow 2023-02-06
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 518

Hampden AN143

s/n
 AN143
inst
 A 183
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;415

With No. 32 OTU at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Swung on takeoff at Patricia Bay on 10 June 1942, collapsed landing gear after running 200-300 yards to the right of the runway. The a/c came to rest with its fuselage on the ground, both props bent and the rear portion of the fuselage broken off just aft of the rear turret. No injuries. Cat "A" damage. Classified as Instructional Airframe A183 on 27 August 1942.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-February-24 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1942-June-10 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Aerodrome Names: Ireland
   1942-August-12 Classified Instructional CA A 183 2020-06-12
   1942-August-27 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
1943-May-18 KIA RCAF Warrant Officer 2nd Class George Bertram Jackson 2021-10-02
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 483 | 1968 518

Hampden AN144

s/n
 AN144
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Swung on takeoff at Patricia Bay on 25 November 1942, collapsing main gear, Category B damage. No injuries.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-March-09 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1942-November-25 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Patricia Bay Airport Names: Cuss
   1944-August-02 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 518

Hampden AN145

s/n
 AN145
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Swung to starboard on take off from Patricia Bay on 16 March 1943, undercarriage collapsed, aircraft caught fire and burned out. No injuries.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-April-08 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1943-March-16 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Patricia Bay Aerodrome Names: Hayes | Kennedy | Lindsay | Stephens
   1943-March-30 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 518

Hampden AN146

s/n
 AN146
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;32

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Spun in on approach to Patricia Bay on 17 September 1943, destroyed by post impact fire. Sgt. A.W.V. Fear, RAF killed.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-April-08 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1943-September-17 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Aerodrome Names: Fear
   1943-November-25 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
1943-September-17 KIFA RAFVR Sergeant Alec William Vernum Fear 2023-02-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 518

Hampden AN147

s/n
 AN147
inst
 A 320
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Classified as Instructional Airframe A320 on 4 October 1943. Had been RCAF AN147
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-April-08 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1943-October-04 Classified Instructional CA A 320 2020-06-12
   1944-May-24 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 486 | 1968 518

Hampden AN148

s/n
 AN148

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden AN149

s/n
 AN149

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden AN150

s/n
 AN150
inst
 A 367
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

Assigned to No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Category C damage on 20 July 1942, forced landing near Kirkland Lake, Ontario while ferrying to the west coast. Classified as Instructional Airframe A367 on 17 January 1944. Had been RCAF AN150
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-May-25 Accident: 124 Ferry Squadron Loc: Kirkland Lake Names: Hales | Kertland
   1942-July-18 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1944-January-17 Classified Instructional CA A 367 2020-06-12
   1947-March-28 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 486 | 1968 518

Hampden AN151

s/n
 AN151

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden AN152

s/n
 AN152

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden AN153

s/n
 AN153

Known Squadron Assignments: ;415

With No. 415 Squadron, RCAF at Thorney Island, Lost on anti-shipping strike on 17/18 May 1943, crashed in North Sea off Dutch coast. All 4 crew killed.. They were: Flight Sergeant (RAF) L. McGee, Flying Officer (RAF) L. Burgess, Flight Sergeant Jackson, and Warrant Officer E. Ramey.
last update: 2024-September-22
1943-May-18 KIA RCAF Warrant Officer 2nd Class Lawrence Edward McGee 2024-08-23
1943-May-18 KIA RCAF Warrant Officer 2nd Class Edward John Ramey 2021-09-30

Hampden AN154

s/n
 AN154

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden AN155

s/n
 AN155

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden AN156

s/n
 AN156

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden AN157

s/n
 AN157

Known Squadron Assignments: ;455

With 455 Sqn. Torpedo bombing in Norway (day), Shot down by ship's flak off Lister
last update: 2024-September-22
1943-September-14 KIA RCAF Warrant Officer 2nd Class Robert Segal William Esmay 2021-08-06

Hampden AN158

s/n
 AN158

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden AN159

s/n
 AN159

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden AN160

s/n
 AN160

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden AN161

s/n
 AN161

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden AN162

s/n
 AN162

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden AN163

s/n
 AN163

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden AN164

s/n
 AN164

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden AN165

s/n
 AN165

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden AN166

s/n
 AN166

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden AN167

s/n
 AN167

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden AT113

s/n
 AT113

Known Squadron Assignments: ;455;408

Served with No. 408 Squadron, RCAF, coded "EQ*A". From 455 Sqn. Crashed near Balderton during an air test on 29 Jul 42. Crashed at 15:16 hrs, in an oat field 2 miles south-east of airfield. Was on an air test in preparation for an operation against Saarbrücken that night. 4 fatalities. The crew was Squadron Leader L.B.B. Price (DFC) and Flight Sergeant I. Hughes. The cadets were G. Hughes and K.R. Cousin-Wood, both 16 years old.
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-July-29 KIA RCAF Squadron Leader Lyall Basil Burman Price DFC 2021-08-12

Hampden AT114

s/n
 AT114

Known Squadron Assignments: ;415

Served with No. 415 (TB) Squadron, RCAF, c.1942/43, Converted to torpedo bomber.
last update: 2024-September-22
1943-March-11 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant James Henry Maxwell Kerr 2021-03-11
1943-March-11 KIA RCAF Warrant Officer 2nd Class Joseph Norman Reigate 2021-08-10
1943-March-11 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Joseph Armand Edouard St Laurent 2022-01-18

Hampden AT120

s/n
 AT120

Known Squadron Assignments: ;408

Served with No. 408 (B) Squadron, RCAF. Failed to return from mission to Essen on 12/13 April 1942. Took off from Balderton at 21:29, last radio report at 04:22. Presumed to have come down in North Sea. All 4 crew killed.
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-April-13 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant John Joseph Davenport 2024-10-31
1942-April-13 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant George Malcolm Lantz 2021-11-09
1942-April-13 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant William Ian Meech 2021-08-16
1942-April-13 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Gordon John Wilkie 2021-07-08

Hampden AT122

s/n
 AT122

Known Squadron Assignments: ;106

With 106 Sqn. Bombing Munster. Crashed at Lievelde, Netherlands, cause not known
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-January-28 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Joseph Alfred Jacobson 2022-12-31

Hampden AT123

s/n
 AT123

Known Squadron Assignments: ;106

With 106 Sqn. Minelaying Frisians. Ditched in North Sea, presumed engine failure
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-January-03 KIA RCAF Flying Officer Alexander James Fraser 2021-08-06

Hampden AT125

s/n
 AT125

Known Squadron Assignments: ;1

converted to T.B.I
last update: 2024-September-22
1943-April-18 KIFA RAFVR Sergeant Ronald Stott Cordingley 2024-04-17
1943-April-18 KIFA RCAF Flight Sergeant John Bertram Reid 2022-01-13
1943-April-18 KIFA RAFVR Sergeant Eric Vevers 2022-01-13

Hampden AT128

s/n
 AT128

Known Squadron Assignments: ;44;1420

Served with No. 420 Squadron, RCAF,Shot down near Neuss on mission to Dortmund, 14/15 April 1942. . They were: Flight Sergeant B.W. Johnson, Flight Sergeant H.S. Vosper, Flight Sergeant J.F. Shipton, and Flight Sergeant J.C.D. McHardy
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AT130

s/n
 AT130

Known Squadron Assignments: ;44;420

Served with No. 420 Squadron, RCAF, coded "PT*S". Shot down by flak on mission to Emden on 21/22 January 1942. Crashed near Pietersbierum, Friesland, Holland. All 4 crew POW, including pilot Squadron Leader V.T.L. Wood, commander of B Flight. The others were Flight Sergeant D,D, Grealy, Flight Sergeant D. Temple and Flight Sergeant R.L. Bott. This was first raid by 420 Squadron aircraft.
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AT132

s/n
 AT132

Known Squadron Assignments: ;44;420;455

Served with No. 420 Squadron. Collided with Beaufighter JL 502 5m off Fraserburgh. Flight Sergeant Freeth RAAF; Flight Sergeant A Wheatcroft; Flying Officer I Whitson RAAF; Flight Sergeant H Downing RCAF all perished
last update: 2024-September-22
1943-May-24 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Horace Robert John Downing 2024-10-28

Hampden AT133

s/n
 AT133

Known Squadron Assignments: ;408

Served with No. 408 (B) Squadron, RCAF. Lost without a trace on mission to Cherbourg, 14/15 December 1941. All 4 crew killed.
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AT134

s/n
 AT134

Known Squadron Assignments: ;44;420

Served with No. 420 Squadron, RCAF, Lost without a trace on mission to Fuller, 21/22 January 1942. Took off from Waddington at 14:45. They were: Squadron Leader G. Harris, Flying Officer H. Miller, Flight Sergeant A. Brunt and Flight Sergeant P. Rothery
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-February-12 KIA RCAF Flying Officer Hubert Harvey Miller 2021-09-28

Hampden AT135

s/n
 AT135

Known Squadron Assignments: ;415;420

Served with No. 420 Squadron, RCAF, coded "PT*R". Later converted to torpedo bomber. 18 Aug 43 - The a/c had an engine fall off while on an Anti-Submarine patrol crashed into the sea 8 miles W of the Isles of Scilly, the aircraft was a total loss but the crew of four were rescued.
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AT136

s/n
 AT136

Known Squadron Assignments: ;44;420

Served with No. 420 Squadron, RCAF, Lost without a trace on mission to Essen, 8/9 June 1942. All 4 crew killed. They were Flight Sergeant I. Reid, Flight Sergeant (RAAF) A Grabham, Flight Sergeant H.R. Copeland and Flight Sergeant C.J. Bunn all perished.
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-June-08 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Herbert Redvers Copeland 2024-04-12
1942-June-08 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Ian Maclaren Reid 2021-08-10

Hampden AT138

s/n
 AT138

Known Squadron Assignments: ;408;144

Converted for use a torpedo bomber. To 144 Sqn.
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AT139

s/n
 AT139

Known Squadron Assignments: ;408

Served with No. 408 Squadron, RCAF, coded "EQ*A". Crashed into the Waddenzee, Holland during mission to Duisburg, 21/22 July 1942. All 4 crew killed.; they were Flight Sergeant R. Wishart (pilot), Flight Sergeant R.S. Doherty (nav) , Pilot Officer (RAF) T.R. Ashton (WAG), and Flight Sergeant J.B. Pleasance (WAG)
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-July-22 KIA RCAF Flt. Sergeant Robert Spencer Doherty 2024-10-24
1942-July-22 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant John Beverly Pleasance 2021-01-27
1942-July-22 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Robert Wishart 2024-10-24

Hampden AT141

s/n
 AT141

Known Squadron Assignments: ;106;408

From 106 Sqn. Failed to return from a mission against Dortmund on 14/15 Apr 42
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-April-15 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Joseph Boisvert 2024-11-14
1942-April-15 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Francis Elden Hagel 2021-08-09
1942-April-15 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Archibald McClintock 2021-08-17

Hampden AT143

s/n
 AT143

Known Squadron Assignments: ;144;408

From 144 Sqn. Crash landed at Booker on return from a mission against Saarbrücken on 28/29 Aug 42
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AT144

s/n
 AT144

Known Squadron Assignments: ;44;420

Served with No. 408 Squadron, RCAF. Lost on mission to Warnemunde, 8/9 May 1942. Struck by flak, and crashed near Rostock. 2 crew killed, 2 POW.
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-May-09 PoW RCAF Squadron Leader Graham Cox Campbell DFC 2024-07-30
1942-May-09 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Reginald Bruce Petersen 2024-07-30
1942-May-09 PoW RCAF Sergeant George Howard Soper 2024-07-30

Hampden AT146

s/n
 AT146

Known Squadron Assignments: ;50;106

With 106 Sqn. Minelaying Frisians. Missing, presumed ditched
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-January-22 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Stewart Alexander Morrison 2021-08-16

Hampden AT147

s/n
 AT147
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

First used by No. 50 and No. 489 Sqns in the UK. Then transferred to Canada and used by No. 32 OTU at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Reported as a T.B. Mk. I. Reported as a T.B. Mk. I.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1943-October-14 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1944-August-02 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 524

Hampden AT152

s/n
 AT152

Known Squadron Assignments:

Served with No. 415 (TB) Squadron, RCAF, c.1942/43,
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AT154

s/n
 AT154

Known Squadron Assignments: ;408

Served with No. 408 Squadron, RCAF, Shot down by night fighter from II./NJG2 during mission to Essen, 2/3 June 1942. Crashed at 01:06 local in the Ijsselmeer, east of Medemblik. All 4 crew killed.
last update: 2024-September-22

Bombing Essen Germany 1942-06-03 to 1942-06-03

(B) Sqn (RCAF) Balderton

Served with No. 408 Squadron, RCAF, Carrying incendaries, shot down by night fighter from II./NJG2 ((Hptm Helmut Lent 11) during mission to Essen, 2/3 June 1942. Crashed at 01:06 local in the Ijsselmeer, east of Medemblik. All 4 crew killed.


