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[email protected] www.canberra.kwikkopy.com.au Compilation Alan Storr 2006 The information appearing in this compilation is derived from the collections of the Australian War Memorial and the National Archives of Australia.
Author : Alan Storr Alan was born in Melbourne Australia in 1921. He joined the RAAF in October 1941 and served in the Pacific theatre of war. He was an Observer and did a tour of operations with No 7 Squadron RAAF (Beauforts), and later was Flight Navigation Officer of No 201 Flight RAAF (Liberators). He was discharged Flight Lieutenant in February 1946. He has spent most of his Public Service working life in Canberra – first arriving in the National Capital in 1938. He held senior positions in the Department of Air (First Assistant Secretary) and the Department of Defence (Senior Assistant Secretary), and retired from the public service in 1975. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree (Melbourne University) and was a graduate of the Australian Staff College, ‘Manyung’, Mt Eliza, Victoria. He has been a volunteer at the Australian War Memorial for 21 years doing research into aircraft relics held at the AWM, and more recently research work into RAAF World War 2 fatalities. He has written and published eight books on RAAF fatalities in the eight RAAF Squadrons serving in RAF Bomber Command in WW2. He is a member of Canberra Legacy. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Author acknowledges and thanks Kerrie Leech, currently Curator, Private Records, at the Australian War Memorial, for the great contribution she has made ensuring compatibility between my laptop and an AWM computer, so that research material on my laptop can be downloaded, and for her expertise in solving any computer problem that has arisen during the project. Without her contribution, the project would not have got off the ground.
Alan Storr. A WW2 photo of the Author
REFERENCE SOURCES : Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour Print Outs. AWM 237 (65) RAAF WW2 Fatalities by Squadrons AWM 237 (63) Airmen and (64) Officers : Register of Deaths and Burials of RAAF Personnel who died on service 1939-1947 AWM 65 (
) Citations held by Australian War Memorial
(NAA) National Australian Archives at East Block, Canberra :: Series A705 RAAF WW2 Casualty files. Series A9300 and A9301 RAAF Members WW2 Service records files. Micro Film No 463 OAFH ) Office of RAAF Air Force History. Veteran Affairs Nominal Roll 1939-1947 RAAF members . Commonwealth War Graves records. RAAF WW2 POW Files held at the Australian War Memorial : File Ref Series A54 File 779/3/129, Parts 1 to 30. W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, Volumes 1939 to 1947. Michael Maton : DFC’s for Australians in World War 2 Ian Tavender : DFM Registers for WW2 Volumes 1 and 2.
SECOND WORLD WAR OVERVIEW : ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE The Royal Australian Air Force was expanding when war broke put, having 12 Squadrons formed, or in the process of forming. Most were located in Australia, but Australian airmen would end up serving in every theatres of war. At the outbreak of war, 10 Squadron RAAF was in Britain collecting Sunderland flying boats purchased by the RAAF. The squadron was offered to Britain to serve as part of the Royal Air Force Coastal Command, flying anti-submarine patrols over the Atlantic Ocean for the duration of the war. 11 Squadron was stationed at Port Moresby with Catalina flying boats, flying long-range reconnaissance patrols over northern Australia and north of Papua New Guinea. In 1940, 3 Squadron was posted to the Middle East as an army co-operation squadron with the Australian Imperial Force, but became a fighter squadron. Plans had been made to raise and send more squadrons overseas but the Australian Government then signed up to the Empire Air Training Scheme (EATS), under which the Royal Australian, New Zealand and Canadian Air Forces would train aircrews to be loaned to the Royal Air Force. Most would serve in British squadrons, though some would be posted to ‘Article XV’, or ‘400-series’squadrons. These squadrons were raised by the RAF but with their nationality officially recognised – for instance 460 Squadron RAAF, to which the famous Lancaster G for George at the Australian War Memorial belonged. Many aircrews who survived their tours of duty returned to Australia to serve in RAAF Squadrons as instructors. Training of EATS recruits took place in Australia, Canada, Rhodesia and Britain. By war’s end almost 40,000 Australians had been sent overseas under this scheme., serving in Europe, the Middle East, Burma and other places. Many men in Australia and overseas died in training accidents. Many who graduated from courses flew with Bomber Command, which had the highest operational loss rate of any British Commonwealth force in the war. The RAAF also sent ground crews to serve in most of the Article XV squadrons (as well as 3 and 10 Squadrons), most serving up to four years service overseas. Hundreds of RAAF members became prisoners of war in Germany and Italy, as well as a smaller number in the Far East. The majority of RAAF personnel remained in Australia. The massive expansion