Alexander, Edmund Walker (Acting Sub-Lieutenant)

Killed in Flying Accident 1954-October-11

Fairey Firefly crash. Written off (damaged beyond repair) 11/10/1954: Collided with Firefly PP653 during formation change shortly after takeoff from HMS Seahawk, RNAS Culdrose, Cornwall. Aircraft dived into the ground on marshland on the Penrose Estate east of Porthleven in Helston, Cornwall. Pilot was attempting to make a forced emergency landing on a football field at Porthleven near RNAS Culdrose. The pilot of both Firefles were killed: Sub Lieutenant Edward W Alexander, Royal Canadian Navy (pilot of Firefly DK542) - killed on active service 10/11/1954 Sub Lieutenant Ian Robertson, Royal Canadian Navy (pilot of Firefly PP653) - died on injuries sustained next day (11/11/1954) **Editorial Note – the dates provided may not be accurate. Accident Fairey Firefly FR Mk 1 DK542, 11 Oct 1954 (aviation-safety.net) CVWM lists Burial at sea Sailors Memorial Pt Pleasant

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