1942-June-03 KIA RAFVR Peter Leslie Edwards 2024-02-18
1942-June-03 KIA RCAF Sergeant Orville Wilbert McKenzie 2024-02-18
1942-June-03 KIA RAFVR Ewart Gladstone Ronmson 2024-02-17
1942-June-03 KIA RCAF Pilot Officer Kenneth Henry Taylor 2024-02-18

Hampden AT176

s/n
 AT176

Known Squadron Assignments: ;408

Served with No. 408 (B) Squadron, RCAF. Lost without a trace on mining mission to "Yams" area (Rivers Jade and Weser estuaries) on 26/27 March 1942 (also reported as 27/28 March 1942?). All 4 crew killed. They were Flight Lieutenant W.B Brown (pilot), Flight Sergeant C.D. Dunn (nav), Flight Sergeant (RAF)R.F. Howell (WAG), and Flight Sergeant (RAF) C. Brown (WAG).
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-March-27 KIA RAFVR Sergeant Clifford Brown 2023-08-30
1942-March-27 KIA RCAF Flight Lieutenant William Beaumont Brown 2023-09-03
1942-March-27 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Charles Douglas Dunn 2022-01-08
1942-March-27 KIA RAFVR Sergeant Robert Frederick Howell 2022-01-08

Hampden AT178

s/n
 AT178

Known Squadron Assignments: ;49;408

From 49 Sqn. To 1404 Flt
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AT179

s/n
 AT179

Known Squadron Assignments: ;49;408

From 49 Sqn. Converted to torpedo bomber. To 455 Sqn
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AT180

s/n
 AT180

Known Squadron Assignments: ;49;408

Served with No. 408 Squadron, RCAF, coded "EQ*B".
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AT182

s/n
 AT182

Known Squadron Assignments: ;455;408

From 455 Sqn. To 1404 Flt
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AT185

s/n
 AT185

Known Squadron Assignments: ;420

Served with No. 420 (B) Squadron, RCAF. Shot down by night fighter of II./NJG2 at 00:59 on 21 June 1942, on mission to Emden. Crashed north of Dutch island of Ameland. All 4 crew killed. They were: Flight Sergeant G. Ellis, Pilot Officer (RAAF) H. Waddell, Flight Sergeant B. Nidelman and Flight Sergeant L. Still.
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-June-21 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant George Henry Ellis 2022-01-31
1942-June-21 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Bernard Davis Nidelman 2021-08-17

Hampden AT186

s/n
 AT186

Known Squadron Assignments: ;408

Served with No. 408 Squadron, RCAF. Crashed at Clifton Pastures, Nottinghamshire at 14:40 on 11 April 1942, on training flight. No injuries.
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AT188

s/n
 AT188

Known Squadron Assignments: ;144

With 144 Sqn. Bombing Lister. Missing, presumed ditched
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-May-05 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant James Andrew Long 2021-03-23

Hampden AT189

s/n
 AT189

Known Squadron Assignments: ;408

Served with No. 408 Squadron, Lost on mine laying operation to "Artichokes" area, off Lorient, 18/19 June 1942. All 4 crew killed, they were Pilot Officer S.J. Beranek (pilot), Flight Sergeant (RAF) E.C. Squire (nav), Flight Sergeant (RAF) E.V. Conwell (WAG), and Flight Sergeant (RAF) D. Haddock (WAG)
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-June-19 KIA RCAF Pilot Officer Stanley Joseph Beranek 2024-11-11

Hampden AT191

s/n
 AT191

Known Squadron Assignments: ;49;408

From 49 Sqn. Served with 408 Sqn. Lost during 1,000 bomber raid on Essen on 1/2 Jun 42, only Hampden lost on this raid. Shot down by night fighter from II./NJG2, crashed into Ijsselmeer, All 4 crew killed, including WAG Flight Sergeant (RAF) F.J.E. Womar, DFM, who was on his 56th mission. The other crew members were Pilot Officer W.F. Charlton (pilot), P.O (RAF) C.I.A. Sandland (nav) and Flight Sergeant (RAF) A. Marland (WAG) All now buried in Holland. Based from RAF Balderton for this mission. Wreckage located in Holland, June 1961, and recovered by RNLAF.
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AT193

s/n
 AT193

Known Squadron Assignments: ;415

Converted to torpedo bomber. Served with No. 415 (TB) Sqn. in 1942. Crashed after hitting a vehicle on the ground while in fog at Thorney Island on 1 Nov 42, upon return from a strike mission. 1 fatality (Flying Officer J.H. Godfrey), 3 injured (Pilot Officer R.G. Frederick, Flight Sergeant D.M. Coates. and Flight Sergeant R.A. Clarke) Crew fatigue listed as contributing cause. Several crew recommended for medals for rescue actions after the crash; Flight Sergeant Coates received the George Medal for bravery.
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-November-01 KIA RCAF Flying Officer John Norden Godfrey 2021-08-07

Hampden AT196

s/n
 AT196

Known Squadron Assignments: ;49

With 49 Sqn. Bombing Essen. Both engines cut. Abandoned. Fitling, Yorkshire
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-April-13 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant William John Marshall 2022-01-21

Hampden AT219

s/n
 AT219

Known Squadron Assignments: ;106;420

From 106 Sqn. Crashed soon after take-off from Waddington when headed for Dortmund 14/15.4.42. The crew perished. They were Pilot Officer W.J. Murray, Pilot Officer W.F. McCarthy, Flight Sergeant K.A. Johnson and Flight Sergeant K.A. Birch
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-April-14 KIA RCAF Pilot Officer William Francis McCarthy 2021-04-15
1942-April-14 KIA RCAF Pilot Officer William James Murray 2022-01-21

Hampden AT220

s/n
 AT220

Known Squadron Assignments: ;408

Served with No. 408 Squadron, RCAF, coded "EQ*G". Destroyed by fire at Balderton on 3 June 1942, caught fire while refueling.
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AT224

s/n
 AT224

Known Squadron Assignments: ;408

Served with No. 408 (B) Squadron, RCAF. ,Shot down by flak off east coast of Jutland, Denmark during mining mission to "Pumpkin" area (north end of the Great Belt) on 15/16 May 1942. Reported hit by flak from German mine sweeper at 01:53 local time, exploded and crashed on fire into sea west of Sams. All 4 crew killed, including pilot Flight Sergeant R.J. Dillon, an American in the RCAF. . The other crew members were: Flight Sergeant R.W. Dreyer (nav), Pilot Officer (RAF) C. Cresswell (WAG) and Flight Sergeant (RAF) W.D. Palmer (WAG).
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-May-16 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Raymond James Dillon 2024-10-20
1942-May-16 KIA RCAF Flt. Sergeant Raymond Wesley Dreyer 2024-10-20

Hampden AT225

s/n
 AT225

Known Squadron Assignments: ;420;408

To 420 Sqn, to 408 Sqn, To 1404 Flt.
Undercarriage collapsed on landing. St. Eval
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AT227

s/n
 AT227

Known Squadron Assignments: ;408

19 Jul 42 - on of 35 a/c on a daylight operation to attack ground targets near Moling, Germany. The a/c collided with a Bf-110 night fighter over the North Sea off Holland 50 kilometres north- west of Vlieland, Both a/c crashed and were destroyed. Pilot Officer (RAF) E.W. Swatton (pilot), Flight Sergeant (RAF) R.H. Burley (nav), Flight Sergeant (RAF) E. Haville (WAG), and Pilot Officer (RAF) H. Pearce (WAG) were all killed
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AT228

s/n
 AT228

Known Squadron Assignments: ;420;408

Operated by No. 420 (B) Squadron in 1941/42, coded "PT*P". Later with No. 408 Squadron, RCAF. Was coded "EQ*U" when lost on mission to Saarbrucken on 28/29 August 1942. Crashed near Liesse (now Aisne?), near Laon, France. All 4 crew killed were Pilot Officer (RAAF) L.G. Lyons (pilot), Pilot Officer K.T. Pellett (nav) , Flight Sergeant (RAAF) M.S. Brighouse (WAG), and Flight Sergeant C.N. Chalklen (WAG).
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-August-29 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Christopher Norman Chalken 2024-01-25
1942-August-29 KIA RCAF Pilot Officer Keith Thomas Pellett 2023-12-15

Hampden AT229

s/n
 AT229

Known Squadron Assignments: ;415

Served with No. 415 (TB) Sqn. in 1942. One of three aircraft that took part in this unit's first attack
on enemy shipping on 29 May 42, operating out of Thorney Island, UK. On 10 Aug 42, the port
engine failed resulting in an overshot landing at Leuchars; no crew injuries.
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AT230

s/n
 AT230

Known Squadron Assignments: ;415

Served with No. 415 (TB) Squadron, RCAF, c.1942/43, coded "GX*L". Spun in on 23 March 1942, came down near Hambleton, 4 killed. Flight Sergeant G Jay;Flight Sergeant P G obrien;Agt. M Ramsey; Flight Sergeant R Oliver. All RCAF
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-March-23 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Clyde Homer Jay 2021-08-11
1942-March-23 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Patrick Gerard O'Brien 2021-08-17
1942-March-23 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Robert Reginald Oliver 2021-08-18
1942-March-23 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Melvin Frederick Ramsey 2021-08-11

Hampden AT232

s/n
 AT232

Known Squadron Assignments: ;415

Converted to torpedo bomber. Served with No. 415 (TB) Squadron, RCAF, c.1942/43, coded "GX*A". One of two aircraft flown operationally on the first day this unit saw service, 27 April 1942, patrolling out of St. Eval, Cornwall. Sighted several Spanish fishing trawlers. Crashed on beach near Thorney Island on 23 March 1943.
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AT233

s/n
 AT233

Known Squadron Assignments: ;415

Served with No. 415 (TB) Squadron, RCAF, c.1942/43,
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AT234

s/n
 AT234

Known Squadron Assignments: ;415

Served with No. 415 (TB) Squadron, RCAF, c.1942/43, .
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AT235

s/n
 AT235

Known Squadron Assignments: ;415

Flew on this unit's first day of operation, 27 Apr 42. Lost on operations 2 Jul 42; The crew consisted of: Pilot - Flying Officer G.G.O. James, Observer - Sgt. A.K. Farnie, WAG. - Flight Sergeant G.A. Pearce and WAG - Sgt. T. Gibbons
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-July-02 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Arthur Kingsley Farnie 2021-08-06
1942-July-02 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Thomas Gibbons 2022-01-27
1942-July-02 KIA RCAF Flying Officer Gerald Griffith Oakes James 2021-08-11
1942-July-02 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Gordon Alvry Pearce 2021-08-18

Hampden AT236

s/n
 AT236

Known Squadron Assignments: ;415

Served with No. 415 (TB) Squadron, RCAF at North Coates, UK, One of three aircraft that took part in this units first attack on enemy shipping on 29 May 1942, operating out of Thorney Island, UK. Shot down on this mission by flak from convoy attacked, the squadrons first operational loss. Came down in sea near Vlieland on De Vliehors sand bank. All crew lost consisting of Flying Officer D.H. Sargent, Pilot Officer M. Edwards, Flight Sergeant A.F. Conway and Flight Sergeant J.A. McWilliams were listed as missing in action Reported to be first operational loss of Hampden torpedo bomber.
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-May-29 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Arnold Francis Conway 2024-03-28
1942-May-29 KIA RCAF Pilot Officer Medwyn Edwards 2022-01-30
1942-May-29 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant John Ashton McWilliams 2021-08-17
1942-May-29 KIA RCAF Flying Officer David Herbert Sargent 2021-08-04

Hampden AT237

s/n
 AT237

Known Squadron Assignments: ;415

Stalled on take off Abbotsinch. 8th June 1942 Flight Sergeant D B McGregor RCAF; Flight Sergeant J C Black both killed.
last update: 2024-September-22

Operational 1942-06-08 to 1942-06-08

415 (CS) Sqn (RCAF) RAF North Coates

415 Swordfish Squadron (Ad Metam) Hampden I aircraft AT 237 crashed and burned on a torpedo training flight at Abbotsinch, Scotland. It was suspected that the port engine failed on take-off

Warrant Officer Class 2 DB McGregor (RCAF) and FS JC Black (RCAF) were both killed in this flying accident

General [Royal Air Force Serial and Image Database]...


