discuss document export feedback print share Report a story Record Ivan James Urlich Contributor Charles Relationship Researcher Date Posted 3 March 2018 Note In addition to my earlier contribution I can add this from http://aircrewremembered.com/databasesmaster.html :AE780 EG-S F/O. Stuart McGowan - After crossing the Dutch coast they sustained attacks from several enemy fighters and theVentura was set on fire. Air gunner F/Sgt. I.F. Urlich, wounded in the right leg and left foot, was dragged from his turret by the pilotand navigator who then put on his parachute and pushed him out of the aircraft. Moments later the aircraft exploded.The Ventura crashed at Van Bossestraat in the NW Suburbs of Amsterdam. The other three crew members were killed and were buriedat Amsterdam New Eastern Cemetery. F/Sgt. I.F.Urlich was taken prisoner of war.In a post war interview F/Sgt. Urlich stated that, "I remember noticing that we were practically over Amsterdam, and that only Squadron Leader Trent's aircraft was with us. As I was watching it, a burs Your reason for reporting this contribution Please enter your reason Your name Please enter your name Your email address Please enter your email address Please enter a valid email address Please verify that you are not a robot Cancel