of the forces required extensive administration, training, supply and maintenance services, and there was also a strong commitment to ‘home defence’, so many men and most women who volunteered for the RAAF never got a chance to serve overseas. To assist in meeting the demand for manpower within Australia, the RAAF formed the Women’s Australian Auxiliary Air Force in 1941, recruiting women to serve in administrative roles and to perform routine maintenance on aircraft, serving alongside men, in non-operational units (mostly training establishments) in Australia. In 1940, the RAAF sent three squadrons to Malaya; in 1941 these were joined by an Article XV squadron, 453, raised at Bankstown, New South Wales, along with some EATS graduates posted to British squadrons. They were the first to see action against Japanese forces.About 200 RAAF men, mostly ground staff, were taken prisoner by the Japanese. By the end of 1942, RAAF squadrons also had seen extensive operational service in northern Australia, the Netherlands East Indies and Papua New
2. Guinea. Other squadrons flew anti-submarine patrols over the shipping lanes around Australia. . The majority of RAAF personnel who saw active service served in these campaigns against Japan. A few had previously served in Europe or the Middle East. Along with flying squadrons, RAAF members served in various supporting units including headquarters, supply depots, communications flights, medical aerial evacuation units, radar stations and airfield construction squadrons – some of the latter two types of units serving in the Philippines in 1945 with American forces. The RAAF also played a part in the repatriation of prisoners of war at the end of the war. The only RAAF servicewomen to see active service were members of the RAAF Nursing Service. Source : Veteran’s Affairs World War 2 Nominal Roll Note : There were 11,061 RAAF fatalities in World War 2.. (Australian War Memorial Fact Sheet No 19 refers).* comprising 5,117 fatalities in RAAF members attached to RAF (primarily) or in some instances other Air Forces (Source : Count of fatalities in AWM 237 (62) Register of Deaths. and 5,944 fatalities in RAAF Squadrons and support units.. * Source AWM 148 Roll of Honour cards, RAAF, Second World War.
RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
414574 Sergeant KNIGHT, Edwin Omer Source AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/23/1 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Anson AC 145 1 ( C ) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 1st January 1943, Anson AC145 from RAF Silloth, Cumberland, crashed at approx 1800 hours near Geale Farm, Skiddaw, and all the crew were killed. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAF RAF
413950 PO Bown, B O (Pilot) 414574 Sgt E O Knight, (Navigator) PO Burt, W (Navigator) Sgt Singleton, (Wireless Air Gunner)
PO Bown and Sgt Knight are buried in the Silloth (Causeway Head) Cemetery, Holme Low, UK. PO Burt is buried in the Annan Cemetery, UK. Sgt Singleton is buried in the Hampton Hill (St James) Churchyard, UK.
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37399 Flight Sergeant GILLIAN, Robert Hugh Source: AWM 237 (650 NAA : A705, 166/15/434 Commonwealth Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Anson LV 153 1 ( O ) Advance Flying RAF
Summary: On the night of 5/6th March 1945, Anson L153 took off from RAF Wigtown, Wigtownshire, Scotland, at 2130 hours, to carry out a non operational night navigation exercise. The aircraft crashed into the Sperrin Mountains just south of Londonderry, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, at 0030 hours. Four of the crew were killed and Sgt Shaxson was seriously injured. Crew: RCAF RAAF RAF RAF RAF
PO McFadyen I L (Pilot) 37399 Flt Sgt R H Gilllian, (Navigator) Sgt T M D Shaxson, (Air Bomber) WOI J Pennack, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt R A Button, (Wireless Air Gunner)
Flt Sgt Gillian is buried in the Limavady (St Mary) Roman Catholic Church Cemetery, Londonderry, Northern Ireland. WO Pennack is buried in the Southend-on-Sea (Sutton Road) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Button is buried in the Bolsterstone (St Mary) Churchyard, UK.
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412613 Sergeant HINTON, Reginald Richard Source: Awm 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/122/133 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Anson DJ 472 1 Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 2nd August 1942, Anson DJ472 took off on a non-operational day training exercise flying from RAF Tiree to Prestwick. The track between these two locations passed within seven miles of Goatfell on the Isle of Man, Scotland. The aircraft hit Goatfell during a heavy thunderstorm and crashed at approx 1800 hours, killing all on board. Crew: RAF RAAF RAF RAF RCAF
Flt Lt Campbell,H C Captain (Pilot) 412613 Sgt R R Hinton (Observer) Sgt H T Swain, (Wireless Air Gunner) LAC K Whalley, (Pilot/Observer – under training) Sgt G R Lewis, (Wireless Air Gunner –under training)
Flt Lt Campbell, Sgt Hinton, LAC Whalley and Sgt Lewis are buried in the Kirkinner Cemetery, UK. Sgt Swain is buried in the East Finchley Cemetery and St Marlebone Crematorium, UK.