1942-June-08 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant James Calvin Black 2022-11-22
1942-June-08 KIA RCAF Warrant Officer 2nd Class David Burnett McGregor 2022-11-22

Hampden AT238

s/n
 AT238

Known Squadron Assignments: ;415

Served with No. 415 (TB) Squadron, RCAF, c.1942/43,
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AT239

s/n
 AT239

Known Squadron Assignments: ;415

Served with No. 415 (TB) Squadron, RCAF, One of three aircraft that took part in this units first attack on enemy shipping on 29 May 1942, operating out of Thorney Island, UK.
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AT240

s/n
 AT240

Known Squadron Assignments: ;415

Served with No. 415 (TB) Sqn. in 1942/43. On 4/5 Jun 1942, ditched into the sea on return from a mission to the Frisians. The crew survived the crash landing.
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-June-04 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant William Peebles 2024-06-11
1942-June-04 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant James Wight Stirling 2024-06-11
1942-June-04 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Edward Thomas 2024-06-11

Hampden AT242

s/n
 AT242

Known Squadron Assignments: ;415

Served with No. 415 (TB) Squadron, RCAF, c.1942/43, Shot down in sea between Rottum and Borkum by ship's flak. Flight Sergeant Hugh Allan Clarson; Flight Sergeant Gordon Daniel Klarner, Warrant Officer James Arthur Ridley; Flight Sergeant Roger Walther Veit all killed.
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-June-24 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Hugh Allan Clarson 2024-02-29
1942-June-24 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Gordon Daniel Klarner 2021-08-12
1942-June-24 KIA RCAF Warrant Officer James Arthur Ridley 2021-08-08
1942-June-24 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Roger Walther Veit 2021-07-13

Hampden AT243

s/n
 AT243

Known Squadron Assignments: ;415

Converted to torpedo bomber. Served with No. 415 (TB) Squadron, RCAF, c.1942/43, Detached from St. Eval to North Coates in May 1942. Took part in a convoy strike from here on 27/28 May 1942. Damaged by AA fire, but completed attack. Crashed on landing back at North Coates, no injuries. Repaired, returned to service with 415 Squadron. Collided with Hampden AT250 on 11 June 1943 during a formation flying training flight. Came down at 18:30 near Tain, UK. All 4 crew killed. AT250 returned to base without further damage.
last update: 2024-September-22
1943-June-11 KIA RCAF Corporal Edgar Jacob Dockendorff 2024-10-23
1943-June-11 KIA RCAF Warrant Officer 2 Eugene Huntley Johnston 2024-10-23

Hampden AT244

s/n
 AT244

Known Squadron Assignments: ;415

Converted to torpedo bomber. Served with No. 415 (TB) Squadron, RCAF, c.1942/43, Collide mid air with Spitfire BM 354 near Tangmere. Flight Sergeant J C Donald killed. Flight Sergeant C A Brown; Flight Sergeant A Glass; teo ATC Cadets injured. (See Op Record Book)
last update: 2024-September-22
1943-April-24 KIA RCAF Pilot Officer James Corke Donald 2024-10-31

Hampden AT245

s/n
 AT245

Known Squadron Assignments: ;415

Served with No. 415 (TB) Squadron, RCAF, . Lost on a torpedo strike mission near the Frisian Islands on 28 Jun 1942; shot down by ships' flak off Schiermonnikoog. The crew consisted of: Warrant Officer I.W. Garfin (pilot), F/Sgt. V.B. Whelpley (obs), Sgt. D. Pearce (WAG) and Sgt. B.A. Dakin (WAG). Warrant Officer Garfin all were killed.
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-June-28 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Boyd Allison Dakin RAF North Coates 2024-08-08
1942-June-28 KIA RCAF Warrant Officer 2 Irving Walter Garfin 2024-08-21
1942-June-28 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Douglas Pearce 2024-08-08
1942-June-28 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Vincent Bertram Whelpley 2024-08-08

Hampden AT247

s/n
 AT247

Known Squadron Assignments: ;415

Served with No. 415 (TB) Squadron, RCAF, . Failed to return from non-operational mission on 12 March 1942. One crew body later found off Isle of Wight.The crew were: Pilot Officer Hebert, Flying Officer W.L. Mackay, Flight Sergeant Murtha and Flight Sergeant H.R. Hatfield
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-March-13 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Harold Reid Hatfield 2024-06-05
1942-March-13 KIA RCAF Pilot Officer Joseph Roy Hebert 2024-06-05
1942-March-13 KIA RCAF Flying Officer William Leslie Mackay 2024-06-05
1942-March-13 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Arthur Travers P. Murtha 2024-06-05

Hampden AT248

s/n
 AT248

Known Squadron Assignments: ;415

Served with No. 415 (TB) Sqn in 1942. Crashed during takeoff on 9 Mar 42, no injuries.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1944-June-04 Struck off Strength 2022-01-10

Hampden AT249

s/n
 AT249

Known Squadron Assignments: ;415;489

Converted to torpedo bomber. Served with No. 415 (TB) Sqn. in 1942/43. Later with 489 Sqn
last update: 2024-September-22
   1944-June-09 Struck off Strength 2022-01-10

Hampden AT250

s/n
 AT250

Known Squadron Assignments: ;415

Served with No. 415 (TB) Squadron, RCAF, c.1942/43, . Collided with Hampden AT243 in June 1943, returned safely to base.
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden AT251

s/n
 AT251

Known Squadron Assignments: ;489

converted to T.B.I
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-October-29 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Henry Guy Neville Fisher 2022-05-23

Hampden L4035

s/n
 L4035

Known Squadron Assignments: ;16 OTU

With 16 OTU. Training. Stalled on take-off. Croughton
last update: 2024-July-20
1941-November-11 KIFA RCAF Sergeant Arnold Harvey Stack 2022-01-13
1941-November-11 KIFA RCAF Sergeant John Lenus Yeo 2022-01-13

Hampden L4042

s/n
 L4042

Known Squadron Assignments: 408 (B)

Served with No. 408 (B) Squadron, RCAF.
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden L4076

s/n
 L4076

Known Squadron Assignments: 50;415

With 415 Sqn. Night Training. Crashed in sea in circuit, Thorney Island
last update: 2024-August-06
1943-September-06 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Howard James Hanson 2022-10-10
1943-September-06 KIA RCAF Flying Officer Owen Keith Main 2021-08-14
1943-September-06 KIA RCAF Flying Officer Robert Edward Ritscher 2021-08-08

Hampden L4083

s/n
 L4083

Known Squadron Assignments: ;50

With 50 Sqn. Day bombing Kristiansand. Shot down by Bf 109s on island off SW Norway
last update: 2024-July-20
1940-April-12 PoW RAF Flight Lieutenant Matthew Wilson Donaldson 2024-10-26
1940-April-12 PoW RAF Frederick Donald Middleton 2023-07-23

Hampden L4084

s/n
 L4084

Known Squadron Assignments: ;415

Served with No. 415 (TB) Squadron, RCAF. Crashed after loss of control during fighter affiliation exercise with a pair of Hawker Typhoons, on 3 April 1943. Spun in from 2,000 feet, came down near Marsh Farm, Sussex. killing the crew onboard. The crew included: Warrant Officer II D, Montgomery (pilot), Warrant Officer II W.J. MacKay, (nav), F/Sgt. J.W. Whipple (WAG) and Flight Sergeant J.D. Scott (WAG).
last update: 2024-September-22
1943-April-03 KIA RCAF Warrant Officer 2nd Class William James Mackay 2021-08-16
1943-April-03 KIA RCAF Warrant Officer 2nd Class Donald Montgomery 2022-01-21
1943-April-03 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant John Douglas Scott 2022-01-16
1943-April-03 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant John William Whipple 2021-07-09

Hampden L4086

s/n
 L4086

Known Squadron Assignments: ;49;420;408

From 49 Sqn, To 420 Sqn, To 408 Sqn. Served with No. 420 (B) Squadron, RCAF, coded "PT*H". Converted to Torpedo Bomber, probably before arriving at No. 420.
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden L4093

s/n
 L4093

Known Squadron Assignments: ;83

With 83 Sqn. Bombing Kiel. Damaged by flak Kiel, ditched off Humber
last update: 2024-July-20
1940-November-03 KIA RAF Flying Officer Clare Arthur Connor DFC 2024-03-27

Hampden L4094

s/n
 L4094

Known Squadron Assignments: ;83

With 83 Sqn. bombing Dortmund. Missing, cause not known, probably flak
last update: 2024-July-20
1940-July-26 KIA RAF Flying Officer William Oliver Digby Tweddell DFC 2021-07-14

Hampden L4108

s/n
 L4108

Known Squadron Assignments: ;61;144;14 OTU

With 14 OTU. Night training. Hit ground in poor visibility. Saltby
last update: 2024-July-20
1942-March-27 KIA RAF Sergeant Robert Fowlow King 2021-08-12

Hampden L4109

s/n
 L4109

Known Squadron Assignments: ;61;14

With 14 OTU. Bombing Bremen. Shot down by night fighter 15m SE of Groningen
last update: 2024-July-20
1942-September-14 PoW RCAF Warrant Officer 2nd Class Roland Carlson 2024-01-05
1942-September-14 KIA RCAF Sergeant George Edward Cragg Coldron 2024-03-13
1942-September-14 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Roman Grabek 2021-08-07
1942-September-14 PoW RCAF Warrant Officer 2nd Class Thomas Francis Needham 2023-07-30

Hampden L4110

s/n
 L4110

Known Squadron Assignments: ;61;14 OTU

With 14 OTU. Training. Stalled landing at Saltby
last update: 2024-July-20
1942-March-08 KIFA RCAF Sergeant John Franklin MacPhail 2021-08-17

Hampden L4119

s/n
 L4119

Known Squadron Assignments: ;61

With 61 Sqn. Bombing Aalborg. Crashed in bad visibility, Croxton Kerrial, Leicestershire
last update: 2024-July-20
1940-May-01 KIA RAF Flying Officer Charles William Glover 2021-08-07

Hampden L4127

s/n
 L4127

Known Squadron Assignments: ;144

With 144 Sqn. Day Bombing. Shot down by Bf109s N of Wilhelmshaven
last update: 2024-July-20
1939-September-29 KIA RAF Pilot Officer Roger Turner 2021-06-03

Hampden L4131

s/n
 L4131

Known Squadron Assignments: ;144;14 OTU

With 14 OTU. Bombing Dusseldorf. Missing, cause not known
last update: 2024-July-20
1942-September-10 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant William Oswald Anderson 2024-10-10
1942-September-10 KIA RCAF Sergeant Donald Harold Chapman 2024-01-30
1942-September-10 KIA RCAF Sergeant Walter David Deatherage 2024-10-10
1942-September-10 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant John Carl Kerr 2024-10-10

