Duncan Henry Barrett
Events in life 1. Immigration, 19 May 1939, Durban, South Africa to Southampton, England. 2. Census, 29 Sep 1939, 17 Handel Street, St Pancras, London, England. Duncan had a relationship with Marian Marshall. Noted events in relationship 1. Engagement, 1941, England. |
Duncan's Last Mission and Final Resting Place | ||
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Shortly before the outbreak of the Second World War, Duncan
went to England to fulfill his dream to become a pilot in
the RAF. He became a Sergeant Pilot in the 49th Squadron,
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Tragically on 29 August 1941, on his 11th mission, Duncan's plane was shot down, during a raid over Holland and plummeted into the shallow water near Ameland, killing the entire crew. The islanders rowed out to the wreck and brought the bodies back for burial. The initial grave for the crew is shown on the left. The bodies were re-interred after the war to new graves, by the War Graves Commission, and Duncan's permanent gravestone is shown on the right. For details of Duncan's last mission visit: Barrett DH, and, For details of the pilot BM Fournier including more details of the incident visit: Fournier_BM. I have transcribed another version from The Aviation Safety Network in Duncan Barrett Final Flight |
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| (Images with Permission and Courtesy of 49 Squadron Association ) |
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