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418189 Warrant Officer SKELLY, Bernard James Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/37/713 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Spitfire AR 320 1 Air Gunnery School RAF
Summary: On the 26 January 1945, Spitfire AR320 when carrying out an air gunnery nonoperational traing and cine attack exercise, crashed at approx 1200 hours at Lodge Farm New Hedges, Temby, Pembrokeshire, UK. The Pilot was killed. Crew: RAAF
418189 WO B J Skelly, (Pilot)
WO Skelly is buried in the Pembrey (St Illytd) Churchyard, Carmarthenshire, Wales. A Court of Inquiry into the accident stated ; “ Eye witnesses stated that at approx 1200 hours on the 26th January, the aircraft was seen to crash approx 100 yards from the main Temby-Narbeth road in the vicinity of New Hedges. The sky was overcast and very hazy after a snowfall. The aircraft was flying north at a height of about 50/100 feet, not fast and looked in difficulties. It dived and struck the ground. The Court thought that the Pilot had lost his way, and had throttled back to locate himself, and had either stalled the aircraft or was too low to recover from a slip.”
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406617 Warrant Officer GRAY, Neil Francis Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/16/109 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Hudson FK 459 1 Aircraft Delivery RAF
Summary: On the 16th June 1943, Hudson FK459 crashed near the RAF drome at Khartoum, Sudan, Middle East. The crew and 15 passengers were killed. The passengers included WO Gray (Navigator/Bomb Aimer) and WO Raven (Pilot) of the RAAF.. The other passengers were members of other forces Crew: RAF RAF
W O G E Harris, Captain (Pilot) * Sgt B J Cox, (Wireless Air Gunner) * Seconded to BAOC
WO Harris and Sgt Cox, and WO’s Gray and Raven are buried in the Khartoum War Cemetery, Sudan.
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400802 Sergeant HYDE, Edmund McArthur Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A9301 Barcode 5533804 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
1 Aircraft Despatch RAF
Summary: On the 10th February 1942, Sgt Hyde, a Pilot, of No 1 Aircraft Despatch RAF Unit, was killed in an aircraft accident in the Middle East. He is buried in the Fayid War Cemetery, Egypt.
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401538 Warrant Officer RAVEN, Charles Matthew Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/16/109 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Hudson FK 459 1 Aircraft Delivery RAF
Summary: On the 16th June 1943, Hudson FK459 crashed near the RAF drome at Khartoum, Sudan, Middle East. The crew and 15 passengers were killed. The passengers included WO Gray (Navigator/Bomb Aimer) and WO Raven (Pilot) of the RAAF.. The other passengers were members of other forces Crew: RAF RAF
W O G E Harris, Captain (Pilot) * Sgt B J Cox, (Wireless Air Gunner) * Seconded to BAOC
WO Harris and Sgt Cox, and WO’s Gray and Raven are buried in the Khartoum War Cemetery, Sudan.
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402925 Leading Aircraftsman McNABB, Ray Source: AWM237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/141/264 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Fairey Battle 1803 1 Bomb Aiming and Gunnery School RCAF
Summary: On the 6th July 1941, Fairey Battle 1803 from RCAF Jarvis, Ontario, was on a routine camera gun exercise accompanied by another Battle. At an altitude of approx 3,400 feet volumes of black smoke were seen coming from Battle 1803. The Pilot of 1803, FO Moore was seen by the other aircraft to be making frantic efforts to convey some message through his speaking tube to McNabb. FO Moore continued to make these efforts down to 2,200 feet. At this height he baled out, landed in a tree and was rescued by civilians. He was considerably burnt on the face and arms. McNabb and the other pupil never left the aircraft although they wore chutes. It was considered that they were probably overcome by fumes. The aircraft struck the ground and burnt and the two on board were killed. Crew: RCAF RAAF RAAF
FO Moore, H A Captain (Pilot) 402925 LAC R McNabb, (Air Gunner) 402929 LAC C Taggart, (Air Gunner)
LAC’s McNabb and Taggart are buried in the Jarvis (Knox Presbyterian Church) Ontario, Canada.