Hampden L4132

s/n
 L4132

Known Squadron Assignments: ;144

With 144 Sqn. Day Bombing. Shot down by Bf 109s N of Wilhelmshaven
last update: 2024-July-20
1939-September-29 PoW RAF Flight Lieutenant Robert Maxwell Coste 2024-04-24

Hampden L4140

s/n
 L4140

Known Squadron Assignments: ;408

Served with No. 408 (B) Squadron, RCAF,. Lost without a trace on Gardening mission to Yams area on 27 March 1942. One of 3 squadron aircraft lost that night, probably shot down by night fighters..The crew was Pilot Officer (RNZAF) G.F. Beaver (pilot), Flight Sergeant G.P. McLean (nav) and WAG's Sgt's (RAF) S.F. Bentley and R.N. Beale.
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-March-27 KIA RAFVR Sergeant Robert Noel Beale 2023-08-06
1942-March-27 KIA RNZAF Pilot Officer Gordon Findlay Beaver 2023-08-15
1942-March-27 KIA RAF Sergeant Samuel Frederick Bentley 2023-08-18
1942-March-27 KIA RCAF Warrant Officer II George Percy McLean 2022-01-08

Hampden L4142

s/n
 L4142
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

First used by 76 Sqn and then 16 OTU in the UK. Then transferred to Canada and used at No.32 OTU in BC.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1943-September-13 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1944-August-02 Struck off Strength Reduced to spares & produce 2022-01-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 500

Hampden L4145

s/n
 L4145
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

First used by 76 Sqn and then 16 OTU in the UK. Converted to TB configuration in the UK and employed by 489 Sqn. Then transferred to Canada and used at No. 32 OTU in BC. On 15 Oc 1943, the a/c swung to port on landing. The pilot over-corrected and the swing to starboard resulted in a collapsed undercarriage and a crash later categorized as Cat "A". The crew escaped without injury
last update: 2024-September-22
   1943-October-04 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1943-October-15 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Aerodrome Names: Thrift
   1944-January-28 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 500

Hampden L4152

s/n
 L4152

Known Squadron Assignments: ;76;83

With 83 Sqn. Minelaying West Baltic. SOS received as aircraft homed on Manston. Ditched
last update: 2024-July-20
1940-April-15 KIA RAF Sergeant George Cyril Perry 2021-08-16

Hampden L4157

s/n
 L4157
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

First used by 76 Sqn and 16 OTU in the UK. Then transferred to Canada and used at No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Reported as T.B. Mk. I.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1943-October-29 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1944-August-02 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 500

Hampden L4161

s/n
 L4161

Known Squadron Assignments: ;7

With 7 OTU. Training. Dived into ground during turn. Cockwood Farm near Finningley
last update: 2024-July-20
1939-September-05 KIFA RAF Flying Officer Anthony Richard Playfair 2021-08-14

Hampden L4162

s/n
 L4162

Known Squadron Assignments: ;7;14

With 14 OTU. Training. Crashed after getting ok to land. Thistleton, near Cottesmore
last update: 2024-July-20
1942-September-02 KIFA RCAF Flight Sergeant James Kenneth Johnston 2021-08-11
1942-September-02 KIFA RCAF Flight Sergeant Peter Vincent Norris 2021-08-17
1942-September-02 KIFA RCAF Flight Sergeant John Jamieson Patrick Wardrop 2021-07-10

Hampden L4173

s/n
 L4173

Known Squadron Assignments: ;144;14

With 14 OTU. Bombing Cologne. Crashed on return. Horsham, St. Faith
last update: 2024-July-20
1942-May-31 KIA RCAF Flight Lieutenant Wilfred Lawrie Cameron 2023-12-09

Hampden L4178

s/n
 L4178

Known Squadron Assignments: ;106;44;144

With 144 Sqn. Bombing Kiel. Ran out of fuel and crashed, Hexthorpe, Lincolnshire on return
last update: 2024-July-20
1942-February-27 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant John Balfour Gray 2021-09-21

Hampden L6055

s/n
 L6055

Known Squadron Assignments: ;415

Ordered as a Hereford but converted to Hampden. On 17 May 1943, the a/c took off from RAF Station Thorney Island, at 19:36 hrs to carry out a shipping strike off the Dutch coast. The a/c reached the point of the strike after midnight local time, but thereafter its movements were unknown, and the a/c failed to return to base. Later is confirmed as being shot down by ship's flak off the coast of Holland while engaged by night torpedo bombing. The crew consisting of Flying Officer (RAAF) K.C. Wathen, (pilot), Flying Officer (RAF) J.M. Crawford, (nav), Flight Sergeant (RNZAF) I.M. Sykes, (WAG) and Flight Sergeant (RAF) J.H. Steward, (WAG) were all killed.
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden L6069

s/n
 L6069
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

Built as an H.P. 53 Hereford, converted to Hampden before delivery to Canada. Taken on strength at No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. To No. 3 Repair Depot on 23 February 1944. Pending disposal from 11 April 1944.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1943-September-23 Taken on Strength Western Air Command 2019-08-20
   1944-August-02 Struck off Strength Struck off, reduced to spares and produce 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 500

Hampden N9090

s/n
 N9090

Known Squadron Assignments: ;5

Hereford was a Hampden with Napier Dagger engines
last update: 2024-July-20
1942-March-02 KIFA RCAF Flight Sergeant Donald Klein Swain 2022-07-10

Hampden N9096

s/n
 N9096
m/d
 HP.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;415

Served with No. 415 (TB) Squadron, RCAF. 22 Jun 43 - Overshot and collided with #X3061 while landing in heavy rain at RAF St Eval. Both aircraft exploded and burnt out, bomb blast damaging Hampden #X3115; all aircraft belonged to 415 Sqn.
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden P1151

s/n
 P1151

Known Squadron Assignments: ;144;14 OTU;415

With 415 Sqn. Torpedo Bombing. Shot down by flak during dusk attack off Brittany
last update: 2024-August-06
1943-April-10 KIA RCAF Warrant Officer 2nd Class Gordon Alton Cline 2024-03-05
1943-April-10 KIA RCAF Warrant Officer 2nd Class Alexander Michael Kelly 2021-08-12

Hampden P1153

s/n
 P1153

Known Squadron Assignments: ;415

Served with No. 415 (TB) Squadron, RCAF, ". Lost on 27 Jun 42; The crew consisted of: Sgt. J McCallum (pilot), Sgt. H.F. Hasleden (obs), Sgt. R.M. Neil (WAG) and Sgt. L.H. Latimer (WAG)
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-June-27 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Henry Francis Hasleden 2021-08-09
1942-June-27 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Lawrence Hugh Latimer 2021-08-13
1942-June-27 KIA RCAF Warrant Officer 2nd Class James McCallum 2022-01-20
1942-June-27 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Ross Mcauslan Neil 2021-08-17

Hampden P1156

s/n
 P1156

Known Squadron Assignments: ;50;455

With 455 Sqn. Day bombing. Missing from attack on German warships off Dutch coast
last update: 2024-July-20
1942-February-12 KIA RAF Flying Officer Edwin Graham De Twenebroke Symons 2021-06-04

Hampden P1157

s/n
 P1157

Known Squadron Assignments:

Served with No. 415 (TB) Squadron, RCAF, in 1943, as a torpedo bomber. Shot down by flak while attacking enemy shipping off the Dutch coast on 18 February 1943. Ditched at 22:57, crew rescued by ASR Walrus 2 days later. Believed to have damaged one merchant ship in the attack.
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden P1165

s/n
 P1165

Known Squadron Assignments: ;408

Served with No. 408 (B) Squadron, RCAF, in 1941, coded "EQ*B". Shot down 28-29 Decmber 1941 by night fighter, (Oblt Emil Woltersdorf, III./NJG1) and crashed 2 kilometres East of Winterswijk (Gelderland), Holland The pilot Pilot Officer S.B.K. Brackenbury became a POW. The nav, Flight Sergeant J.C. Tomlin and the two WAGs, Flight Sergeant (RAF) D.T. Williams and St (RAF) P.F. Isaac perished.
last update: 2024-September-22
1941-December-28 PoW RCAF Flight Lieutenant Stuart Bruce Keith Brackenbury 2023-11-17
1941-December-28 KIA RAFVR Sergeant Peter Frederick Isaac 2022-01-11
1941-December-28 KIA RNZAF Flight Sergeant Desmond William Thane 2022-01-11
1941-December-28 KIA RAFVR Sergeant Douglas Theodore Williams 2022-01-11

Hampden P1166

s/n
 P1166

Known Squadron Assignments: ;408

Served with No. 408 (B) Squadron, RCAF, in 1942, coded "EQ*K". Converted to Torpedo Bomber, date not known.
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden P1167

s/n
 P1167
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

First used by 16 OTU and then 14 OTU in the UK. Then transferred to Canada and used by No. 32 OTU at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1943-August-30 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1944-August-02 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 504

Hampden P1171

s/n
 P1171

Known Squadron Assignments: ;61;83

With 83 Sqn. Bombing Kiel. Shot down by flak over Kiel
last update: 2024-July-20
1940-July-02 KIA RAF Pilot Officer Douglas Redmayne 2021-05-22

Hampden P1185

s/n
 P1185

Known Squadron Assignments: ;14 OTU

With 14 OTU. Bombing Dusseldorf. Believed shot down by fighter near Ostend
last update: 2024-July-20
1942-August-01 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant George Taylor Bloomer 2024-11-13
1942-August-01 PoW RCAF Warrant Officer 2nd Class Norman Edgar McGowan 2023-07-19
1942-August-01 KIA RCAF Pilot Officer David Gerald McLean 2023-08-25

Hampden P1186

s/n
 P1186

Known Squadron Assignments: ;14 OTU

With 14 OTU. Bombing practice. Dived into ground near Spalding Lincolnshire. Cause obscure
last update: 2024-July-20
1942-January-26 KIFA RCAF Pilot Officer Joseph Mitchell Marok 2021-08-15

Hampden P1187

s/n
 P1187

Known Squadron Assignments: ;420

Operated by No. 420 (B) Squadron, RCAF, From 44 Sqn. Bombed Stuttgart 4/5 May 42, operating from
Waddington. Hit by flak, over Luxembourg, while returning to base, and shortly afterwards was attacked by a Me 110. Later crash-landed at St.Mary's Farm, Great Bentley, 7 miles ESE of Colchester, Essex. Flight Sergeant Germain and Johnson escaped without injury. Flight Sergeant F.S. Hiley was injured and Flight Sergeant J.F. Halward was killed.
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-May-05 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant James Frederick Halward 2022-10-01

Hampden P1189

s/n
 P1189

Known Squadron Assignments: ;489

With 489 Sqn. Day torpedo bombing off Norway. Shot down by fighters off Norway
last update: 2024-July-20
1943-April-09 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Andrew Basil McDonald 2021-08-17
1943-April-09 KIA RCAF Flying Officer Leo Norman Selthun 2023-07-23

Hampden P1199

s/n
 P1199

Known Squadron Assignments: ;16 OTU

With 16 OTU. Training. Collided with Beaufort an landing Turnberry
last update: 2024-July-20
1942-September-01 KIFA RCAF Flight Sergeant Joseph Gerard Newman 2022-05-24

Hampden P1200

s/n
 P1200
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;32

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Went missing on night navigation exercise on 28 January 1944. Believed to have crashed off coast of Washington State. Crew of Pilot Officer W.R. Dishman, RAFVR; Sgt. E.G. Quigley, RCAF; and Sgt. R. F.L Watson, RAFVR never found. Reported as a T.B. Mk. I. They were the last fatal casualties on the Hampden type.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1943-September-23 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1944-January-28 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Not Known Names: Dishman | Quigley | Watson
   1944-April-06 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
1944-January-28 KIFA RAFVR Pilot Officer William Ronald Dishman 2024-10-21
1944-January-28 KIFA RCAF Sergeant Edward Gerald Quigley 2024-10-21
1944-January-28 KIFA RAFVR Sergeant Ronald Frederick l'Anson Watson 2024-10-21
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 504

