N1421   Armstrong Whitley

This page is dedicated to Leading Aircraftsman John Ellwood of N1421, an Armstrong Whitley shot down near Brennenga, Sylling, Norway on the 30. April 1940 during an attack on Furnebo.

It specifically depicts the memorial to John who was hit by flak and died before the crash.

Other members of the crew bailed out, survived and were captured to become POW:

• Flying Officer Kenneth H P Murphy
• Observer Sergeant Cyril Warner
• Navigator Sergeant John F Graham
• Wireless Operator Corporal Daniel Magee

Photos kindly provided by Bent Lønrusten

Some parts of the aircraft are still visble

Bent, his family and the beautiful coutryside near the site