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philip hall-smith raf 1919

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Philippa

Philippa Report 30 Jul 2009 08:13

Hi, Philip died in a plane crash on 1st aug 1919 in Scotland. I wonder if anybody knows where i can get information on plane crash.I know Philip is buried at Leuchars Cemetery.Regards Philippa

Jenny

Jenny Report 30 Jul 2009 08:37

Some links that may be of help:
http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1919/1919%20-%201083.html

http://www.maserati-alfieri.co.uk/alfieri06fffff.htm - more about his wife

Other than this maybe newspaper archives, I believe the Times has archives online now.

Jenny

Philippa

Philippa Report 30 Jul 2009 08:42

Thanks Jenny

Alan

Alan Report 30 Jul 2009 08:43

Philippa,
If you go to "Google" search engine and type in 'philip hall-smith r.a.f.'
the are a couple of items that come up. Think you will like this one ?

Maserati Enthusiasts' PageHer second husband, a Canadian, Philip Hall-Smith, was killed in 1919, in a flying accident while serving with the RAF. ...
www.maserati-alfieri.co.uk/alfieri06fffff.htm - Cached - Similar

Alan

Alan Report 30 Jul 2009 08:45

Sorry, Jenny was up before me this morning !

Philippa

Philippa Report 30 Jul 2009 08:53

Thanks Alan