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Many thanks for your suggestion.  I will certainly write to the local newspaper.  Their archives may well have a report.

Thanks again.

Hi, I am trying to find out a little more about my father's early days in Australia.  He lived there for seven years during the 1920's.  I have several photographs and bits and pieces.  Amongst my collection is a pin badge which bears the Union Flag encircled with the words "Union Jack Club, Melbourne". 

I realise this must have been some sort of Club for immigrants, but wonder if there is anybody who has more details about this and whether there are any records from the 1920's/30's which would give me more information about this Club.   He returned to the UK in 1932.

Many thanks
Pam

Hi David,  I have now established that it was double engine failure just after take off.  After some other helpful information from replies, I intend to contact Hendon RAF Museum records.   I would like to find out what the aircraft was scheduled for on that fateful day.   I know it's journey was to Berlin, but was it on a bombing raid, or was it reconnaisance.      This extra bit of information would complete my record for the Uncle I never remember meeting, although I was a babe in arms at the time. 

In view of the fact he was so young and that he was a volunteer reserve made it so tragic for the family at that time.  I know this was the case in so many households.

Thanks for your interest.

Many thanks SueK50

This is very much appreciated.   At least I know why the aircraft crashed.   Such a waste of life.  I understand that this particular aircraft was later dropped by Bomber Command as being unreliable. Thanks also for the link.  I will add this to my file.

Thanks again,

Pam