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402929 Leading Aircraftsman TAGGART, Charles Source: AWM237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/141/264 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Fairey Battle 1803 1 Bomb Aiming and Gunnery School RCAF
Summary: On the 6th July 1941, Fairey Battle 1803 from RCAF Jarvis, Ontario, was on a routine camera gun exercise accompanied by another Battle. At an altitude of approx 3,400 feet volumes of black smoke were seen coming from Battle 1803. The Pilot of 1803, FO Moore was seen by the other aircraft to be making frantic efforts to convey some message through his speaking tube to McNabb. FO Moore continued to make these efforts down to 2,200 feet. At this height he baled out, landed in a tree and was rescued by civilians. He was considerably burnt on the face and arms. McNabb and the other pupil never left the aircraft although they wore chutes. It was considered that they were probably overcome by fumes. The aircraft struck the ground and burnt and the two on board were killed. Crew: RCAF RAAF RAAF
FO Moore, H A Captain (Pilot) 402925 LAC R McNabb, (Air Gunner) 402929 LAC C Taggart, (Air Gunner)
LAC’s McNabb and Taggart are buried in the Jarvis (Knox Presbyterian Church) Ontario, Canada.
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8132 Pilot Officer SLATER, Kenneth Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/162/411 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Bolingbroke 9113 1 Bombing & Gunnery School Canada RCAF
Summary: On the 23rd July 1942, Bolingbroke 9113 was engaged in a routine gunnery exercise, and at approx 1345 hours the aircraft was observed to dive into Lake Erie, one and a half miles off Peacock Point near Jarvis, Ontario, Canada, and about four miles south west of the drome. All on board lost their lives. Crew: RAAF RCAF RAF RCAF
8132 PO Slater, K Captain (Pilot) LAC S S Schwartz, (Observer) LAC J S Williams, LAC H Burnep,
PO Slater and LAC Williams are buried in the Jarvis (Knox Presbyterian Church) Cemetery, Canada. LAC Schwartz is buried in the Greenburgh Mount Hope Cemetery, Canada. LAC Burnep is buried in the Toronto (Resthaven) Memorial Garden, Canada.
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419978 Flight Sergeant WATTS, John Bradford Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA A705, 166/43/744 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Anson 6086 1 Bombing & Gunnery School RCAF
Summary: On the 3rd July 1944, Anson 6086 took off from RCAF Jarvis, on a bombing training flight, and crashed at approx 0110 hours six miles north west of the drome. The aircraft dropped a flare at low altitude, then crashed and burned. All on board were killed Crew: RAAF 419978 Flt Sgt J B Watts, (Pilot) Plus two RAF trainees Flt Sgt Watts is buried in the Jarvis (Knox Presbyterian Church) Cemetery, Canada.
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404560 Pilot Officer CORBETT-THOMPSON, Bruce Francis Patrick Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/58/47 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Blenheim T 1951 1 Coastal Artillery Coop RAF
Summary: On the 14th October 1941, Blenheim T1951 was detailed to carry out a low dive bombing attack on troop concentrations in a defined area south east of Kent, UK The aircraft struck a tree while in a left hand turn, and it crashed out of control near Shephear Well, Kent. All on board were killed. Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAF
404560 PO Corbett- Thompson, B F P (Pilot) Sgt F W Treeby, (Observer) Sgt N F Wosencroft, PAX (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt S Yates, PAX (Wireless Air Gunner)
PO Corbett- Thompson is buried in the Hawkinge Cemetery, UK. Sgt Treeby is buried in the Portishead (St Peter) Churchyard, UK. Sgt Wosencroft is buried in the Liverpool (Allerton) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Yates is buried in the Radcliffe Cemetery, UK.
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116352 Sergeant BECKOFF, George Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/5/716 Commonwealth War Graves Records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Dakota KG 653 1 Ferry Unit RAF
Summary: On the 24th September 1944, Dakota KG653 took off from RAF Pershore, Worcester, for Elmas Sardinia, en route to Karachi. The aircraft was attacked by German fighters over Neu Leiningen, Germany at 1300 hours, and it exploded in mid air and all on board were killed. At the time the weather was very bad, with dark low clouds, heavy rain, thunder and lightning. Crew: RAF RAF RAAF
Flt lt Korer, R Captain (Pilot0 PO Veray L R (Navigator) 116352 Sgt G Beckoff, (Wireless Air Gunner)
In addition the aircraft carried 17 RCAF passengers. All on boards are buried in the Rheinberg War Cemetery, Locality Kamp Lintfort Nordrhein-Westfal, Germany. Rheinberg is 24kms north of Krefeld and 13kms south of Wesel.
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412977 Flying Officer LARKIN, Michael Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/24/655 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford V 3768 1 Ferry Unit RAF
Summary: On the 13th January 1945, Oxford V3768 took off from RAF Pershore, Worcester, detailed to carry out a non-operational GEE exercise flight. At approx 1055 hours, the aircraft struck the north west side of Bredon Hill, near Eckinotch, Worcestershire, at a steep angle while flying in cloud, and all were killed. A Court of Inquiry into the accident found “it was an error of judgement by the pilot, in flying too low and descending through cloud without first ascertaining his direct position.” Crew: RAF RAAF RAF
Sgt G W Stafford, Captain (Pilot) 412977 FO Larkin, M (Navigator) Flt Lt Sims, K R DFM (Navigator)
Sgt Stafford is buried in the Wandsworth (Pudney Vale) Cemetery and Crematorium, UK. FO Larkin is buried in the Bath (Haycombe) Cemetery, Somerset, UK. Flt Lt Sims is buried in the Gloucester (Coney Hill) Cemetery, UK.
