On the 3rd of December 1943 the crew of this aircraft were undertaking an early morning weather reconnaissance flight when the aircraft went missing. Two weeks later it was found crashed and burnt out on West Bolton Moor, north of Askrigg, the two airmen had been killed in the impact. It would be the Units only fatal loss during the War.

Pilot - F/Sgt John A C Kemmett 1314338 RAFVR, aged 20, of Gloucester. Buried Coney Hill Cemetery, Gloucester (Sec E, Grave 183).

? - LAC Arthur T Barnson R/91572 RCAF, aged 21, of Selkirk. Manitoba, Canada. Buried Harrow Cemetery (Sec 13, Row 2091).

I visited the site in September 2006, scattered remains are still to be found including part of a fuel tank

The aircrafts pedals were at the site until the mid 1980s until they were recovered, they contained the distinctive makers "P&P" logo (Photo Mr N. Roberts).