Date                Time   Location         Damage

06/11/1942    19.28  Bowers           A British Wellington Bomber No. BJ894 believed to

Gifford            belong to “P” Squadron, crashed on the marshes near South Staine Farm, caught fire and was completely destroyed.  The crew of 6 were killed.  Wireless Air Gunner (No. R.55836) J.S.C. Crottan.  Sergt. (No C.A.N.R. 66697) J.Tritt, Sergt Pilot (No R.105801) A. Ash, Sergt (No. R.96120) J. Laplamme, Officer (No. J. 11807) W.G. Lautue, Sergt. (No. 79238) J.A. Patry all of whom belonged to the 425th R.C.A. Squadron.  RAF were informed and an RAF guard mounted.  All official documents and personal effects taken possession of by RAF Intelligence Officer from Rochford Aerodrome.  There were no civilian casualties or damage to property.

07/11/1942    5.35    Billericay        A Meteorgraph Instrument with Parachute and

Balloon attached came down in a field adjoining “Western Lodge” Harty Corner and found by Mrs E Horton of “Western Lodge”.  Instruments and attachments being forwarded to HQ.

23/11/1942    Found  Laindon       A suspected U.X.A.A. Shell found on waste ground

60 yards S.W. of bungalow known as “St Elmo”, Rayleigh Drive, Laindon.  Date and time of falling unknown.  Report Centre informed.  (Disposed of BDS 19.12.42).