1005562 Leading Aircraftman Edward Lowson.
The Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
423 Squadron.
Aged 32.
Son of William Lowson and Edith Ethel née Fisher Lowson, of Hull. They were married in Sculcoates district, Kingston-upon-Hull, in 1899.
His birth was registered in Sculcoates district, Kingston-upon-Hull, in the quarter ended September 1911.
Given the composition of the crew, and their stated occupations, it is likely that he was a Wireless Operator / Air Gunner, possibly operating the radar detection system.
423 Squadron flew Short S.25 Sunderland "Flying Boats" during WW2, operating from RAF Oban, Argyll & Bute, RAF Castle Archdale, Co. Fermanagh, and RAF Pembroke Dock, Wales. Its role was to provide protection to Atlantic convoys, and to hunt German Submarines. It had an early form of radar, which was used to detect submarines on the surface, particularly at night, when recharging their batteries. Patrols often lasted for 14 hours, so it carried additional pilots who could rest between shifts.
W/6013 crashed at Knocklayd Mountain, near Ballycastle, Co. Antrim, on 5 December 1943.
The crew comprised
Philip Michael Herman Thomas
Pilot.
Herbert Douglas Blair
Pilot.
Frank Moss
Pilot.
Randall Hunter
Flight Engineer.
David Cowan Douglas
Wireless Operator Mechanic / Air Gunner
Edward Lowson
Donald Thomas Bromhead
Air Gunner.
Christopher Edward George Wellington
Air Gunner.
George Wilkinson
Air Gunner.
∼LOWSON Edward 100562 Leading Aircraftsman Wireless Operator / Air Gunner, possibly operating the radar detection system. 423 (R.C.A.F.) Squadron. RAF Station Ireland ; 23 Squadron flew Short S.25 Sunderland "Flying Boats" during WW2, operating from RAF Oban, Argyll & Bute, RAF Castle Archdale, Co. Fermanagh, and RAF Pembroke Dock, Wales. Its role was to provide protection to Atlantic convoys, and to hunt German Submarines. It had an early form of radar, which was used to detect submarines on the surface, particularly at night, when recharging their batteries. Patrols often lasted for 14 hours, so it carried additional pilots who could rest between shifts. - Aircraft Sunderland III W6013" In the early morning, Knockalyd Mountain, Co. Antrim. F/O Russell was flying 3+W (W6013) to Wig Bay with a skeleton crew and many passengers. The large flying-boat while on route to the RAF Castle Archdale in marginal weather conditions, after descending too early through cloud. the seaplane hit the slope of Mt Knocklayd located south of Ballycastle. Nine of the 12 crewmen were killed in the crash; Died RAF Station Ireland – Sunderland W6013. 423 Sq. Knockalyd Mountain, Co. Antrim. F/O Russell was flying 3+W (W6013) to Wig Bay with a skeleton crew and many passengers. The large flying-boat had crashed on the top of Knocklayd Mountain after descending too early through cloud. . Nine crew members were killed while three others were injured. At the time of the accident, the mountain was shrouded by clouds and the visibility was poor. Crew (423rd Squadron): S/L Thomas, pilot, F/O Blair, co-pilot 1; According to RAF Command, the accident was caused by a premature descend in marginal weather conditions and low visibility. Aircraft damaged beyond repair ; Location: Knocklayd Mountain, Co. Antrim Deaths LAC. Edward Lowson, RAF - F/Sgt. David Cowan Douglas, RAF - F/Sgt. Donald Thomas Bromhead -A F Sgt. George Wilkinson, RAF- S/Ldr. Philip Michael Hermann Thomas, RAF - Sgt. Christopher George Edward Wellington, RAF - Sgt. Randell Hunter, RAF - F/O Herbert Douglas Blair, RCAF. -F/O. Frank Moss, RAAF. Survivors F/Sgt W. Alexander - F/Lt R.S. Oakes - P/O R.J. Russell WO 11 R.G. Locke F/Sgt W. H. Russell - F/O H. Forrest ; The Captain of the aircraft FO Russell (RCAF) was in hospital, seriously injured in the accident. It was intended to take disciplinary action against him if the Court of Inquiry findings into the accident confirmed; Died 5th December 1943 age 32 years old Ballycastle County Antrin Northern Ireland . Buried Eastern Cemetery Compt. 195. Grave 77 "Always Thoughtful While and Kind what a Beautiful Memory Left Behind" Preston road Hull East Yorkshire ; Born 1911; Son of William Lowson and Edith Ethel née Fisher Lowson, (married in Sculcoates district, Kingston-upon-Hull, in 1899.) of 10 Elstonwick Avenue Durham Street Hull Brother Albert killed D-Day. Brother Ronnie. Brother of Kate Charlie June Jean – Pat Billy Simpson. They were married in Sculcoates district, Kingston-upon-Hull, in 1899. His birth was registered in Sculcoates district, Kingston-upon-Hull, in the quarter ended September 1911.
The Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
423 Squadron.
Aged 32.
Son of William Lowson and Edith Ethel née Fisher Lowson, of Hull. They were married in Sculcoates district, Kingston-upon-Hull, in 1899.
His birth was registered in Sculcoates district, Kingston-upon-Hull, in the quarter ended September 1911.
Given the composition of the crew, and their stated occupations, it is likely that he was a Wireless Operator / Air Gunner, possibly operating the radar detection system.
423 Squadron flew Short S.25 Sunderland "Flying Boats" during WW2, operating from RAF Oban, Argyll & Bute, RAF Castle Archdale, Co. Fermanagh, and RAF Pembroke Dock, Wales. Its role was to provide protection to Atlantic convoys, and to hunt German Submarines. It had an early form of radar, which was used to detect submarines on the surface, particularly at night, when recharging their batteries. Patrols often lasted for 14 hours, so it carried additional pilots who could rest between shifts.
W/6013 crashed at Knocklayd Mountain, near Ballycastle, Co. Antrim, on 5 December 1943.
The crew comprised
Philip Michael Herman Thomas
Pilot.
Herbert Douglas Blair
Pilot.
Frank Moss
Pilot.
Randall Hunter
Flight Engineer.
David Cowan Douglas
Wireless Operator Mechanic / Air Gunner
Edward Lowson
Donald Thomas Bromhead
Air Gunner.
Christopher Edward George Wellington
Air Gunner.
George Wilkinson
Air Gunner.
∼LOWSON Edward 100562 Leading Aircraftsman Wireless Operator / Air Gunner, possibly operating the radar detection system. 423 (R.C.A.F.) Squadron. RAF Station Ireland ; 23 Squadron flew Short S.25 Sunderland "Flying Boats" during WW2, operating from RAF Oban, Argyll & Bute, RAF Castle Archdale, Co. Fermanagh, and RAF Pembroke Dock, Wales. Its role was to provide protection to Atlantic convoys, and to hunt German Submarines. It had an early form of radar, which was used to detect submarines on the surface, particularly at night, when recharging their batteries. Patrols often lasted for 14 hours, so it carried additional pilots who could rest between shifts. - Aircraft Sunderland III W6013" In the early morning, Knockalyd Mountain, Co. Antrim. F/O Russell was flying 3+W (W6013) to Wig Bay with a skeleton crew and many passengers. The large flying-boat while on route to the RAF Castle Archdale in marginal weather conditions, after descending too early through cloud. the seaplane hit the slope of Mt Knocklayd located south of Ballycastle. Nine of the 12 crewmen were killed in the crash; Died RAF Station Ireland – Sunderland W6013. 