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257465 Flying Officer ROE, Alan Lyle Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A9300 Barcode 5248161 Commonwealth War Graves records. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
1 Ferry Unit RAF
Summary: On the 10th February 1945, FO Roe, a ferry Pilot, during a non-operational flight, was killed in an aircraft accident at Mt Arran,, Merionetshire, Wales, He is buried in the Chester (Blacon) Cemetery, UK. He was a member of the RAF Volunteer Reserve. On 1st July 1941, he transferred to the Admin & Special Duties Branch, Citizen Air Force, RAAF, and on 28th May 1943, he transferred to the General Duties Branch, Citizen Air Force, RAAF
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433683 Flight Sergeant HUNT, Gladstone Montague Source: AWM 237 (65) AWM A9301 Barcode 5527053 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
1 General Reconnaissance School RCAF
Summary: On the 5th August 1946 Flt Sgt Hunt, a Navigator Bomb Aimer, died of an illness. He was cremated in the Northern Suburbs Crematorium, Australia. He was admitted to No 3 RAAF Hospital from 24/5/45 to 13/6/45, and was discharged from the RAAF being permanently medically unfit for further service on 3/8/1945.
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408147 Sergeant NATION, Huon Tasman Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A9301 Barcode 5541267 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
1 Mid East Training School RAF
Summary: On the 23rd October 1942, Sgt Henry, a Pilot, was killed in an aircraft accident at El Ballah,. Middle East. Crew: RAAF
408147 Sgt H T Nation (Pilot)
Sgt Nation is buried in the Moascar War Cemetery, Egypt. The cemetery is situated just off the main Ismailia-Cairo road, 10kms by road from Ismailia.
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404245 Sergeant HENRY, Valentine Ernest Michael Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/121/159 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Spitfire AB 119 1 Photo Reconnaissance RAF
Summary: On the 18th April 1942, Spitfire AB119 took off on an photo recce operational flight from RAF St Eval, but failed to return to base. It was presumed that the aircraft had crashed into the sea, as Sgt Henry7’s body was washed ashore at Ploumanach on the Triagos Islands, a group of uninhabited rocks off the north coast of Brittany, France. Crew: RAAF
404245 Sgt V E M Henry, (Pilot)
Sgt Henry is buried in the Perros-Guirec Communal Cemetery, Brittany, France.
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441451 Leading Aircraftsman POWELL, Gordon John Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/33/299 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Harvard
1 Service Flg Trg RCAF
Summary: On the 9th February 1945, a Harvard aircraft on an instrument trsining flight crashed at Big Bay Point on Lake Simcoe approx 25 miles from RAF Camp Borden, Ontario, Canada. The crew were killed in the crash. Crew: RCAF RAAF
FO Martin, J D H (Instructor Pilot) 441451 LAC G J Powell, (Pupil Pilot)
FO Martin is buried in the St John Holy Cross Cemetery, Saint John County, Canada. LAC Powell is buried in the St Mary’s Roman Catholic Cemetery, Barrie, Ontario, Canada.
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Harvard 2704 1 Service Flg Trg School RCAF
Summary: Harvard 2704 of No. 1 Service Flying Training School, RCAF, crashed on a detached ice floe on 4 February 1941, 1.5 to 2 miles off-shore in Nottawasaga Bay, Ontario. The aircraft was carrying out instrument flying practice. It flew into severe weather conditions and it was considered that LAC Ross was unable to cope with it due to his inexperience. Small parts of the aircraft apparently the wings, were spread over a large area, but the engine and main body of the aircraft appeared to have gone through the ice to the bottom of the lake. The above was observed from the air and it was impossible to reach the spot on the surface. Due to bad weather and a heavy southerly gale the ice flow completely disappeared on 8 February 1941, and salvage operations were suspended until the spring. In mid May 1941 salvage operations located the wreckage approx 3 miles north west from the Nottawasaga River in the Georgian Bay in approx 60 feet of water. By mid June a major portion of the wreck was brought to the surface. Divers searched the lake bottom but no bodies were found in the water or in the wreck. The search was subsequently abandoned. Crew: RAAF RAAF
400156 LAC C.M.Ross. Trainee Pilot 407110 LAC C.T.Arthur, Trainee Pilot.
Both the crew have no known grave and their names are commemorated on the Ottawa Memorial, Canada. The Memorial stands on the north east point of Green Island in the City of Ottawa and overlooks the Rideau Falls.
