Friends of MF509
MF509, a Wellington MK10 took off on Nov.20th 1944 for a training exercise. The plane experienced engine troubles and as they descended over the mountains of the Brecon Beacons their aircraft flew into the south west slope of Carreg Goch. Six RCAF crewmembers perished. A memorial was erected by the Welsh people and has since assumed a place of honour within the Brecon Beacons.
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Sunday, November 20, 2016
MF509 on McGill University Website
In addition to the material on the McGill Remembers website, you can find additional material on the McGill University archives pages which detail the Bill Allison story as well as the 2006 commemoration at the University. As well, the Bill Allison file maintained by McGill during WW2 can be seen in the War Records segment of the site.
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
New Website Features MF-509
The McGill University Archives has launced a new website to incorporate the McGill Remembers project started in April 2005. The new website features the story of Bill Allison and MF509.
Remembrance Day 2006 and MF509
On both sides of the Atlantic the crew of MF509 were remembered on November 11th. At the crash site in Wales a ceremony was held at 11am. In Canada the crew's story was displayed by McGill University (see below) and the story was featured in a talk given by Chris Milligan and Wes Cross to the Quebec Family History Society in Lachine on the same day. The photo shows part of the ceremony at Carreg Goch and was suppied by Arvel Michael.
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
McGill University Honours MF509
As part of the 2006 Remembrance activities on the campus of McGill University, a display honouring the memories will be available to the public documenting the story of MF509. A display window on one of Montreal's main streets will provide images and material for approximately one month.
MF509 Dusablon Family Contacted
In October Caroline Davies received an email from the Dusablon family who live in Montreal. Wes Cross visited with the sister of Gerald Dusablon, Helene Duval and provided her with all of the background information. Helene has some photos of her brother, who was the tail gunner in MF509, and those will available here soon. Helene expressed her appreciation to all of the paeople who have gathered the information and images relating to MF509.
Monday, May 15, 2006
Climb to MF509 Completed
The climb to the MF509 Memorial took place on May 6, 2006 in good weather conditions, and excellent company. The hike culminated in a discussion of the crew lost in November 1944 at that spot, and the leaving of articles on behalf of the Villeneuve and Allison families. Prayers were read, and many photos were taken. Upon returning to the base of the valley, a dinner was held at the Abercrave Inn in Abercraf.