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The Memorial - Taken by Ruth Mansergh 22 Sep 2023
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Overall View - Taken by Ruth Mansergh 21 Mar 2024
Reference WMO/297099
Edit memorial name, location & address- Unknown Unknown
- Second World War (1939-1945)
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Acting Squadron Leader Ian Willoughby Bazalgette V.C. D.F.C./R.A.F.V.R. 635 Squadron/On 4th August 1944, Squadron-Leader Bazalgette was 'master-bomber' of a Pathfinder squadron/detailed to mark an important target at Trossy St. Maximinn for the main bomber force.// When nearing the target his Lancaster came under heavy anti-aircraft fire. Both starboard engines/were put out of action and serious fires broke out in the fuselage and the starboard main-plane.// The bomb aimer was badly wounded. As the deputy 'master-bomber' had already been shut down,/the success of the attack depended on Squadron-Leader Bazalgette and this he knew.// Despite the appalling conditions in his burning aircraft, he pressed on gallantly to the target,/marking and bombing it accurately. That the attack was successful was due to his magnificent/effort.// After the bombs had been dropped the Lancaster dived, practically out of control. By expert/airmanship and great exertion Squadron-Leader Bazalgette regained control. But the port inner/engine then failed and the whole of the starboard main-plane became a mass of flames. Squadron-/Leader Bazalgette fought bravely to bring his aircraft and crew to safety.// The mid-upper gunner was overcome by fumes. Squadron-Leader Bazalgette then ordered those/of his crew who were able to leave by parachute to do so. He remained at the controls and/attempted the almost hopeless task of landing the crippled and blazing aircraft in a last effort to/save the wounded bomb aimer and helpless air-gunner.// With superb skill, and taking great care to avoid a small French village nearby, be brought the/aircraft down safely. Unfortunately, it then exploded and this gallant officer and his two comrades/perished,// His heroic sacrifice marked the climax of a long career of operations against the enemy. He always/chose the most dangerous and exciting roles. His courage and devotion to duty were beyond/praise.// 4th August 1944- Senantes, northwest of Beauvais, France.
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