Hurricane R4217 at Douthwaite Head, Dockray.

On 20th July 1942 the pilot of this aircraft was undertaking a local flying exercise but flew into cloud. Believing himself to be over the Solway Firth he decended through the cloud while returning to base of Annan. As the aircraft was much further south and over higher ground the aircraft flew into the ground in the region of Douthwaite Head, near Dockray at 16.45hrs. The pilot was lucky and survived. The general area of Douthwaite Head is a massive area to try and search for the remains of a Hurricane aircraft that was probably pretty much intact after the crash and recovered. Nothing more is known about the pilot.

Pilot - Sgt Arthur Wise RAF (1434200).

This aircraft had earlier served with 303 Squadron and later 56 OTU where it received minor damage on 8th July 1941 with Sgt J G Nubley flying it.
The location of where this incident occurred has not yet been found. If you can assist please contact me HERE. Thank you.

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