24 May 1943 Colin Alexander Nelson RAAF, 23, 5553

[humbleton]

FE? - Sgt Colin Alexander Nelson RAAF (5553), aged 23, of Northcote, Victoria, Australia. Buried Brandesburton Churchyard, Yorkshire.

Colin Nelson was born on 26th March 1920 in Northcote, Victoria, Australia and enlisted into the RAAF in Laverton, Victoria.

On the night of 23rd / 24th May 1943 this aircraft took off from Wigsley airfield at 23.23hrs for a night navigation exercise combined with a fighter affiliation exercise. While flying in the Hull area at 03.08hrs the aircraft broke up in the air and crashed over a wide area around the village of Humbleton. Sadly all eight in the aircraft were killed as a result of this accident.

We are unveiling a plaque dedicated to the memory of these crewmen in our village church on 29 May 2016 and would like to trace any relatives of Colin Nelson and would appreciate any help.

[ScouseBoy]

Contact the Australian Government offices  in London,  they may help, and send a representative.

[humbleton]

Thank you