On 6th March 1945, Avro Anson LV153 crashed in the Sperrin Mountains, Co. Tyrone. At WartimeNI, we remember those who died on this date throughout the war.
Avro Anson LV153 crash in the Sperrin Mountains, Co. Tyrone
On 6th March 1945, Avro Anson LV153 crashed at Mullaclogha Mountain in the Sperrin Mountains, Co. Tyrone killing 4 of the 5 crew members from the RAF.
Remembering the Fallen
Robert Hugh Gillian
Flight Sergeant | 37399
Robert Hugh Gillian died on 6th March 1943 as Avro Anson LV153 crashed in the Sperrin Mountains, Co. Tyrone. The Australian navigator was 27 years old.
Hubert Stanley Sheals
Flying Officer | 61116
Flying Officer Hubert Stanley Sheals died on 6th March 1942 during an ambush in Java, Indonesia after he had evacuated following the fall of Singapore.