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403651 Leading Aircrafsman BROOKS, Ernest Al Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/93/306 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
1Service Flg Trg School RCAF
Summary: On the 18th October 1941, an aircraft took off on a solo night flight at 0410 hours, with full flaps from Alliston drome, near Camp Borden, Canada, and after attaining a height of 300 feet, it executed a left turn and dived to the ground. The Pilot was killed. Crew: RAAF
403651 LAC E A Brooks, (Pilot)
LAC Brooks is buried in the Barrie Union Cemetery, Barrie, Ontario, Canada.
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404562 Leading Aircraftsman DOUGLAS, Henry Beirne Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/103/76 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
1 Service Flg Trg School RCAF
Summary: On the 30th April 1941 an aircraft took off on a solo practice flight from RCAF Camp Borden, Canada, and crashed at 0845 hours near Cookstown, Canada. The Pilot was authorised to practice precautionary landings, spins, forced landing and steep turns. The aircraft was seen spiralling towards the earth at 3000 feet, and it continued until it hit the ground. The pilot was killed. Crew: RAAF
404562 LAC H B Douglas, (Pilot)
LAC Douglas was buried in the Barrie Roman Catholic Cemetery, Ontario, Canada. Later his remains were exhumed, and sent to Australia where the remains are buried in the Nudgee Roman Catholic Cemetery, Q’Land. The cemetery is 14 miles north west of the Brisbane GPO.
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437787 Leading Aircraftsman HAMILTON, Thomas Bruce Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA A705, 166/17/549 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
1 Service Flg Trg School RCAF
Summary: On the 21st April 1944, an aircraft took off on a solo night cross-country flight. On return from the flight, the aircraft crashed two miles west from Camp Borden, Ontario, Canada. The Piklot was killed.. Crew: RAAF
437787 LAC T B Hamilton, (Pupil Pilot)
LAC Hamilton is buried in the Barrie Union Cemetery, Barrie, Ontario, Canada.
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417090 Leading Aircraftsman LITCHFIELD, Gordon Hubert Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705 : 163/142/538 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Harvard 3159 1 Service Flying Training School RCAF
Summary: On the 18th November 1942, Harvard 3159 proceeded on a navigational operational flight. At approx 1245 hours a call was received from the Air Traffic Control at Milton advising that an aircraft had been seen to crash at 1200 hours approx some eight miles north of Listowel, Canada. Both the occupants in the aircraft had been killed. Crew: RAAF RAAF
417090 LAC G H Litchfield, (Pilot) 409942 LAC P Madden (Navigator)
Both the crew are buried in the Barrie Union Cemetery, Barrie, Ontario, Canada.
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405631 Leading Aircraftsman LOGINOFF, Neville Arthur Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/139/111 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
1Service Flg Trg School RCAF
Summary: On the 24th February1942, an aircraft from RCAF Camp Borden crashed at 3pm two miles from the main drome. The crew of two were killed. Crew: RAAF RAAF
405631 LAC N A Loginoff, (Trainee Pilot) 411785 LAC W J Hogan, (Trainee Pilot)
Both the crew are buried in the Barrie (St Mary’s) Roman Catholic Cemetery, Barrie, Ontario, Canada.
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409942 Leading Aircraftsman MADDEN, Peter Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705 : 163/142/538 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Harvard 3159 1 Service Flying Training School RCAF
Summary: On the 18th November 1942, Harvard 3159 proceeded on a navigational operational flight. At approx 1245 hours a call was received from the Air Traffic Control at Milton advising that an aircraft had been seen to crash at 1200 hours approx some eight miles north of Listowel, Canada. Both the occupants in the aircraft had been killed. Crew: RAAF RAAF
417090 LAC G H Litchfield, (Pilot) 409942 LAC P Madden (Navigator)
Both the crew are buried in the Barrie Union Cemetery, Barrie, Ontario, Canada.
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402808 Leading Aircraftsman ROBINSON, David Allenby Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/158/126 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
1 Service Flying Training School RCAF
Summary: On the 30th May 1941, an aircraft flown by LAC Robinson, took off in a formation take off, from RCAF Camp Borden, Canada, for an afternoon practice flight, and crashed near Alliston, Ontario, The aircraft climbed too steeply, attempted a climbing turn, went into a spin and crashed to the ground. LAC Robinson was killed and AC1 Tonkin survived the accident. Crew: RAAF RAAF
420808 LAC D A Robinson, (Pupil Pilot) 20540 AC1 A E Tonkin,
LAC Robinson is buried in the Barrie Union Cemetery, Barrie, Ontario, Canada. AC1 Tonkin was discharged from the RAAF on 31st May 1941.