Hampden P1205

s/n
 P1205

Known Squadron Assignments: ;14 OTU

With 14 OTU. Training. Yawed and struck ground. Grimsthorpe bombing range Lincolnshire
last update: 2024-July-20
1942-September-01 KIFA RCAF Pilot Officer Dennis Fitzmaurice Foy 2021-08-06

Hampden P1212

s/n
 P1212

Known Squadron Assignments: ;408

On the night of 20/21 Oct 1941, the a/c stalled on approach to Coningsby after returning from a mission to Bremen. Three of the crew, consisting of Flight Sergeant (RNZAF) D.G. Bradley, Flight Sergeant A.T. McMillan, and Flight Sergeant R.A. Stansfield, were killed. Flight Sergeant E.L. Cotes survived with injuries.
last update: 2024-August-06
1941-October-21 KIA RNZAF Sergeant Desmond George Bradley 2022-01-12
1941-October-21 Survived RAFVR Pilot Officer Evan Lionel Coles DFC 2024-03-19
1941-October-21 KIA RCAF Sergeant Alexander Teryl McMillan 2022-01-12
1941-October-21 KIA RAFVR Sergeant Robert Arthur Stansfield 2022-01-12

Hampden P1218

s/n
 P1218

Known Squadron Assignments: ;408

Went missing on a mission to Mannheim on 22/23 Oct 1941. The crew Flight Sergeant F.A. Titcombe, Sgt. R.M. Gifford, Flight Sergeant P.A.G. Wragg and Flight Sergeant R.R. Walker all perished.
last update: 2024-August-06
1941-October-23 PoW RCAF Sergeant Randal Manliff Gifford 2024-05-26

Hampden P1221

s/n
 P1221

Known Squadron Assignments: ;16 OTU

With 16 OTU. Training. Flew into ground 4m S of Polebrook
last update: 2024-July-20
1942-March-26 KIFA RCAF Sergeant Norman George Wood Boyce 2024-11-16
1942-March-26 KIFA RCAF Flight Sergeant Robert Charles Dobie 2024-10-22
1942-March-26 KIFA RCAF Flight Sergeant Donald Cole Lindsey 2021-08-13
1942-March-26 KIFA RCAF Flight Sergeant Robert Joseph O'Leary 2021-08-17

Hampden P1222

s/n
 P1222

Known Squadron Assignments: ;5 OTU

With 5 OTU. Torpedo attack training. Hit sea and ditched of Dubh Artach lighthouse, Argyll
last update: 2024-July-20
1943-January-18 KIFA RCAF Flight Sergeant John Munro 2022-01-21
1943-January-18 KIFA RCAF Sergeant Kenneth Fredrick Ray 2021-08-10

Hampden P1226

s/n
 P1226

Known Squadron Assignments: ;49

With 49 Sqn. Collecting aircraft. Flew into hill in fog. Branscombe, Devon
last update: 2024-July-20
1942-March-17 KIA RCAF Pilot Officer Robert Emmett Manders 2021-08-14

Hampden P1230

s/n
 P1230
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

First used by 16 OTU and then 14 OTU in the UK. Then transferred to Canada and used by No. 32 OTU at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Lost port propeller near Saanichton, BC on 7 November 1943 damaging the pitot head.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1943-August-30 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1943-November-07 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Saanichton British Columbia Names: Crocker | Easton | Sykes | Wheelock
   1944-August-02 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 504

Hampden P1234

s/n
 P1234

Known Squadron Assignments: ;25 OTU

With 25 OTU. Training. Hit balloon cable in bad visibility, Weybridge while off course.
last update: 2024-July-20
1941-October-25 KIFA RCAF Pilot Officer James Welberne Atkin 2024-11-03

Hampden P1239

s/n
 P1239

Known Squadron Assignments: ;50;420

From 50 Sqn. Failed to return from a mission to Essen 12/13.4.42. Flight Sergeant R. Johnson, Flight Sergeant C.J.E. Butler, Flight Sergeant R.H. Black and Flight Sergeant J. Salmon were killed.
last update: 2024-August-06

Hampden P1244

s/n
 P1244

Known Squadron Assignments: ;408

Served with No. 408 (B) Squadron, RCAF, coded "EQ*Y". Converted to Torpedo Bomber. Lost on raid to Kassel, 27/28 Aug 1942. All 4 crew were killed. They were Flight Sergeant (RAF) A.H. Jennings (pilot), Flight Sergeant L.G. Chaston (nav), Flight Sergeant (RAAF) C.H. Thompson (WAG) and Flight Sergeant (RAF) J.W. Todd (WAG). Brought down by flak and exploded on impact in the village of Istha, 11 miles west of Kassel.
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-August-28 KIA RCAF Warrant Officer 2nd Class Lionel Greer Chaston 2024-02-08

Hampden P1247

s/n
 P1247

Known Squadron Assignments: ;16 OTU

With 16 OTU. Night Training. Stalled on overshoot, Croughtton
last update: 2024-July-20
1942-April-17 KIFA RCAF Flight Sergeant William Herbert Edward Phillips 2021-08-14

Hampden P1257

s/n
 P1257

Known Squadron Assignments: ;455;420;489

From 455 Sqn. Converted for use as torpedo bomber. To 489 Sqn. Missing from Shipping reconnaissance off Norway. Flying Officer A E B Barnard missing; Warrant Officer F M Holobow RCAF; Flight Sergeant W J MacErlich RNZAF; Flight Sergeant I Griffiths RNZAF. killed buried Haugesund
last update: 2024-August-06
1943-April-13 KIA RCAF Warrant Officer 2nd Class Frederick Michael Holobow 2023-07-23

Hampden P1265

s/n
 P1265

Known Squadron Assignments: ;1402Flt

With 1402 Flt. Met flight. Missing; last heard of 100m NE of Londonderry
last update: 2024-August-06
1943-September-08 KIA RCAF Warrant Officer 1 Wesley Percival Coleman 2024-11-01

Hampden P1267

s/n
 P1267

Known Squadron Assignments: ;76

With 76 Sqn. Training. Hit tree in forced landing in poor visibility
last update: 2024-July-20
1939-December-11 KIA RAF Pilot Officer Charles Douglas Stevens 2023-07-14

Hampden P1271

s/n
 P1271

Known Squadron Assignments: ;76;16 OTU

With 16 OTU. Training. Broke up in air 3m W of Gloucester
last update: 2024-July-20
1940-October-08 KIA RAF Sergeant Ralph Alexander Walter Keeling 2021-08-12

Hampden P1273

s/n
 P1273

Known Squadron Assignments: ;144

With 144 Sqn. In transit to Russia. Set on fire by fighters; abandoned and crashed in swamp near Petsamo
last update: 2024-July-20
1942-September-04 PoW RAF Warrant Officer Harry Lewis Bertrand 2024-11-12
1942-September-04 PoW RCAF Warrant Officer 2 Edward Dudley Bind 2024-11-12
1942-September-04 PoW RCAF Warrant Officer 1st Class Kenneth Scott Piper 2023-09-13

Hampden P1278

s/n
 P1278

Known Squadron Assignments: ;14 OTU

With 14 OTU. Training. Stalled on take-off, Cottesmore
last update: 2024-July-20
1941-July-17 KIFA RAF Pilot Officer John Nesbitt Bowker 2024-11-16

Hampden P1297

s/n
 P1297

Known Squadron Assignments: ;16 OTU

With 16 OTU. Training. Crashed in flat spin at Fox Covert, Trismore, Oxforshire
last update: 2024-July-20
1942-April-20 KIFA RCAF Flight Lieutenant John Elcock Morgan 2021-08-16
1942-April-20 KIFA RCAF Sergeant Donald Jack Taynen 2021-07-20

Hampden P1299

s/n
 P1299

Known Squadron Assignments: ;16 OTU

With 16 OTU. Training. Crashed in flat spin, 1000ft, Locking
last update: 2024-July-20
1942-April-06 KIFA RCAF Flight Sergeant Allan Barnby McKeith 2021-08-17
1942-April-06 KIFA RCAF Flight Sergeant William Bruce Milne Wilson 2021-07-07

Hampden P1311

s/n
 P1311
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

First used by 106 Sqn in the UK. Then transferred to Canada and used at No. 32 OTU at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC
last update: 2024-September-22
   1943-September-21 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1944-August-02 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 504

Hampden P1314

s/n
 P1314

Known Squadron Assignments: ;49;420;408

From 49 Sqn, To 420 Sqn, To 408 Sqn. Operated by No. 420 (B) Squadron, RCAF, coded "PT*S". Converted to Torpedo Bomber.
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden P1341

s/n
 P1341

Known Squadron Assignments: ;106

With 106 Sqn. Bombing Hamburg. Shot down by flak near Esburge
last update: 2024-July-20
1942-January-16 PoW RCAF Warrant Officer 2nd Class Roger Odilon Charles Rousseau 2023-09-28

Hampden P1344

s/n
 P1344

Known Squadron Assignments: ;144

With 144 Sqn. Ferry Fight to Russia. Crashed near Petsamo airfield Finland
last update: 2024-July-20
1942-September-05 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Gordon Ernest Miller 2021-08-16

Hampden P1350

s/n
 P1350

Known Squadron Assignments: ;16 OTU

With 16 OTU. Training. Port engine failed. Stalled and dived into ground. Fritwell
last update: 2024-July-20
1941-May-15 KIFA RCAF Sergeant William Keith Clarke 2024-02-29

Hampden P2064

s/n
 P2064

Known Squadron Assignments: ;408;455

From 14 OTU. Served with 408 Sqn. Converted to torpedo bomber. To 455 Sqn
last update: 2024-August-06

Hampden P2065

s/n
 P2065

Known Squadron Assignments: ;415

Converted to Torped Bomber. Served with No. 415 (TB) Squadron, RCAF. Caught fire while refueling on 26 February 1943 at Thorney Island. Bomb load exploded, aircraft destroyed.
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden P2067

s/n
 P2067
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

Converted to T.B., date unknown. First used by 16 OTU and then 14 OTU in the UK. Then transferred to Canada and used by No. 32 OTU at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1943-October-12 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1944-August-02 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 504

Hampden P2073

s/n
 P2073

Known Squadron Assignments: ;106;408

From 106 Sqn. Served with 408 Sqn. Converted to torpedo bomber. To No. 5 OTU
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden P2077

s/n
 P2077

Known Squadron Assignments: ;44

With 44 Sqn. Bombing Bernburg. Damaged by flak, crash landed S of Ouisthuizen, Netherlands
last update: 2024-July-20
1940-August-14 PoW RAF Flight Lieutenant Hubert Percival Clark 2024-02-25

Hampden P2081

s/n
 P2081

Known Squadron Assignments: ;144;16 OTU

With 16 OTU. Night training. Hit trees on approach, Chipping Warden
last update: 2024-July-20
1942-February-14 KIFA RCAF Flight Sergeant William John Hodge 2022-11-26
1942-February-14 KIFA RCAF Sergeant Joseph Rene Viau 2021-07-13

Hampden P2084

s/n
 P2084

Known Squadron Assignments: 144;489

With 489 Sqn. Torpedo bombing. Missing from shipping reconnaissance, Oberstadt to the Naze
last update: 2024-July-20
1943-May-19 KIA RAFVR Flight Sergeant Reginald William Easton 2021-11-09
1943-May-19 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant John Ross Keeping 2023-07-23
1943-May-19 KIA RCAF Warrant Officer I Gerard Joseph McEachern 2021-11-09
1943-May-19 KIA RAFVR Flight Sergeant Edward Miles Whitsed 2021-11-09

Hampden P2091

s/n
 P2091

Known Squadron Assignments: ;489;5 OTU

With 5 OTU. Bombing training. Dived into sea W of Rillane Castle, Ayrshire
last update: 2024-July-20
1942-December-22 KIFA RCAF Flight Sergeant Joseph George Dukick 2024-10-29
1942-December-22 KIFA RCAF Flight Sergeant Donald Leif Erickson 2021-08-06
1942-December-22 KIFA RCAF Flight Sergeant Lennard Albert Hoskins 2022-12-12

