Lockheed Hudson T9328 crash at Slieveanee Mountain, Co. Antrim

On 16th October 1940, Lockheed Hudson T9328 crashed at Slieveanee Mountain in the townland of Cargan, Co. Antrim killing all those on board.

On 16th October 1940, Lockheed Hudson T9328 crashed at Slieveanee Mountain, Cargan, Co. Antrim. Over the years, local aviation groups have removed much of the wreckage.

At the time, the British plane was with R.A.F. 224 Squadron, based nearby at R.A.F. Aldergrove, Co. Antrim. All 5 crew members died at the scene as a result of the incident.

Last Name First Name(s) Rank Role Info
Davies Ronald John Pilot Officer Pilot 42593. Aged 24 years old. From Dorsetshire.
Nayler Alfred Ballantyne Sergeant Wireless Operator / Air Gunner 553802. From Nottinghamshire.
Scott Francis Colin Flight Lieutenant 34055. Aged 27 years old.
Thomas Arthur Frederick Sergeant Flight Rigger / Air Gunner 521431. Aged 24 years old. From Derbyshire.
Tisdall Anthony Beresford Flying Officer 74693. Aged 21 years old. From Hendon, Middlesex.

The graves of Flight Lieutenant Francis Colin Scott, Pilot Officer Ronald John Davies, and Flying Officer Anthony Beresford Tisdall are in St. Catherine’s Church of Ireland, Killead, Co. Antrim. In 2015, members of Glenravel Historical Society unveiled a memorial plaque at the crash site to mark the 75th anniversary.

Ronald John Davies

Pilot Officer | 42593

Pilot Officer Ronald John Davies died on 16th October when Lockheed Hudson T9328 of R.A.F. 224 Squadron came down on Slieveanee Mountain.

Francis Colin Scott

Flight Lieutenant | 34055

Flight Lieutenant Francis Colin Scott died on 16th October when Lockheed Hudson T9328 of R.A.F. 224 Squadron came down on Slieveanee Mountain.

Anthony Beresford Tisdall

Flying Officer | 74693

Flying Officer Anthony Beresford Tisdall died on 16th October when Lockheed Hudson T9328 of R.A.F. 224 Squadron came down on Slieveanee Mountain.