George Watson Spiers 254 Sqn 1940

**Tom Allett** · 9th September 2010, 11:22

George Spiers (Observer) was the only crew member to survive the shooting down of 254 Sqn Blenheim IVF, L9481, over the Channel on June 1 1940.
Much of his story of that day is told on the BBC’s People’s War website and, if I remember correctly, he also told part of his story about that day on a DVD produced about the history of the Blenheim.
Does anyone know if he is still alive?

**Resmoroh** · 9th September 2010, 13:26

Tom,
I've found a George W Spiers (Mothers maiden name Watson!) born Q1 1921 in Willesden. Prob the same bloke. Prob joined the RAFVR in Q1 1939 (18th birthday)? If t'is he then he will be knocking on 89 today? Can't find a death in E&W - but that means little.
Have you tried going back to the BBC "People's War" lot to see if they might have comm with the author of the piece (a T J Spiers - possibly son/daughter?).
HTH
Peter Davies

**Tom Allett** · 9th September 2010, 15:03

Hello Peter
Thanks for that. I think you have found the right chap.
Unfortunately, I am told that the BBC team responsible for the People's War project only kept the contact details for approx two years after the project finished in 2007.
Tom

Originally Posted by Resmoroh

Tom,
I've found a George W Spiers (Mothers maiden name Watson!) born Q1 1921 in Willesden. Prob the same bloke. Prob joined the RAFVR in Q1 1939 (18th birthday)? If t'is he then he will be knocking on 89 today? Can't find a death in E&W - but that means little.
Have you tried going back to the BBC "People's War" lot to see if they might have comm with the author of the piece (a T J Spiers - possibly son/daughter?).
HTH
Peter Davies