Hampden P2094

s/n
 P2094

Known Squadron Assignments: ;50;420

Operated by No. 420 (B) Squadron, RCAF, Ground accident at 1555hrs on 20 May 1942 at Waddington, UK. Damaged beyond repair after being struck, while parked, by a 44 Squadron Lancaster, which had gone out of control on its take off run.
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden P2116

s/n
 P2116

Known Squadron Assignments: ;14 OTU

With 14 OTU. Bombing Cologne. Shot down by night fighter 3 km N of Deventer, Netherlands
last update: 2024-July-20
1942-May-31 KIA RAFVR Sergeant Frederick Harold Falk 2021-08-06

Hampden P2118

s/n
 P2118

Known Squadron Assignments: ;519

With 519 Sqn. Air Sea Rescue. Hit mountainside in bad weather, Ben Loyal Sutherland
last update: 2024-July-20

Search 1943-08-25 to 1943-08-25

519 (Met) Sqn (RAF) RAF Wick

519 Squadron (Undaunted by Weather) RAF Wick. Hampden I aircraft P2118 crashed into high ground at Ben Loyal, Sutherlands, Scotland at night during a thunderstorm returning from a search for missing 519 Squadron Hampden I aircraft P5334

Pilot, Flight Lieutenant Henry Robert (Mick) Puplett DFC (RAFVR) was killed in the crash of his aircraft

Navigator, Flying Officer GW Ritchie (RCAF) and Wireless Operator/Air Gunner Flight Sergeant TRT Hudson-Bell (RCAF) initally survived the crash but sadly both died from their injuries the following day. There was possibly a fourth unconfirmed death of another unnamed Navigator/Observer. Further research is required

The sole survivor from this crew was a second Wireless Operator/Air Gunner, Flying Officer CA Faulks (RAFVR), seriously wounded but recovered to fly with his Squadron again

No trace of Hampden P5334 was found

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1943-August-25 Survived RAFVR Squadron Leader Cecil Arthur Faulks 2023-06-12
1943-August-25 KIFA RCAF Flight Sergeant Thomas Reginald Trevor Hudson-Bell 2023-06-12
1943-August-25 KIFA RAFVR Flight Lieutenant Henry Robert (Mick) Puplett DFC 2023-06-12
1943-August-25 KIFA RCAF Flying Officer George William Ritchie 2023-06-12

Hampden P2120

s/n
 P2120

Known Squadron Assignments: ;16 OTU

With 16 OTU. Night training. Hit ground in spin near Saxilby, Lincolnshire
last update: 2024-July-20
1942-May-16 KIFA RCAF Flight Sergeant Kenneth Gilbert McKee 2021-08-17
1942-May-16 KIFA RCAF Flight Sergeant David Charles McNab 2021-08-17

Hampden P2133

s/n
 P2133
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

First used by 16 OTU and then 489 Sqn in the UK. Then transferred to Canada and used by No. 32 OTU at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Reported as a T.B. Mk. I.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1943-September-16 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1944-August-02 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 504

Hampden P4287

s/n
 P4287

Known Squadron Assignments: ;50

With 50 Sqn. Bombing Hamburg. Last message said, "jumping for it". Cause not known
last update: 2024-July-20
1940-September-09 PoW RAF Warrant Officer Andrew Bertram Cox 2024-05-07

Hampden P4302

s/n
 P4302

Known Squadron Assignments: ;25 OTU

With 25 OTU. Night training. Crashe at Charlton, Oxforshire while seeking Croughton runway
last update: 2024-July-20
1941-September-16 KIFA RCAF Pilot Officer David Darling Christie 2024-02-17

Hampden P4306

s/n
 P4306

Known Squadron Assignments: ;415

From 14 OTU, To 420 Sqn, Converted for use as torpedo bomber. To 415 Sqn.
last update: 2024-August-06

Hampden P4318

s/n
 P4318

Known Squadron Assignments: ;14 OTU

With 14 OTU. Night training. Flew into hill in cloud. Arkengathdale Moof Yorkshire
last update: 2024-July-20
1942-August-16 KIFA RCAF Flight Sergeant John Magwood Henry 2021-11-07
1942-August-16 KIFA RCAF Sergeant Thomas Bowman Phillips 2021-08-14

Hampden P4345

s/n
 P4345

Known Squadron Assignments: ;144

With 144 Sqn. Bombing railways. Hit balloon cable and crashed into flour mill, Felixstowe
last update: 2024-July-20
1940-June-13 KIA RAF Pilot Officer John Frederick Andrews 2024-11-02

Hampden P4356

s/n
 P4356

Known Squadron Assignments: ;61

With 61 Sqn. Bombing Geestacht. Shot down by flak near Rotterdam
last update: 2024-July-20

Bombing 1940-06-29 to 1940-06-30

61 (B) Sqn (RAF) RAF Hemswell

61(Hull's own) Squadron RAF (Pur purum tonantes) RAF Hemswell. Hampden I aircraft P 4356 QR-S was shot down by a marine flak battery during an operation against targets in Geestacht, Germany. The Hampden crashed into shallow water just off the coast between Spieka Neufeld and Neuwerk, Germany

Sergeant R Burnett (RAF) and Flying Officer GM Wyatt (RAF) were killed in action

Pilot Officer LS Adams (RAF)(Can) and Sergeant HG Hill (RAF) survived and both were taken as Prisoners of War

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1940-June-30 PoW RAF Flight Lieutenant Lloyd Stanley Adams 2023-10-05
1940-June-30 KIA RAF Sergeant Ralph Burnett 2023-04-19
1940-June-30 PoW RAF Sergeant Harold George Hill 2023-04-19
1940-June-30 KIA RAF Flying Officer George Michael Wyatt 2023-04-19

Hampden P4367

s/n
 P4367

Known Squadron Assignments: ;144

With 144 Sqn. Mine laying Wilhelmshaven. Damaged by flak and ditched 90 m E of Skegness
last update: 2024-July-20
1940-July-21 KIA RAF Sergeant Bryon Norman Dingle 2024-10-20
1940-July-21 KIA RAF Flight Lieutenant David Harold Edwards 2024-10-20

Hampden P4368

s/n
 P4368

Known Squadron Assignments: ;144

With 144 Sqn. Bombing Homberg. Crashed in Ysselmeer, cause not known
last update: 2024-July-20
1940-August-10 KIA RAF Pilot Officer William Frank Tudhope DFC 2021-07-14

Hampden P4373

s/n
 P4373

Known Squadron Assignments: ;144

With 144 Sqn. Torpedo day bombing. Shot down by ship's flak off SW Norway
last update: 2024-July-20
1942-December-13 KIA RCAF Pilot Officer John William Sproule 2021-07-23
1942-December-13 KIA RCAF Pilot Officer John Henry Stilborn 2021-07-22

Hampden P4379

s/n
 P4379

Known Squadron Assignments: ;61

With 61 Sqn. Bombing Salzbergen. Missing, cause not known
last update: 2024-July-20
1940-August-13 KIA RAF Pilot Officer Harry Christie Sheldon 2024-09-15

Hampden P4383

s/n
 P4383

Known Squadron Assignments: ;50

With 50 Sqn. Minelaying off Fehmarn. Ditched 32m E of Flamborough Head, returning on one engine
last update: 2024-July-20
1940-August-01 KIA RAF Pilot Officer Brian Stollard Bell 2024-11-11

Hampden P4390

s/n
 P4390

Known Squadron Assignments: ;61

With 61 Sqn. Bombing Dortmund- Ems Canal. Shot down by Flak, Nordhorn
last update: 2024-July-20
1940-July-08 KIA RAF Flying Officer John Eadie 2024-10-31

Hampden P4400

s/n
 P4400

Known Squadron Assignments: ;44;420

From 44 Sqn. Operated by No. 420 (B) Squadron, RCAF, From 44 Sqn. Failed to return from from a shipping strike (Operation Fuller) 12.2.42. Pilot Officer J.R. Topping, Flight Sergeant F.W. Ashfield, Flight Sergeant T.H. Mate and F.O E.G. Growler all perished.
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden P4408

s/n
 P4408

Known Squadron Assignments: ;50

With 50 Sqn. Air Sea Rescue. Crashed in North Sea
last update: 2024-July-20
1941-August-15 KIA RAF Flying Officer James Alexander Whitecross DFC 2021-07-09

Hampden P5298

s/n
 P5298
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Struck by taxiing Hampden AJ997 while parked at Patricia Bay on 8 November 1943.
last update: 2024-September-22
1943-November-08 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Aerodrome Names: Dent | Foster | Marsh
   1943-November-12 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1944-August-02 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 504

Hampden P5299

s/n
 P5299

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden P5300

s/n
 P5300

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden P5301

s/n
 P5301

Known Squadron Assignments: ;415

With 415 Sqn. Torpedo day bombing. Missing on shipping patrol
last update: 2024-September-22
1943-July-26 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Thomas Alfred Ivey 2023-12-15
1943-July-26 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Ronald Blair Mackenzie 2023-12-15

Hampden P5302

s/n
 P5302

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden P5303

s/n
 P5303

Known Squadron Assignments: ;16 OTU

With 16 OTU. Training Navex. Spun into ground near Leamington
last update: 2024-September-22
1941-November-01 KIFA RCAF Sergeant Charles Raymond Hollingworth 2021-03-01

Hampden P5304

s/n
 P5304

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden P5305

s/n
 P5305

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden P5306

s/n
 P5306

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden P5307

s/n
 P5307

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden P5308

s/n
 P5308

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden P5309

s/n
 P5309

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden P5310

s/n
 P5310

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden P5311

s/n
 P5311

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden P5312

s/n
 P5312

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden P5313

s/n
 P5313

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden P5314

s/n
 P5314

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden P5315

s/n
 P5315

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden P5316

s/n
 P5316

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden P5317

s/n
 P5317

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden P5318

s/n
 P5318

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden P5319

s/n
 P5319

Known Squadron Assignments: ;16


last update: 2024-November-21
1942-February-27 KIFA RCAF Flight Sergeant Joseph Walter Connell 2024-03-26

Hampden P5320

s/n
 P5320

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden P5321

s/n
 P5321

Known Squadron Assignments: ;44;408

From 44 Sqn. Served with 408 Sqn. To No. 14 OTU.
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden P5322

s/n
 P5322

Known Squadron Assignments: ;14 OTU

With 14 OTU. Bombing Dusseldorf. Missing, cause not known.
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-August-01 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Elwin Thomas Hunking 2022-12-19
1942-August-01 PoW RCAF Warrant Officer 2nd Class John Howard Morrison 2023-09-18

Hampden P5323

s/n
 P5323

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden P5324

s/n
 P5324

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden P5325

s/n
 P5325

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden P5326

s/n
 P5326

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden P5327

s/n
 P5327

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden P5328

s/n
 P5328

Known Squadron Assignments: ;455

With 455 Sqn. Minelaying La Rochelle. Crashed at Holly Farm. Haddenham, Buckinghamshire. Cause not known
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-January-03 KIA PAF Pilot Officer Alec Macnaughton Christie 2024-02-17

Hampden P5329

s/n
 P5329

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden P5330

s/n
 P5330

Known Squadron Assignments: ;420

Served with No. 420 (B) Squadron, RCAF, at Waddington, UK,Crashed at 03:15 on 25 April 1942 near Sonderby Klint, 6 km SSE of Assens on the Danish island of Fyn. On mission to Rostock at the time. Sgt. F.G.W. Adams PoW.
last update: 2024-September-22

Bombing 1942-04-24 to 1942-04-25

420 (B) Sqn (RCAF) RAF Waddington

420 Snowy Owl Squadron (Pugnamus Finitum) RAF Waddington. Hampden I aircraft P 5330 PT-J lost, shot down, claimed both by Luftwaffe night fighter pilot Oberleutnant Lothar Linke of 12/NJG 1 and by 1 & 3/leichte Flak-Abteilung 770 (a Kreigsmarine flak-ship) during a night strike against targets in Rostock, Germany. The Hampden crashed 4 miles south by south-east of Assens at Sonderby Bjerge on Fyn Island, Denmark

