HP Halifax JD405

[Onager]

Hello, I am new to this forum and was wondering if someone might be able to assist with my enquiry. My great uncle, F/O Lewis Clifford was lost with crew during an operation over Munich on Sept 6/7,1943, while stationed with 77 Sqdn . The plane was Halifax JD-405. I am looking for any information/photos related to the airplane, providing it may be available to someone out there?

 

[fubar57]

You've been here?..Accident Handley Page Halifax Mk II JD405, 07 Sep 1943
Allied Losses and Incidents: All Commands

 

[Onager]

I had not seen that site previously, thanks for that. Were there different 'types' of Mk. II Halifax bombers? I am afraid I am not very savvy with their identification. I am hoping to construct a model of the plane and hoping to be as accurate to its details as possible.

 

[fubar57]

A few variants of the Mk.II but stick with the checked ones. We just need to find serial numbers for when the changes occurred

 

[Onager]

I am very grateful for your assistance. I do have serial numbers, for the motors I believe, that come from his war record file. Is that what you were referring to?

 

[Onager]

This is the caption from the date of the plane going missing, providing this is what you were needing.

 

[fubar57]

For the aircraft. English Electric made Uncle's Halifax, second to last batch

 

[fubar57]

Cross posted. So the aircraft was a Mk.II Series (Semi 1A), the last on the above list. Not sure what semi means

 

[Onager]

Thanks kindly fubar57.

 

[fubar57]

Not sure what scale you are building....

https://www.scalemates.com/products/img/4/8/3/178483-82-instructions.pdf​

 

[Onager]

This was all great information, thanks so much.