423 Sq. Knockalyd Mountain, Co. Antrim. F/O Russell was flying 3+W (W6013) to Wig Bay with a skeleton crew and many passengers. The large flying-boat had crashed on the top of Knocklayd Mountain after descending too early through cloud. . Nine crew members were killed while three others were injured. At the time of the accident, the mountain was shrouded by clouds and the visibility was poor. Crew (423rd Squadron): S/L Thomas, pilot, F/O Blair, co-pilot 1; According to RAF Command, the accident was caused by a premature descend in marginal weather conditions and low visibility. Aircraft damaged beyond repair ; Location: Knocklayd Mountain, Co. Antrim Deaths LAC. Edward Lowson, RAF - F/Sgt. David Cowan Douglas, RAF - F/Sgt. Donald Thomas Bromhead -A F Sgt. George Wilkinson, RAF- S/Ldr. Philip Michael Hermann Thomas, RAF - Sgt. Christopher George Edward Wellington, RAF - Sgt. Randell Hunter, RAF - F/O Herbert Douglas Blair, RCAF. -F/O. Frank Moss, RAAF. Survivors F/Sgt W. Alexander - F/Lt R.S. Oakes - P/O R.J. Russell WO 11 R.G. Locke F/Sgt W. H. Russell - F/O H. Forrest ; The Captain of the aircraft FO Russell (RCAF) was in hospital, seriously injured in the accident. It was intended to take disciplinary action against him if the Court of Inquiry findings into the accident confirmed; Died 5th December 1943 age 32 years old Ballycastle County Antrin Northern Ireland . Buried Eastern Cemetery Compt. 195. Grave 77 "Always Thoughtful While and Kind what a Beautiful Memory Left Behind" Preston road Hull East Yorkshire ; Born 1911; Son of William Lowson and Edith Ethel née Fisher Lowson, (married in Sculcoates district, Kingston-upon-Hull, in 1899.) of 10 Elstonwick Avenue Durham Street Hull Brother Albert killed D-Day. Brother Ronnie. Brother of Kate Charlie June Jean – Pat Billy Simpson. They were married in Sculcoates district, Kingston-upon-Hull, in 1899. His birth was registered in Sculcoates district, Kingston-upon-Hull, in the quarter ended September 1911.
1005562 Leading Aircraftman Edward Lowson.
The Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
423 Squadron.
Aged 32.
Son of William Lowson and Edith Ethel née Fisher Lowson, of Hull. They were married in Sculcoates district, Kingston-upon-Hull, in 1899.
His birth was registered in Sculcoates district, Kingston-upon-Hull, in the quarter ended September 1911.
Given the composition of the crew, and their stated occupations, it is likely that he was a Wireless Operator / Air Gunner, possibly operating the radar detection system.
423 Squadron flew Short S.25 Sunderland "Flying Boats" during WW2, operating from RAF Oban, Argyll & Bute, RAF Castle Archdale, Co. Fermanagh, and RAF Pembroke Dock, Wales. Its role was to provide protection to Atlantic convoys, and to hunt German Submarines. It had an early form of radar, which was used to detect submarines on the surface, particularly at night, when recharging their batteries. Patrols often lasted for 14 hours, so it carried additional pilots who could rest between shifts.
W/6013 crashed at Knocklayd Mountain, near Ballycastle, Co. Antrim, on 5 December 1943.
The crew comprised
Philip Michael Herman Thomas
Pilot.
Herbert Douglas Blair
Pilot.
Frank Moss
Pilot.
Randall Hunter
Flight Engineer.
David Cowan Douglas
Wireless Operator Mechanic / Air Gunner
Edward Lowson
Donald Thomas Bromhead
Air Gunner.
Christopher Edward George Wellington
Air Gunner.
George Wilkinson
Air Gunner.
