Date

Location

Force

Aircraft

From-To

Crew

16-05-1941 

São Pedro de Moel

RAF   15OTU/OADF

Vickers Wellington IC    T2572

GB → Gibraltar

Sgt           S. F. Mcmanus        Austrália

Sgt           D.O. Goldfinch       GB

Sgt           D.R. Mallet             GB

Sgt           C.Y. Marschal         GB

P/O          C. F. Hart               Canada

Sgt            J. Nolan                GB

A problem in the starboard engine forced the crew to land in Portugal. The aircraft was carrying mail that was latter returned to the British authorities. Before this flight the aircraft and the crew belonged to the 15 OTU (Operatonal Training Unit) and were detached to overseas duty.

Resources:
*  “Aviões da Cruz de Cristo” – Mário Canongia Lopes
* Arquivos Ministério dos Negócios Estrangeiros Portugal
* Australian National Archives – personal file S. F. Macmanus