Whitley T4294 612 Sqn Tannach Hill, Wick. Crew names needed.

[highgroundsman]

Hi All,

Does anyone happen to have Christian names and service numbers for these three crew members please?


Sgt G. Campbell.
Sgt G. Archer.
Sgt W. Foots.

Any help as always greatly appreciated.

Regards
Dave.

[paulmcmillan]

Whitley T4294, 612 Squadron, 22 February 1941

You need

AIR81/5216 Pilot Officer J B Hatchwell, Sergeant K R W Sims, Sergeant D J Appleton, Sergeant G Campbell, Sergeant G Archer, Sergeant W Foots: injured; aircraft crashed on return from operational flight, Whitley T4294, 612 Squadron, 22 February 1941. Note: Related file: 5651


But Sgt W. Foots would hazard a guess as


William Foots 553250 1934 Royal Air Force

[highgroundsman]

Hi Paul,

Yes, I found the link for the casualty file and have the details on the other 3 crew, but unfortunately can`t get hold of a copy of the file due to the pandemic.

Thanks for details on Foots. I think you`re correct with this chap being William Foots. Part of this crew came down on North Rona in Whitley T4321, so I think
one of my 3 would be George Archer. But still no wiser with Campbell who was not on the N.Rona aircraft.

[paulmcmillan]

ROYAiL AIR FORCE.
GENERAL DUTIES BRANCH.
Appointment to commission.
As Plt. Offs. on prob. (emergency): —
Wt. Offs.

553250 William FOOTS (55708). 13th June 1944

[highgroundsman]

Thanks Paul.

It would appear William Foots survived the war too.

Still not had any luck with the other two Archer and Campbell, might have to wait until the NA is open again.