∼LOWSON Edward 100562 Leading Aircraftsman Wireless Operator / Air Gunner, possibly operating the radar detection system. 423 (R.C.A.F.) Squadron. RAF Station Ireland ; 23 Squadron flew Short S.25 Sunderland "Flying Boats" during WW2, operating from RAF Oban, Argyll & Bute, RAF Castle Archdale, Co. Fermanagh, and RAF Pembroke Dock, Wales. Its role was to provide protection to Atlantic convoys, and to hunt German Submarines. It had an early form of radar, which was used to detect submarines on the surface, particularly at night, when recharging their batteries. Patrols often lasted for 14 hours, so it carried additional pilots who could rest between shifts. - Aircraft Sunderland III W6013" In the early morning, Knockalyd Mountain, Co. Antrim. F/O Russell was flying 3+W (W6013) to Wig Bay with a skeleton crew and many passengers. The large flying-boat while on route to the RAF Castle Archdale in marginal weather conditions, after descending too early through cloud. the seaplane hit the slope of Mt Knocklayd located south of Ballycastle. Nine of the 12 crewmen were killed in the crash; Died RAF Station Ireland – Sunderland W6013. 423 Sq. Knockalyd Mountain, Co. Antrim. F/O Russell was flying 3+W (W6013) to Wig Bay with a skeleton crew and many passengers. The large flying-boat had crashed on the top of Knocklayd Mountain after descending too early through cloud. . Nine crew members were killed while three others were injured. At the time of the accident, the mountain was shrouded by clouds and the visibility was poor. Crew (423rd Squadron): S/L Thomas, pilot, F/O Blair, co-pilot 1; According to RAF Command, the accident was caused by a premature descend in marginal weather conditions and low visibility. Aircraft damaged beyond repair ; Location: Knocklayd Mountain, Co. Antrim Deaths LAC. Edward Lowson, RAF - F/Sgt. David Cowan Douglas, RAF - F/Sgt. Donald Thomas Bromhead -A F Sgt. George Wilkinson, RAF- S/Ldr. Philip Michael Hermann Thomas, RAF - Sgt. Christopher George Edward Wellington, RAF - Sgt. Randell Hunter, RAF - F/O Herbert Douglas Blair, RCAF. -F/O. Frank Moss, RAAF. Survivors F/Sgt W. Alexander - F/Lt R.S. Oakes - P/O R.J. Russell WO 11 R.G. Locke F/Sgt W. H. Russell - F/O H. Forrest ; The Captain of the aircraft FO Russell (RCAF) was in hospital, seriously injured in the accident. It was intended to take disciplinary action against him if the Court of Inquiry findings into the accident confirmed; Died 5th December 1943 age 32 years old Ballycastle County Antrin Northern Ireland . Buried Eastern Cemetery Compt. 195. Grave 77 "Always Thoughtful While and Kind what a Beautiful Memory Left Behind" Preston road Hull East Yorkshire ; Born 1911; Son of William Lowson and Edith Ethel née Fisher Lowson, (married in Sculcoates district, Kingston-upon-Hull, in 1899.) of 10 Elstonwick Avenue Durham Street Hull Brother Albert killed D-Day. Brother Ronnie. Brother of Kate Charlie June Jean – Pat Billy Simpson. They were married in Sculcoates district, Kingston-upon-Hull, in 1899. His birth was registered in Sculcoates district, Kingston-upon-Hull, in the quarter ended September 1911.
The Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
423 Squadron.
Aged 32.
Son of William Lowson and Edith Ethel née Fisher Lowson, of Hull. They were married in Sculcoates district, Kingston-upon-Hull, in 1899.
His birth was registered in Sculcoates district, Kingston-upon-Hull, in the quarter ended September 1911.
Given the composition of the crew, and their stated occupations, it is likely that he was a Wireless Operator / Air Gunner, possibly operating the radar detection system.
423 Squadron flew Short S.25 Sunderland "Flying Boats" during WW2, operating from RAF Oban, Argyll & Bute, RAF Castle Archdale, Co. Fermanagh, and RAF Pembroke Dock, Wales. Its role was to provide protection to Atlantic convoys, and to hunt German Submarines. It had an early form of radar, which was used to detect submarines on the surface, particularly at night, when recharging their batteries. Patrols often lasted for 14 hours, so it carried additional pilots who could rest between shifts.
