Appeal for details about RAF hero

By Chester Chronicle on Mar 7, 08 07:48 PM in Country areas

A RESEARCHER is looking for information on an airman from Heswall who died in the Second World War.
Mike Kleinlugtebeld, of Zwolle, in the east of the Netherlands, is researching the air battles over his county, Overijssel, during the Second World War.

He said: "Of each airplane that crashed I try to find information as much as possible.
"With the information I try to make a story which will help to remember the men who gave their lives in my country during the Second World War.

"On the night of April 3, 1943 a Halifax bomber of 419 (RCAF) squadron crashed in a town named Olst, some fifteen kilometres from my hometown, killing all seven crew members. They were buried in Olst.
"I have no information about this crew. I am trying to found out more about these men, which will help to give them the recognition and honour they deserve and make sure they will never be forgotten.
"One of the crew members was Flying Officer Peter Delamere Boyd, a navigator. According to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission he came from Heswall, Cheshire.

"I was hoping if it is possible that you print my appeal in your newspaper. Hopefully it will bring up some information and photos of F/O Peter Delamere Boyd."

Mr Kleinlugtebeld says the Halifax II DT617 VR-G was part of 419 Squadron and taking part in Operation Essen. It was shot down by a nightfighter from III / NJG 1. This was Hptm Herbert Lütje. The Halifax crashed at 11.50pm at Olst.

The other crew members were Sgt S N Hall RCAF, P/O G W Lawry RCAF, Sgt J B Langley, Sgt L H Ransom, P/O H T Macdonald, Sgt B W Agar RCAF and T/o 1952 Middleton St.George.
If you have any information on Flying Officer Peter Delamere Boyd contact Mike at kleinlugtebeld@home.nl

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