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The Death of Leslie Howard – Shot Down Over the Bay of Biscay on 1 June 1943

On 1 June 1943, the plane carrying the English actor, Leslie Howard, was shot down by the Luftwaffe over the Bay of Biscay.

To commemorate the day, here is a newspaper story – published just two days after the event – that reports on this very sad loss.

Historical rumour has it that the Nazis thought the plane was actually carrying Winston Churchill.

Aberdeen Journal – Thursday 03 June 1943

Image © D.C.Thomson & Co. Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

Aberdeen Journal – Thursday 03 June 1943

Image © D.C.Thomson & Co. Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.

Ginevra Di Verduno
June 12, 2013 at 7:28 am - Reply

Thanks for remembering an actor of rare quality and a man of intellectual stature
- The British Newspaper Archive
  June 12, 2013 at 8:18 am - Reply
  
  Glad you liked it, Ginerva. Yes, Leslie Howard carried out a lot of good deeds in his life – so he’s definitely one to be fondly remembered. Regards, Grant.
R.I.P.
September 3, 2013 at 9:37 pm - Reply

R.I.P.