Sergeant JM Hicks (RCAF), Flight Sergeant JH Smith (RCAF) and Sergeant J Potter (RAFVR) were all killed in action

Sergeant FGW Adams (RCAF) survived and was taken as Prisoner of War

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1942-April-25 PoW RCAF Warrant Officer 1 Frank George Webster Adams 2024-11-01
1942-April-25 KIA RCAF Sergeant Joseph Melvin Hicks 2023-04-19
1942-April-25 KIA RAFVR Sergeant Jack Potter 2023-04-19
1942-April-25 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant James Henry Smith 2023-10-26

Hampden P5331

s/n
 P5331

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden P5332

s/n
 P5332

Known Squadron Assignments: ;420

From 44 Sqn .Operated by No. 420 (B) Squadron, RCAF, Shot down by a night-fighter (Fw Heinz Grimm, II./NJG2) and crashed 01:40 on 3 July 1942 into the Ijsselmeer. On raid to Bremen at the time Flight Sergeant C.G. Wilde, Flight Sergeant A.D. Bond, Flight Sergeant J.E. Gibbs and Flight Sergeant T. Crothers all were killed.
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-July-03 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Thomas Edward Crothers 2024-05-21
1942-July-03 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Jack Edward Gibbs 2021-01-13
1942-July-03 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Charles Garnett Wilde 2021-01-13

Hampden P5333

s/n
 P5333

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden P5334

s/n
 P5334

Known Squadron Assignments: ;519;408

Served with No. 408 (B) Squadron, RCAF in the UK, 1941 - 1942, coded "EQ*Q".
last update: 2024-September-22

Bombing Hamburg Germany 1942-07-26 to 1942-07-27

408 (B) Sqn (RCAF) RAF Balderton
408 Goose Squadron (For Freedom) RAF Balderton. Hampden I aircraft P 5334 EQ-Q was shot up by a German night fighter during an operation against targets in Hamburg, Germany

Warrant Officer 2nd Class LF Kelly (RCAF) was killed during the attack, the only crew casualty


Meteorological 1943-08-25 to 1943-08-25

519 (Met) Sqn (RAF) RAF Wick

519 Squadron (Undaunted by Weather) RAF Wick. Hampden I aircraft P 5334 lost without a trace during a meteorological flight over the North Sea. A distress signal was received at 13:25 hours and a final message ten minutes later. No further contact was made and no trace of the aircraft or crew was found. A second Hampden I aircraft P2118 was lost later that night when it flew into high ground during a thunderstorm at Ben Loyal, Sutherlands, Scotland. There was only one survivor from the crew of P2118

Pilot Officer ED Bonin (RCAF), Flight Sergeant DL McNichol (RCAF), Pilot Officer FD Findlater (RAAF) and Pilot Officer R Rowe (RNZAF) were all missing presumed killed in action. The missing have no known grave and all are commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial

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1942-July-27 KIA RCAF Warrant Officer 2nd Class Lloyd Franklin Kelly 2023-06-12
1943-August-25 KIA RCAF Pilot Officer Ernest Donald Bonin 2023-08-24
1943-August-25 KIA RAAF Pilot Officer Frank Desmond Findlater 2023-06-13
1943-August-25 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant David Louis McNichol 2023-06-12
1943-August-25 KIA RNZAF Pilot Officer Roy Rowe 2023-06-12

Hampden P5335

s/n
 P5335

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden P5336

s/n
 P5336
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Taxied into another aircraft in a rainstorm at Patricia Bay on 15 October 1943. Repaired and returned to service
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-May-07 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1943-October-15 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Aerodrome Names: Harris
   1944-August-02 Struck off Strength Reduced to spares & produce 2022-01-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 504

Hampden P5337

s/n
 P5337
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

Cat "A" crash near Dugald, MB outside of Winnipeg, MB on 17 December 1942 while on a ferry flight to Western Air Command. No other details available. Alloted to 8 RD for salvage
last update: 2024-September-22
   1941-February-01 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1942-November-24 Accident: 124 Ferry Squadron Loc: Dugald Manitoba Names: Arnold | Kerr
   1943-May-25 Struck off Strength Reduced to spares & produce 2022-01-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 504

Hampden P5338

s/n
 P5338

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden P5339

s/n
 P5339

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden P5340

s/n
 P5340

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden P5341

s/n
 P5341

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden P5342

s/n
 P5342

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden P5343

s/n
 P5343

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden P5344

s/n
 P5344

Known Squadron Assignments: ;14 OTU

With 14 OTU. Bombing Dusseldorf. Navigator baled out over sea.
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-August-01 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant William Edward Wall Holmes 2021-08-10

Hampden P5345

s/n
 P5345

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden P5346

s/n
 P5346

Known Squadron Assignments: ;16 OTU

With 16 OTU. Night training. Hit ground during low-level bombing practice, Otmoor Ranges, Oxfordshire
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-April-03 KIFA RCAF Pilot Officer John Fraser Anderson 2024-11-02
1942-April-03 KIFA RCAF Flight Sergeant Richard St Julien Gregory 2021-08-07
1942-April-03 KIFA RCAF Pilot Officer John Edward Piggott 2021-08-14

Hampden P5386

s/n
 P5386

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden P5387

s/n
 P5387

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden P5388

s/n
 P5388

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden P5389

s/n
 P5389

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden P5390

s/n
 P5390

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden P5391

s/n
 P5391

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden P5392

s/n
 P5392

Known Squadron Assignments: ;408

From No. 7 AAU. To 408 Sqn on 14/15 Dec 1941. Took off from Balderton at 00:32 on 15 December 1941 for raid on Cherbourg. Crashed at 03:27 at New Farm, Longdown Enclosure, 2 miles SE of Lyndhurst Road Station and 4 miles SW of Totton, Hampshire. Flight Sergeant R.W. Sterling, Flight Sergeant J.C. Tomlin, Flight Sergeant W.R. Williams and Flight Sergeant P.F. Isaac all perished.

last update: 2024-September-22
1941-December-15 KIA RCAF Sergeant John Charles Tomlin 2022-01-15

Hampden P5393

s/n
 P5393

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden P5394

s/n
 P5394

Known Squadron Assignments: ;415

On 27 Oct 1942, the a/c took off from RAF St Eval on a shipping strike. On the return trip the a/c lost an engine and ditched into the sea off Pentire Point 4 miles N of Padstow Police Station after being lost. The aircraft sank but the four crew members were rescued; one with slight wounds.
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden P5395

s/n
 P5395

Known Squadron Assignments: ;519


last update: 2024-November-21
   1944-April-13 Struck off Strength SOC UK 2022-01-13

Hampden P5396

s/n
 P5396

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden P5397

s/n
 P5397

Known Squadron Assignments:


last update: 2024-November-21

Hampden P5398

s/n
 P5398

Known Squadron Assignments: ;14 OTU

With 14 OTU. Night Training. Crashed at Whittle Farm, Brockhampton, Gloucestershire
last update: 2024-September-22
1943-March-25 KIFA RAF Sergeant Bertram Noseworthy 2021-04-29

Hampden P5399

s/n
 P5399
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Swung on takeoff from Patricia Bay on 27 November 1942, landing gear collapsed, Category B damage. Landing gear collapsed again on take off from Patricia Bay on 16 September 1943, not repaired.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-June-10 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1942-November-27 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Patricia Bay Aerodrome Names: Vallance
1943-September-16 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Aerodrome Names: Stainer
   1944-January-28 Struck off Strength Cat “A” write-off - Reduced to spares & produce 2022-01-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 504

Hampden P5400

s/n
 P5400
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 OTU at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Severe damage on 5 August 1942 when it swung on take off from Patricia Bay. When the a/c swung to the right on take-off, the solo pilot on board over-corrected and swung off the runway, collapsing the undercarriage and breaking the fuselage in half aft of the turret. The pilot was uninjured. Classified as Cat "A", and not repaired.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-June-08 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1942-August-05 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Patricia Bay Aerodrome Names: McCarrison
   1943-February-10 Struck off Strength Reduced to spares & produce 2022-01-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 504

Hampden P5421

s/n
 P5421
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 OTU at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Due to pilot error the landing gear collapsed on landing at Patricia Bay on 28 November 1941. Repaired, returned to service. Cat "A" crash at Patricia Bay on 27 July 1943. The a/c undershot the landing at night and hit an obstruction. The pilot escaped without injury.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-May-29 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1942-November-28 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Patricia Bay Aerodrome Names: Robertson
1943-July-27 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Aerodrome Names: Ramshaw
   1943-August-17 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 504

Hampden P5422

s/n
 P5422
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 OTU at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Cat "C" damage at Medicine Hat, AB on 24 June 1942 while being ferried by No. 124 (F) Sqn. A student pilot from No. 34 SFTS taxied his a/c in #P5422. Repaired and returned for service with No. 32 OTU.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-June-08 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1942-June-24 Accident: 34 Service Flying Training School Loc: Medicine Hat Aerodrome Names: Bolch | Hessenflow | Swinburn
   1944-August-02 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 504

Hampden P5423

s/n
 P5423
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-June-10 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1944-August-02 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 504

Hampden P5424

s/n
 P5424
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 OTU at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. "B" cat crash when the a/c swung on landing at Patricia Bay on 13 June 1942, collapsing landing gear. No injuries. Undershot landing at Patricia Bay on 10 November 1943, crashed and was destroyed. The four-man crew escaped without injury
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-May-01 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1942-June-13 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Aerodrome Names: Walledge
1943-November-10 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Aerodrome Names: Bishop | Chartrand | Elliott | Gilmore
   1944-January-28 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 504

Hampden P5425

s/n
 P5425
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 OTU at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Cat "B" accident when the a/c swung on landing at Patricia Bay on 13 March 1943. The a/c ran into soft ground and sheared off landing gear. Not repaired. Later assessed as beyond economic repair and written-off.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1941-December-01 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1943-March-12 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Aerodrome Names: Dyslin | Henderson | Thew
   1944-August-02 Struck off Strength Cat “A” write-off - Reduced to spares & produce 2022-01-07
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 504

Hampden P5426

s/n
 P5426
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

Category A crash at RCAF Station Rockcliffe, Ontario on 29 May 1942, before being taken on strength.
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-May-29 Accident: 124 Ferry Squadron Loc: Rockliffe Aerodrome Names: Parsons
   1942-June-03 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1942-November-12 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 505

Hampden P5427

s/n
 P5427
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Crew bailed out after elevator control failure during air test on 31 July 1943. Crashed near Sidney, BC.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-April-25 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1943-July-31 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Sidney British Columbia Names: Hartman
   1943-August-17 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 505

Hampden P5428

s/n
 P5428
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Stalled on landing at Patricia Bay on 24 October 1942, port main gear collapsed. Struck by taxiing Hampden P5429 at Patricia Bay on 5 September 1943.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-May-21 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1942-October-24 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Aerodrome Names: Perry
1943-September-05 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Aerodrome Names: Knape
   1944-August-02 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 505

Hampden P5429

s/n
 P5429
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC, coded "HM*B". Struck Hampden P5428 while taxiing at Patricia Bay on 5 September 1943. This aircraft not repaired.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-January-06 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1943-September-05 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Aerodrome Names: Knape
   1943-November-25 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 505

Hampden P5430

s/n
 P5430
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-May-29 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1944-May-26 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 505

Hampden P5431

s/n
 P5431
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 OTU at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Forced landing in field near Patricia Bay on 24
February 1943, after starboard engine failed. The pilot was slightly injured. The airframe was not repaired. Later assessed as beyond economic repair and written-off
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-May-26 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1943-February-24 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Vancouver Island British Columbia Names: Hamilton
   1943-March-15 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 505

Hampden P5432

s/n
 P5432
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Ground looped on landing at Patricia Bay on 2 December 1942, landing gear collapsed, not repaired.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-June-01 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1942-December-02 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Particia Bay Aerodrome Names: Woodroffe
   1944-August-02 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 505

