Here are two of the early reports from people who participated in the rescue, although reports were written years after the events.
You can also find an early report from Mr. Haga, who relies heavily on Harvey Firestone's story, but with added detail that does not come from any of the sources he relies on. Mr. Haga did have the advantage of interviewing some of those who participated in the rescue of the crew, and provides some valuable insights into what was going on away from the crew, including the preparation being made for the various stages of their return to the UK. These details were not known to the crew at the time, and likely not known to anyone other than those directly involved.
You can also find an early report from Mr. Haga, who relies heavily on Harvey Firestone's story, but with added detail that does not come from any of the sources he relies on. Mr. Haga did have the advantage of interviewing some of those who participated in the rescue of the crew, and provides some valuable insights into what was going on away from the crew, including the preparation being made for the various stages of their return to the UK. These details were not known to the crew at the time, and likely not known to anyone other than those directly involved.
In 1971, Einar Evensen was asked by the Ministry of Veteran's Affairs to give a report of the rescue.
In collaboration with Ingeborg Bjørnen and Halvor Ovredal, Einar told the story of the rescue from the perspective of those on the ground, charged with the responsibility of moving the six sacks of potatoes and keeping them safe.
Here is his story:
In collaboration with Ingeborg Bjørnen and Halvor Ovredal, Einar told the story of the rescue from the perspective of those on the ground, charged with the responsibility of moving the six sacks of potatoes and keeping them safe.
Here is his story:
Ministry of Veterans Affairs
London
Dear Sirs:
According to request by Miss Jackson, Ministry of Veterans Affairs, through Mr. Jakob Hjelle, Os, I have been asked to give a surveyable report on the events that took place when a Wellington bomber from the airfield at Wick in Northern Scotland crash-landed on the 26th of September 1944 at Haugland, Os in Norway, with six Canadian airmen onboard .
Although a long time has passed since these happenings took place, I will make the survey as accurate as possible, based on recorded facts, reconstruction by memory and with good assistance from those persons who participated in the task.
If, against supposition, I may have omitted names, quoted wrong dates or the like, I must ask you to accept my apologies.
Dear Sirs:
According to request by Miss Jackson, Ministry of Veterans Affairs, through Mr. Jakob Hjelle, Os, I have been asked to give a surveyable report on the events that took place when a Wellington bomber from the airfield at Wick in Northern Scotland crash-landed on the 26th of September 1944 at Haugland, Os in Norway, with six Canadian airmen onboard .
Although a long time has passed since these happenings took place, I will make the survey as accurate as possible, based on recorded facts, reconstruction by memory and with good assistance from those persons who participated in the task.
If, against supposition, I may have omitted names, quoted wrong dates or the like, I must ask you to accept my apologies.
