Letheringsett, the Church 1896

No 489 Squadron flew from RAF Langham

A commemorative brass plaque in the church of St Andrew and St Mary, Langham was erected in memory of these men of 489 Torpedo Bomber Squadron RNZAF (and their comrades in other Coastal Command Squadrons) who were killed in action whilst based at Langham

The No 489 Squadron personnel were:

20 April 1944 – Den Helder

 152293 Fg. Off.  Robert Lawrence WHITE RAFVR
 123025 Fg. Off. Brinley Edward STOURTON RAFVR

14 May 1944 - Patrol Listafjord to Okso Light area, Norway

 NZ415780 Fg. Off. Ivan. Alfred. PETTITT; RNZAF
 151519 Fg. Off.  Charles Harris LOWCOCK RAFVR

19 May 1944 - Anti E-boat patrol

 NZ417145    Plt Off. James Alan Skirrow WRIGHT, RNZAF.
 142554        Fg. Off. William Hugh Iain. CAMERON; RAFVR.
 151384       Fg. Off. Laurie Aubrey WRIGHT RAFVR
 1579216    Flt Sgt Robert MACQUAKER (sic) RAFVR

5 Jun 1944 - Dual pilot day training
 
  89825 Sqn Ldr Stanley William KELLOW, DFC; RAFVR
  NZ414958 Fg. Off. Douglas Launcelot Blackmore CHAPMAN, RNZAF.
  Fg. Off. Sydney FREEMAN RAFVR

14 June 1944 - Holland

 1395012 Flt. Sgt. Thomas Ramsay CLEGG RAFVR

17 Jun 1944 - Anti E-Boat patrol between Gravelines, France, and Hook, the Netherlands

NZ412005 Sqn Ldr Frederick (Derek) Kingsmill MOYNIHAN, DFC, RNZAF
151624 Fg. Off. Cyrus Ralph POLLARD, RAFVR

30 Jul 1944 - Shipping strike off Southern Norway

  NZ413516 Warr. Off William Robert TUCK, RNZAF
  NZ425319 Flt Sgt Francis Magnus LARNACH, RNZAF

8 Aug l944 - Wing attack on convoy off Egersund, Norway

 NZ417058 Fg. Off. Ronald John Wilson HEY, RNZAF
 NZ425977 Flt. Sgt. Gerald Royce CLEMENS, RNZAF
 No 151832 Fg. Off. Frederick Ellis SPINK RAFVR


10 August 1944 – near Kiel

 171580 Fg. Off. Douglas John FRICKER, RAFVR
 141844 Fg. Off. William Robertson WOODCOCK, RAFVR

25 Sep 1944 - Joint anti-shipping strike off Den Helder, Netherlands

NZ421756 Warr. Off.  Mervyn John Lyndon PHELAN, RNZAF


For a limited time, a copy of a history of this Squadron is now available to former 489 Squadron personnel, or their next of kin - Further information is avaiable from davidnzl@xtra.co.nz

1961 & 1962

The years were 61 and 62. I was the son of an American Serviceman stationed at the Air Base. My father chose to send me to the local elementary school. I was a tan kid from Florida starting the 1st grade In England! My parents would laugh as they heard my speech change and I become one of the local kids. My first grade teacher was Mrs. Hunt. I used to play at a place called "The Rec". It was a magical time in my life and the primary education I recieved there was of great advantage to me. I hope to return someday for a visit.

Steven

The Long Family - Hindringham

Although not from Hindringham myself, I am the last of the Long family, who for many generations lived in Hindringham.  My Grandfather Alex, Great Aunt May, and Great Uncle Ezra were just a few of my family, who, no doubt, will still be remembered by some of the Hindringham residents.  Great Aunt May was a difficult lady at times!  Although with much sadness in her life, it is understandable.   I have done much research and I would love to hear from anyone, that knew my family.  Please contact:    Susan, email address :     lakeview31@hotmail.com

My childhood years

Hi everyone, I'd like to say that I spent a great deal of time in Hindringham when I was growing up. I had 2 sets of grandparents who lived there and2 aunts and cousins Alfred and Laura Martins and Eva and Billy Howell, an Aunt Enid, Aunt Milly and many cousins. I rememeber the walks from The Elms to Bale Road in the dark and being scared to death as we lived in a town where it was all lit up. I remember the old shop and the bakery and everyone laughing at my accent as it was more Londoner. I was christened in St Martin's Church and have many relations there. If anyone knows of my family please contact me on: suziewong2022334@aol.com