CDP
10-10-2009, 13:45
Miles Master III, W8474: Warhill, Mottram
Memorial to Jozef Gawkowski, Polish Air Force who lost his life whilst flying Magister III, W8474 on 19 July 1942. They belonged to 16 (Polish) SFTS, Newton.
Although briefed to fly locally he was seen circling the general Glossop and Mottram areas. The aircraft was seen to rear up and stall, spinning out of control.
The memorial was dedicated in March 2006.
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm29/222sqn/DSC_7165.jpg
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm29/222sqn/DSC_7157.jpg
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm29/222sqn/DSC_7156.jpg
Chris
Memorial to Jozef Gawkowski, Polish Air Force who lost his life whilst flying Magister III, W8474 on 19 July 1942. They belonged to 16 (Polish) SFTS, Newton.
Although briefed to fly locally he was seen circling the general Glossop and Mottram areas. The aircraft was seen to rear up and stall, spinning out of control.
The memorial was dedicated in March 2006.
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm29/222sqn/DSC_7165.jpg
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm29/222sqn/DSC_7157.jpg
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm29/222sqn/DSC_7156.jpg
Chris