Hurricane P3664
Along with other aircraft of 55 OTU, Sgt. Graham was airborne in Hurricane Mk.1 P3664 from Usworth on Tuesday 10th February 1942 when the weather began to change. A general call was sent out to all aircraft in the area, advising that the weather had suddenly deteriorated and all aircraft were to return. Sgt. Graham had received the message and acknowledged. Unfortunately the aircraft aircraft crashed on Marley Hill.
Air Ministry Form 1180 states that the cause of the accident was down to:
"Flew into high ground in a snow squall.
Weather deteriorated suddenly. Aircraft apparently dived out of low cloud. Failed to see ground in time to pull up.”
Form 765C states that the time of the crash was 1305hrs and:
“the aircraft was damaged beyond repair or was completely
burnt out.”
On 22nd January 2007 a plaque was unveiled and a dedication took place in honour of Sgt. Graham.