Exactly what happened or what was the cause will never be known, but it seems probable that something serious, which, Harry realised, might cause a fire, occurred while he was fairly high over Burnt Oak, Hendon; and it was evident that he proceeded to land, but was unable to do so before the machine took fire. As the aeroplane struck the ground the petrol tank exploded. That Harry died instantaneously there is no doubt, for his body, terribly fractured, was found some 200 yards away.
HARRY GEORGE HAWKER.
AGED 31.
DIED, JULY 12, 1921.
I have said enough: but let the tributes which more learned judges have paid to the father of my Pamela and Mary be widely known.
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