Grostenquin, France

Comments by Larry Milberry

During the first days at Grostenquin there was no flying to speak of, as heavy rains added to the mess there. The Red Indians (421) quickly flew off to North Luffenham for a gunsight modification program to their Swords, and while there the Squadron had its first overseas Category A. F/O Buzik suffered an electrical failure in flight and had to make a forced landing at the USAF base at Sculthorpe. As his Sabre barrelled along the turf it apparently broke up a card game and sent airmen scrambling for their lives. Nobody was hurt, but AX-350 was a write-off.

Extracts from 2 Wing Historical Reports

6 Nov 52

This was a disasterous day and the following crash was recorded. F/O Buzik had a flame out and crash landed at Sculthorpe in England.