Blenheim P6895 UX-H lost at Heerhugowaard (Kerkweg) (NH) on 02-07-1940 (SGLO ref: T0737)

At the date of 02-07-1940, time: 1155, the aircraft type Bristol Blenheim IV, Serial P6895 UX-H has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: Veenhuizen (Kerkweg) (NH). The unit of crew and plane is: 82 Sqdn. First flyer rank: Squadron Leader, name: H.F. Chester. The plane belonged to the Allied forces. The plane was shot down by fighters of I/JG 54 

Crew: Thanks to the SGLO and A.Klomp

ime Cause of the Crash Crash Location Damage Province 1155 Shot down by fighters of I/JG 54 Crashed Veenhuizen (Kerkweg) near Heerhugowaard Noordholland Source Mag / Page Additional sources Chorley W.R., Bomber Command Losses 1939-1940 84 "Fliegerhorst Schiphol I" p.176 for location and time: "Blenheim Strike" p.248 for T/O t and location

Function Mil Rank Ini Name Hon Mil reg Air Force Cemetery Grave Remark Pilot S/L. H.F. Chester 28214 RAF Veenhuizen 12-64 Observer Sgt. H. Histon 510387 RAF Veenhuizen 12-62 Wo ag Sgt. R.J. McAllister 627936 RAF Veenhuizen 12-63

Photos Gerrit Zijlstra

Thanks to A. Klomp for the correct location