The following three was flying in a Grumman Avenger KE441 of 703 Squadron, Lee-on-Solent) when it crashed into Divis Mountain overlooking Belfast 03 November 1948. They all died at the scene
GLADSTONE Elizabeth Olwen. Wren Meteorological, 69333 Royal Navy on HMS Gannet. Born 14 May 1929, died aged 19 years.
Lieutenant (A) William Valentine HOLLIDGE born 14 August 1924 and died age 24
Lieutenant (A) William David VINE Born 03 March 1924 and died age 24 years Lieutenant Hollidge and Vine were stationed on HMS Daedalus
Wren Olwen and Lieutenant Vine are at rest in St Canice, Faughanvale nr Eglinton, County Londonderry Northern Ireland
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