Fuel Truck Accident – 21 June 1954
Extract from the Station Historical Record
21 June 1954 - A fuel truck loaded with JP-4 fuel caught fire in the town of Faulquemont and caused a major conflagration insofar as damage to public property is concerned. No buildings were destroyed but extensive damage caused by the fire control action. The vehicle was completely demolished by the fire.
22 June 1954 - Members of Air Division Board of Inquiry being conducted into the fire which occurred at Faulquemont on 21 Jun assembled and proceeded to gather evidence. This Board includes F/L J reeves, President, F/O AE Graham, Air Division and F/O A Parrott, 2 (F) Wing as members and F/L J Simpson, Air Division as advisory member.
(P>22 June 1954 - Members of Air Division Board of Inquiry being conducted into the fire which occurred at Faulquemont on 21 June assembled and proceeded to gather evidence. This Board includes F/L J Reeves, President, F/O AE Graham, Air Division and F/O A Parrott, 2 (F) Wing as members and F/L J Simpson, Air Division as advisory member.25 June 1954 - CO paid a visit to Mayor Nagel of Faulquemont and discussed problems involved.