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de Havilland Mosquito DZ739
Hunsdon, Ware, East Hertfordshire
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The Memorial
Type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
Inscription
On the Afternoon of 31st August 1943 Dh Mosquito Nf MK2 DZ739 of 157 Squadron Based at RAF Hunsdon Crashed Near This Spot During a Short Night Flying Test Prior to Operations That Evening Both Crew Members Lost Their Lives (photo) This Plaque Is Dedicated to Pilot P O B.w. 'barney' Jobling and Navigator P O F.w. 'fred' Weston. Remembered with Pride by Their Sons and Families. 'lest We Forget'
Location
Hunsdon, Ware, East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire
Community Connection
Remembered With Pride by Their Sons And Families.
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Aircraft Type
Mosquito
Serial Number
DZ739
Squadron
157 Squadron
Date of Loss
1943-08-31
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Last updated 2026-04-12
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