W/6013 crashed at Knocklayd Mountain, near Ballycastle, Co. Antrim, on 5 December 1943.
The crew comprised
Philip Michael Herman Thomas
Pilot.
Herbert Douglas Blair
Pilot.
Frank Moss
Pilot.
Randall Hunter
Flight Engineer.
David Cowan Douglas
Wireless Operator Mechanic / Air Gunner
Edward Lowson
Donald Thomas Bromhead
Air Gunner.
Christopher Edward George Wellington
Air Gunner.
George Wilkinson
Air Gunner.
∼LOWSON Edward 100562 Leading Aircraftsman Wireless Operator / Air Gunner, possibly operating the radar detection system. 423 (R.C.A.F.) Squadron. RAF Station Ireland ; 23 Squadron flew Short S.25 Sunderland "Flying Boats" during WW2, operating from RAF Oban, Argyll & Bute, RAF Castle Archdale, Co. Fermanagh, and RAF Pembroke Dock, Wales. Its role was to provide protection to Atlantic convoys, and to hunt German Submarines. It had an early form of radar, which was used to detect submarines on the surface, particularly at night, when recharging their batteries. Patrols often lasted for 14 hours, so it carried additional pilots who could rest between shifts. - Aircraft Sunderland III W6013" In the early morning, Knockalyd Mountain, Co. Antrim. F/O Russell was flying 3+W (W6013) to Wig Bay with a skeleton crew and many passengers. The large flying-boat while on route to the RAF Castle Archdale in marginal weather conditions, after descending too early through cloud. the seaplane hit the slope of Mt Knocklayd located south of Ballycastle. Nine of the 12 crewmen were killed in the crash; Died RAF Station Ireland – Sunderland W6013. 423 Sq. Knockalyd Mountain, Co. Antrim. F/O Russell was flying 3+W (W6013) to Wig Bay with a skeleton crew and many passengers. The large flying-boat had crashed on the top of Knocklayd Mountain after descending too early through cloud. . Nine crew members were killed while three others were injured. At the time of the accident, the mountain was shrouded by clouds and the visibility was poor. Crew (423rd Squadron): S/L Thomas, pilot, F/O Blair, co-pilot 1; According to RAF Command, the accident was caused by a premature descend in marginal weather conditions and low visibility. Aircraft damaged beyond repair ; Location: Knocklayd Mountain, Co. Antrim Deaths LAC. Edward Lowson, RAF - F/Sgt. David Cowan Douglas, RAF - F/Sgt. Donald Thomas Bromhead -A F Sgt. George Wilkinson, RAF- S/Ldr. Philip Michael Hermann Thomas, RAF - Sgt. Christopher George Edward Wellington, RAF - Sgt. Randell Hunter, RAF - F/O Herbert Douglas Blair, RCAF. -F/O. Frank Moss, RAAF. Survivors F/Sgt W. Alexander - F/Lt R.S. Oakes - P/O R.J. Russell WO 11 R.G. Locke F/Sgt W. H. Russell - F/O H. Forrest ; The Captain of the aircraft FO Russell (RCAF) was in hospital, seriously injured in the accident. It was intended to take disciplinary action against him if the Court of Inquiry findings into the accident confirmed; Died 5th December 1943 age 32 years old Ballycastle County Antrin Northern Ireland . Buried Eastern Cemetery Compt. 195. Grave 77 "Always Thoughtful While and Kind what a Beautiful Memory Left Behind" Preston road Hull East Yorkshire ; Born 1911; Son of William Lowson and Edith Ethel née Fisher Lowson, (married in Sculcoates district, Kingston-upon-Hull, in 1899.) of 10 Elstonwick Avenue Durham Street Hull Brother Albert killed D-Day. Brother Ronnie. Brother of Kate Charlie June Jean – Pat Billy Simpson. They were married in Sculcoates district, Kingston-upon-Hull, in 1899. His birth was registered in Sculcoates district, Kingston-upon-Hull, in the quarter ended September 1911.
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