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411785 Leading Aircraftsman HOGAN, William Joseph Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/139/111 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
1Service Flg Trg School RCAF
Summary: On the 24th February1942, an aircraft from RCAF Camp Borden crashed at 3pm two miles from the main drome. The crew of two were killed. Crew: RAAF RAAF
405631 LAC N A Loginoff, (Trainee Pilot) 411785 LAC W J Hogan, (Trainee Pilot)
Both the crew are buried in the Barrie (St Mary’s) Roman Catholic Cemetery, Barrie, Ontario, Canada.
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430562 Leading Aircraftsman SMITH, Frank Henry Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/38/499 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves records
1 Service Flg Trg School RCAF
Summary: On the 24th February 1942, an aircraft from RAF Camp Borden on a solo cross country flight. The aircraft crashed at approx 3pm three miles north west of Orangeville ,Ontario, and the Pilot was killed. Crew: RAAF
430562 LAC F H Smith, (Trainee Pilot)
LAC Smith is buried in the Barrie Union Cemetery, Barrie, Ontario, Canada.
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422641 Flying Officer GORE. John Arran DFC Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A9300 Barcode 5375944 digitised Commonwealth War Graves Records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
1 Service Flying Trg School RCAF
Summary: On the 28th November 1943, FO Gore was killed in an aircraft accident. The aircraft crashed 3miles north of Edenvale, Canada. FO Gore is entitled to a Path Finder Force badge. Crew: RAAF
422641 FO Gore, J A DFC (Pilot)
FO Gore is buried in the Barrie Union Cemetery, Barrie, Ontario, Canada.
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414043 Flying Officer JOHNSTONE, John Henry Wilcox Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/24/152 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Hampden X 3026 1 Target Towing RAF
Summary: On the 7th August 1943, Hampden Z3026 crashed at 1345 hour, at Ayrshire, Scotland, when the aircraft hit high ground when flying in low cloud and rain. All the crew were killed. Crew: RAAF RAAF RNZAF RNZAF
414043 FO Johnstone, J H W Captain (Pilot) 414413 Flt Sgt E D Lee, (Observer) Flt Sgt S R Greer, (Wireless Air Gunner) FO Buttimore, L N (Wireless Air Gunner)
All the crew are buried in the Dunure Cemetery, UK.
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414413 Flight Sergeant LEE, Eric Douglas Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/24/152 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Hampden X 3026 1 Target Towing RAF
Summary: On the 7th August 1943, Hampden Z3026 crashed at 1345 hour, at Ayrshire, Scotland, when the aircraft hit high ground when flying in low cloud and rain. All the crew were killed. Crew: RAAF RAAF RNZAF RNZAF
414043 FO Johnstone, J H W Captain (Pilot) 414413 Flt Sgt E D Lee, (Observer) Flt Sgt S R Greer, (Wireless Air Gunner) FO Buttimore, L N (Wireless Air Gunner)
All the crew are buried in the Dunure Cemetery, UK.
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424190 Flight Sergeant KEEBLE, William Henry Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/16/314 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Lancaster R 5726 10 Advanced Flying 51 Base RAF
Summary: On the 4th April 1944, Lancaster R5726 from RAF Syerston, crashed at 1545 hours half a mile from Branston, Nottinghamshire, due to very bad weather, and all the crew were killed. The aircraft exploded in mid-air. Crew: RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAF
413640 FO Murray, J D Captain (Pilot) SSgt S Chappell (Flight Engineer) 421105 FO Towers, W L (Navigator Bomb Aimer) 424190 Flt Sgt W H Keeble, (Navigator) 419308 GO Grimwood, F L (Wireless Air Gunner) 417548 Flt Sgt R G Williams, (Air Gunner) Sgt R E J Sisley, (Air Gunner)
The five RAAF members are buried in the Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Chappell is buried in the South Kelsey (St Nicholas) Churchyard, UK. Sgt Sisley is buried in the Dover (Charlton) Cemetery, UK.
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413640 Flying Officer MURRAY, John David Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/16/314 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Lancaster R 5726 10 Advanced Flying 51 Base RAF
Summary: On the 4th April 1944, Lancaster R5726 from RAF Syerston, crashed at 1545 hours half a mile from Branston, Nottinghamshire, due to very bad weather, and all the crew were killed. The aircraft exploded in mid-air. Crew: RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAF
413640 FO Murray, J D Captain (Pilot) SSgt S Chappell (Flight Engineer) 421105 FO Towers, W L (Navigator Bomb Aimer) 424190 Flt Sgt W H Keeble, (Navigator) 419308 GO Grimwood, F L (Wireless Air Gunner) 417548 Flt Sgt R G Williams, (Air Gunner) Sgt R E J Sisley, (Air Gunner)
The five RAAF members are buried in the Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Chappell is buried in the South Kelsey (St Nicholas) Churchyard, UK. Sgt Sisley is buried in the Dover (Charlton) Cemetery, UK.
