Blenheim lost at Babberich on 14-04-1940 (SGLO ref: T0015)

At the date of 14-04-1940, time: 1600, the aircraft type Blenheim has been lost. The location of the plane was found at: Babberich. The unit of crew and plane is: 57 Sqdn. First flyer rank: Flying Officer, name: H.G. Graham Hogg. The plane belonged to the Allied forces.

Their mission: https://www.history.fredvogels.com/the-history/air-force-operations/airplanes-allies-and-axis-lost/blenheim/RAF10851.html

A photo reconnaissance  between Münster-Hamm-Bielefeld. Near the Dutch border they were attacked by 4 ME-109's of 3./JG20. Shot down by Oblt. A. Lignitz. all crewmembers were killed.

Time Cause of the Crash Crash Location Damage Province 1600 Shot down by Oblt. A. Lignitz of 3./JG 20 Crashed near Babberich, 15 km se of Arnhem   Gelderland Source Mag / Page Additional sources Chorley W.R., Bomber Command Losses 1939-1940 39 "Blenheim Strike" p.239 for JG 20; Archive H. Welting; Excavated May 1973

Function Mil Rank Ini Name Hon Mil reg Air Force Cemetery Grave Remark Pilot F/O. H.G. Graham Hogg   39516 RAF Arnhem 1   Observer Sgt. J.R. Proctor   515376 RAF Arnhem 1   Wo ag Aircm 1 J. Suttleworth   626490 RAF Arnhem 1

Photo: G.Zijlstra