Lockheed Hudson A-28 A-29 AT-18
The Lockheed Hudson was an American-built light bomber and coastal reconnaissance aircraft built initially for the Royal Air Force (RAF) shortly before the outbreak of the Second World War and primarily operated by the RAF thereafter. The Hudson served throughout the war, mainly with Coastal Command, but also in transport and training roles, as well as delivering agents into occupied France. They were also used extensively with the Royal Canadian Air Force's (RCAF) anti-submarine squadrons. National Air Force Museum of Canada.
CASPIR Aircraft Groups:
RCAF On Strength (247), RCAF 400 Squadron (2), Canadian Aircraft Losses (245), Canadian Ferried (1)Hudson Mk. V AM556
Served with No. 407 (CS) Squadron, RCAF 1941, coded "RR*E". Made this units first attack, on a motor vessel north of Borkum on 7/8 September 1941. No observed results. Flown by squadron CO W/C Styles on this mission. Failed to return from a convoy attack off Borkum on 5 December 1941. Departed in bad weather. Belived to have been shot down over North Sea, 22 miles west of Borkum Island. All 4 crew missing without a trace, including brothers Sgt. G.M. Drennan and Sgt. J.D. Drennan, both gunners.