Hampden P5433

s/n
 P5433
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 OTU at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. The a/c had a Cat "B" accident when it ground looped and collapsed starboard main gear on landing at Patricia Bay on 17 October 1942. Crashed vertically into Saanich Inlet on 14 March 1943, and exploded. The four-man crew, consisting of Pilot Officer (RAAF) A.T. Hunt, Pilot Officer (RAAF) R.K. Manitan, Pilot Officer G.L. Hall and Flight Sergeant H.S. Piercy, all perished.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-June-08 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1942-October-17 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Patricia Bay Aerodrome Names: Roscorla
1943-March-14 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Saanich Inlet Vancouver Island Names: Hall | Hunt | Manttan | Piercy
   1943-March-30 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
1943-March-14 KIFA RCAF Pilot Officer Grant Leroy Hall 2023-02-20
1943-March-14 KIFA RAAF Pilot Officer Allan William John Hunt 2023-06-30
1943-March-14 KIFA RAAF Pilot Officer Reginald Keith Manttan 2023-02-20
1943-March-14 KIFA RCAF Sergeant Howard Shurvin Piercy 2023-02-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 505

Hampden P5434

s/n
 P5434
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Swung on landing at Patricia Bay on 4 July 1942, collapsed gear. Swung on takeoff from Patricia Bay on 26 April 1943, starboard wing struck dirt mound and right main gear driven up through wing. Became airborne, landed gear up on the grass infield and was destroyed by fire. Had been RCAF P5434. The pilot escaped unhurt.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-June-01 Taken on Strength 2020-10-16
1942-July-04 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Patricia Bay Aerodrome Names: Mcnulty
1943-April-26 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Patricia Bay Aerodrome Names: Hynes
   1943-May-13 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
   1944-March-16 Classified Instructional CA A 386 2020-06-12
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 487 | 1968 505

Hampden P5435

s/n
 P5435
inst
 A 386
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Classified as Instructional Airframe A386 on 16 March 1944.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-June-01 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1954-April-27 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 505

Hampden P5436

s/n
 P5436
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

Manufactured in 1942. Serving with No. 32 OTU, RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC, when it crashed into water on practice torpedo mission on 15 November 1942, after entering "stabilized yaw" while turning at low speed and altitude. 4 crew rescued by Stranraer. Wreckage recovered from 600 feet of water in 1985 and 1986, restored using pieces from wrecks of AN136 and AN132 , plus parts purchased in UK. Now on display at Canadian Museum of Flight, Langley, BC. Marked "H*LB" by 2005. Still there in April 2009.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1942-January-06 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1942-November-15 Accident: 32 Operational Training Unit Loc: Saanich Inlet Names: Blood | Fink | Robinson | Smith
   1942-December-01 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 505

Hampden X2898

s/n
 X2898
m/d
 HP.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;83;84;415

Served with No. 415 (TB) Squadron, RCAF. Shot down by flak during night shipping sweep off Egmond, Holland on night of 19/20 Aug 43. The four-man crew survived to become POWs. Flight Sergeant W A Robson; Flight Sergeant H G Laverick; Flight Sergeant H Gnam RCAF; Flight Sergeant H St Jean RCAF
last update: 2024-September-22
1943-August-20 PoW RCAF Sergeant Herbert (Bert) George Gnam 2022-01-09
1943-August-20 PoW RCAF Sergeant Harvey Eugene St Jean 2022-01-09

Hampden X2906

s/n
 X2906

Known Squadron Assignments: ;16 OTU

With 16 OTU. Training. Crashed in flat spin, 3m E of Croughton
last update: 2024-July-20
1942-March-13 KIFA RCAF Pilot Officer Gordon Frederick Keele 2021-08-12

Hampden X2913

s/n
 X2913

Known Squadron Assignments: ;44

With 44 Sqn. Bombing Bremerhaven. Shot down by flak attacking liners in docks
last update: 2024-July-20
1940-September-11 KIA RAF Pilot Officer Donald Eglington Stewart 2021-07-22

Hampden X2916

s/n
 X2916

Known Squadron Assignments: ;25 OTU

With 25 OTU. Night training. Crashed 1.5m SW of Mission bombing range. Cause obscure
last update: 2024-July-20
1941-August-11 KIFA RCAF Pilot Officer Thomas Gerald Boucher 2024-11-15

Hampden X2917

s/n
 X2917

Known Squadron Assignments: ;44

With 44 Sqn. Bombing Calais. Broke up in air in bad weather near Marham
last update: 2024-July-20
1941-August-06 KIA RCAF Sergeant William Joseph McQuade 2021-09-28

Hampden X2920

s/n
 X2920

Known Squadron Assignments: ;61

With 61 Sqn. Minelaying Elbe Est. Crashe on Yorkshire Moors near Leeming on return
last update: 2024-July-20
1940-October-06 KIA RAF Pilot Officer Gerald Wright 2021-07-06

Hampden X2961

s/n
 X2961
m/d
 HP.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;144;415

RCAF, Served with No. 415 (TB) Sqn. Severely damaged by flak during a torpedo attack off the Dutch coast on 22 Dec 42. Returned to base. Shot down by Fw-200 over Bay of Biscay while on anti-submarine patrol 14 Jun 43. The four-man crew consisted of Squadron Leader G. Stronach,
Warrant Officer W.A. Trask, Flying Officer G.K. Crummy and Pilot Officer A.B. Clegg all perished..
last update: 2024-September-22
1943-June-14 KIA RCAF Flying Officer Alan Bernard Clegg 2024-02-29
1943-June-14 KIA RCAF Flying Officer George Kenneth Crummy 2024-05-23
1943-June-14 KIA RCAF Squadron Leader James Gatherum Stronach 2021-07-21
1943-June-14 KIA RCAF Warrant Officer 2nd Class Woodrow Arnold Trask 2021-07-15

Hampden X2968

s/n
 X2968

Known Squadron Assignments: ;16 OTU

With 16 OTU. Night Training. Crashed at Wooton Downs after three attempts at landing Upper Heyford
last update: 2024-July-20
1942-February-21 KIFA RCAF Sergeant Donald George Allen 2024-11-02

Hampden X2974

s/n
 X2974

Known Squadron Assignments: ;14 OTU

With 14 OTU. Night training. Collided with Wellington and crashed 4m SW of Newark Nottinghamshire
last update: 2024-July-20
1942-July-12 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Gordon Edgar Pickel 2021-08-14

Hampden X2986

s/n
 X2986

Known Squadron Assignments: ;106

With 106 Sqn. Bombing Cologne. Crashed near Cologne. Cause not known
last update: 2024-July-20
1941-April-20 KIA RAF Pilot Officer Jack Cutmore 2021-05-15

Hampden X2989

s/n
 X2989
m/d
 HP.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;61;408

From 61 Sqn. To 14 OTU. Then served with No. 408 Sqn.
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden X2996

s/n
 X2996

Known Squadron Assignments: ;44

With 44 Sqn. Bombing Berlin. Missing, possibly blown up by own 'Imp" mine
last update: 2024-July-20
1940-November-15 KIA RAF Flying Officer Reginald Derek Perkins 2024-05-01

Hampden X3001

s/n
 X3001

Known Squadron Assignments: ;49

With 49 Sqn. Bombing Hannover. Shot down by night fighter 10 km N of Alkmaar, Netherlands
last update: 2024-July-20
1941-February-11 PoW RAF Flight Lieutenant John Harry Green 2021-04-02

Hampden X3028

s/n
 X3028

Known Squadron Assignments: ;49

With 49 Sqn. Bombing NW France. Crashed on return near Dunholme Lodge
last update: 2024-July-20
1940-December-07 KIA RAF Flying Officer Kenneth William Michie 2021-08-16

Hampden X3051

s/n
 X3051
m/d
 HP.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;144;408

From No. 144 Squadron, served with No. 408 (B) Squadron, RCAF from Balderton, UK, coded "EQ*U". Lost without a trace on mission to Bremen on 21/22 January 1942.
last update: 2024-September-22
1942-January-21 KIA RCAF Pilot Officer Harold William Clarke 2024-02-26

Hampden X3057

s/n
 X3057

Known Squadron Assignments: ;49;420

Operated by No. 420 (B) Squadron, RCAF,
last update: 2024-September-22
   1943-December-21 Struck off Strength 2022-01-11

Hampden X3058

s/n
 X3058

Known Squadron Assignments: ;61;106

With 106 Sqn. Bombing Munster. Ditched, probably out of fuel, off Norfolk
last update: 2024-July-20
1942-January-28 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Alexander Granton Patrick 2021-09-29

Hampden X3061

s/n
 X3061
m/d
 HP.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;82;44;420;415

Served with No. 415 (TB) Squadron, RCAF. Destroyed by fire after being struck by Hampden N9096 while parked at St. Eval on 22 June 1943.
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden X3115

s/n
 X3115
m/d
 HP.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

Served with No. 415 (TB) Squadron, RCAF. Destroyed by fire and explosions after collision of Hampdens N9096 and N3061 at St. Eval on 22 June 1943.
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden X3116

s/n
 X3116
m/d
 HP.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;415

Served with No. 415 (TB) Squadron, RCAF.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1944-June-21 Struck off Strength 2022-01-09

Hampden X3117

s/n
 X3117

Known Squadron Assignments: ;50

With 50 Sqn. Bombing Mannheim. Shot down by flak near Tres, Mosel
last update: 2024-July-20
1940-December-01 KIA RAF Squadron Leader Eric Beck Liddell 2021-08-13

Hampden X3122

s/n
 X3122
m/d
 HP.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;83;420;519

Missing presumed ditched NE Scotland. Flight Sergeant Cox; Flight Sergeant A M Finfer; Flight Sergeant A Fairall; Flight Sergeant D C McKenzie all mising
last update: 2024-September-22
1943-August-28 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Albert James Fairall 2021-08-06
1943-August-28 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Douglas Charles McKenzie 2021-08-17

Hampden X3137

s/n
 X3137
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments:

With No. 32 Operational Training Unit at RCAF Station Patricia Bay, BC. Reported as a T.B. Mk. I.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1943-October-22 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1944-August-02 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 510

Hampden X3140

s/n
 X3140
m/d
 HP.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;61;408;455

From 61 Sqn. Served with 408 Sqn. Converted to torpedo bomber. To 455 Sqn.
last update: 2024-September-22

Hampden X3145

s/n
 X3145
m/d
 HP.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;415

Served with No. 415 (TB) Squadron, RCAF, . Failed to return from patrol over Bay of Biscay 17 July 1943. SOS received from off Coates, no further trace. The crew perished including: Flight Sergeant R. Walter, Flying Officer V.C. Steer, Flight Sergeant H. Huntingdon and Flight Sergeant (RAF) J. Janisse.
last update: 2024-September-22
1943-July-17 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Harry Alfonzo Huntington 2021-08-10
1943-July-17 KIA RCAF Flight Sergeant Joseph Laurent Leonard Janisse 2021-08-11

Hampden X3147

s/n
 X3147

Known Squadron Assignments: ;61

With 61 Sqn. Bombing Cologne. Crashed, short of fuel, Syderstone, Norfolk
last update: 2024-July-20
1941-March-02 KIA RAF Sergeant Henry George Loates 2021-08-13

Hampden X3148

s/n
 X3148

Known Squadron Assignments: ;106

With 106 Sqn. Bombing Dusseldorf. Shot down by night fighter near Ittersvoort
last update: 2024-July-20
1941-April-10 KIA RAF Sergeant John Thompson Wright 2021-05-30

Hampden X3149

s/n
 X3149
m/d
 H.P.52

Known Squadron Assignments: ;44;420 (B)

Served with No. 420 (B) Squadron, RCAF, Struck by Lancaster from 44 Squadron, RAF, while parked at Waddington on 20 May 1942. Repaired, converted to Torpedo Bomber, and transferred to RCAF for use at No. 32 Operational Training Unit on west coast. Reported as a T.B. Mk. I.
last update: 2024-September-22
   1943-October-19 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
   1944-August-02 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
📙 JA Griffin (2005:Smith, Castle): 1968 510

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