This section of the archive is dedicated exclusively to the investigation and documentation of the aviation accident that occurred in Ermida on March 6, 1944. The tragic incident resulted in the loss of three crew members aboard the Lockheed Hudson FK791. The aircraft was on a routine flight between Portreath, United Kingdom, and Lajes Air Base in the Azores, with a planned stopover in Gibraltar.
Acknowledgements
To João António Petronilho, for preserving these objects with such special care over so many years.
To Mrs Maria de Lourdes, in gratitude for the public testimony she provided.
Ao senhor Fernando Cruz, pelo depoimento público prestado.
To Mr Alier, for his testimony and his willingness to accompany us to the site of the accident.
To Mr Eduardo Maduro, for the gift of the item that once belonged to the crashed aircraft.
To Mr Artur Fresco, for his remarks on the occasion of the unveiling of the monument dedicated to the crew.
To Mrs Mafalda Caetano, in appreciation of her assistance, the documents she provided, and the recording of her grandmother’s testimony.
Master Forester José Mendes d'Oliveira
Master Forester José Mendes d'Oliveira
Medal awarded for services rendered.
Senior postman, Manuel Miranda Rolo
Senior postman, Manuel Miranda Rolo
Public Service Diploma
Accident witnesses who travelled to the scene.
Maria de Lourdes, daughter of Manuel de Miranda Rolo.
Fernando Cruz
