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errolmartyn · 7 January 2002, 09:46 AM

Hello All,

I've just recently signed on to this site and interested to note discussion re H W Cook project. According to the Aerodrome Aces section (and elsewhere) Cook was KFA here in New Zealand on 25 Mar 1943 whilst flying a P-40.

I've researched and published details of all 4800+ deaths of NZ military airmen, also those of others who so died in NZ - BUT no info re Cook came to light during this work. Would have thought it rather unusual for a 51 year old to by flying a P-40, let alone killing himself in one in NZ.

Can anyone confirm details of his death, exactly where it happened, unit and circumstances?

Regards,
Errol

7 January 2002, 09:46 AM	#20 (permalink)
errolmartyn Two-seater Pilot Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Posts: 117	Hello All, I've just recently signed on to this site and interested to note discussion re H W Cook project. According to the Aerodrome Aces section (and elsewhere) Cook was KFA here in New Zealand on 25 Mar 1943 whilst flying a P-40. I've researched and published details of all 4800+ deaths of NZ military airmen, also those of others who so died in NZ - BUT no info re Cook came to light during this work. Would have thought it rather unusual for a 51 year old to by flying a P-40, let alone killing himself in one in NZ. Can anyone confirm details of his death, exactly where it happened, unit and circumstances? Regards, Errol