Crail is a historic fishing village in the pretty East Neuk of Fife.
| Name | Occupation | Posted from | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sergeant William Henderson | Farm worker |
Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
| Private James Dewar | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 | |
| Private Charles Henderson | Farm worker |
Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
| Private John Jackson | Mechanic |
Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
| Private Thomas Richardson | Mechanic |
Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
Very little remains of the OB as it is a coastal location. The OB was located between Caiplie Caves and Caiplie Farm.
These are shallow caves and eroded sandstone arches along the 25 foot raised beach. One of the caves was the hermit's cell of St. Adrian who was killed by marauding Danes on the Isle of May in 875. In his cave, Chapel Cave, many ancient crosses have been carved in the walls and there is also a holy water stoup. From certain angles the arches assume grotesque faces.
Crail Patrol
Targets would have included main roads, crossroads and rail lines and other opportunist targets along with assisting other nearby Patrols.
Nearby Royal Naval Air Station, HMS Jackdaw would have been a target. Tom Richardson and John Jackson worked there.
The Patrol would have trained at Melville House, training at weekends and some night time or 24 hour schemes. There was also training at a local rifle range.
TNA ref WO 199/3388
Correspondence with former Patrol members’ families
DOB Site Reference S0003082 from Roy McIntosh 1996
Hancock data held at B.R.A
David Blair