Sunderland accident 3rd December 1941
Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 6:29 pm
Hello
I am researching an incident which happened after a crash of a RAF Sunderland flying boat of the coast of Doonbeg on the night of 3rd December 1941.
Two persons survived from a total crew of eleven and were helped a shore by local men
I have read that one survivors came ashore alone and knocked the window of the Shanahan family.
Then I presume he alerted locals to the incident The Stack family were involved some how but the fog of time has distorted the facts somewhat.
I am interested in knowing
Who came ashore first and how they were helped. A family member Michael Stack was later awarded a certificate by the Humane Society for his help in the rescue of a drowning airman
Little is known of what happened between the Shanahan and Stack family rescue of the drowning airman
Family have advised that one of the crew was given first aid at the family Stack house and the bodies of the remainder of the crew were gathered in the court yard.
Does anybody have any information relating to the incident Are there any photographs of the incident ? local paper report?
I Look forward to hearing from any persons who can throw light on the event
Regards
Stefan
I am researching an incident which happened after a crash of a RAF Sunderland flying boat of the coast of Doonbeg on the night of 3rd December 1941.
Two persons survived from a total crew of eleven and were helped a shore by local men
I have read that one survivors came ashore alone and knocked the window of the Shanahan family.
Then I presume he alerted locals to the incident The Stack family were involved some how but the fog of time has distorted the facts somewhat.
I am interested in knowing
Who came ashore first and how they were helped. A family member Michael Stack was later awarded a certificate by the Humane Society for his help in the rescue of a drowning airman
Little is known of what happened between the Shanahan and Stack family rescue of the drowning airman
Family have advised that one of the crew was given first aid at the family Stack house and the bodies of the remainder of the crew were gathered in the court yard.
Does anybody have any information relating to the incident Are there any photographs of the incident ? local paper report?
I Look forward to hearing from any persons who can throw light on the event
Regards
Stefan