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400489 Flight Sergeant RIORDAN, Alan Douglas Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/35/126 Commonwealth War Graves Records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Hampden P 5341 1 Torpedo Training RAF
Summary: On the 16th August 1943, Hampden P5341 from 1TTU Turnberry, during a nonoperational torpedo training flight, crashed at 0905 hours, three miles west of Dunne Harbour, Firth of Clyde, Scotland. Flt Sgt Turnbull was killed in the accident.. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
420624 Sgt T Maxwell, (Pilot) 414111 Flt Sgt R G Warfield, (Navigator Bomb Aimer) 414965 Sgt L E Stenzil, (Wireless Air Gunner) 400489 Flt Sgt A D Riordan, (Wireless Air Gunner)
Flt Sgt Riordan is buried in the Dunure Cemetery, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
421105 Flying Officer TOWERS, William Leopold Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/16/314 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Lancaster R 5726 10 Advanced Flying 51 Base RAF
Summary: On the 4th April 1944, Lancaster R5726 from RAF Syerston, crashed at 1545 hours half a mile from Branston, Nottinghamshire, due to very bad weather, and all the crew were killed. The aircraft exploded in mid-air. Crew: RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAF
413640 FO Murray, J D Captain (Pilot) SSgt S Chappell (Flight Engineer) 421105 FO Towers, W L (Navigator Bomb Aimer) 424190 Flt Sgt W H Keeble, (Navigator) 419308 GO Grimwood, F L (Wireless Air Gunner) 417548 Flt Sgt R G Williams, (Air Gunner) Sgt R E J Sisley, (Air Gunner)
The five RAAF members are buried in the Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Chappell is buried in the South Kelsey (St Nicholas) Churchyard, UK. Sgt Sisley is buried in the Dover (Charlton) Cemetery, UK.
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425903 Flight Sergeant SIMPSON, Mervyn Charles Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/37/333 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Anson EG 485 10 (O) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 22nd February 1944, Anson EG485 took off from RAF Dumfries at 2017 hours on a night flying exercise, and crashed into the summit of Cairnsmore of Fleet mountain (2,331 feet high). Three of the crew were killed and Sgt McLeod and FO La Londe were injured. The aircraft was over the target for IR Bombing purposes at 2320 hours, but this was not carried out owing to poor vertical visibility. The aircraft then set a course direct to Base from West Freugh Oiccult ht 3,000 feet, and crashed into the summit of Cairnsmore of Fleet. A Court od Inquiry into the accident stated : “The aircraft after setting course from West Freugh Occult was caught in a turbulent airstream north of Wigtown, with violent up currents and downdrafts of air, making it difficult to fly an accurate compass course. The aircraft struck high ground in a severe downdraft.”. Crew: RAF RCAF RCAF RAAF RAF
Sgt R McLeod, Captain (Pilot) FO La Londe, P J (Navigator) PO Cooley, J M (Air Bomber) 425903 Flt Sgt M C Simpson, (Pupil Wireless Operator) WO J J M Ward, (Staff Wireless Operator Air)
PO Cooley and Flt Sgt Simpson are buried in the Troqueer New Burial Ground, UK. WO Ward is buried in the Glasgow (Riddie Park) Cemetery, UK.
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421474 Sergeant SUTHERLAND, John Thomas Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/38/163 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Anson DJ 239 10 (Observer) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 31st May 1943, Anson DJ239 and Wellington HZ637 collided in mid-air, and DJ239 crashed east of Maryport, Cumberland, UK. All the crew were killed. Crew: RCAF RCAF RAF RAF RAAF
PO Macrae, A I Captain (Pilot) Sgt M H Cornell, (Navigator) Sgt G B T Wymer (Navigator) Sgt T Green, (Wireless Air Gunner) 421474 Sgt J T Sutherland, (Wireless Air Gunner)
PO Macrae and Sgt’s Sutherland and Wymer are buried in the Silloth (Causeway Head) Cemetery, Holme Low, UK. Sgt Green is buried in the Enzie (St Ninian’s) Burial Ground, UK. Sgt Cornell is buried in the Willisden Jewish Cemetery, UK.
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417548 Flight Sergeant WILLIAMS, Raymond George Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/16/314 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Lancaster R 5726 10 Advanced Flying 51 Base RAF
Summary: On the 4th April 1944, Lancaster R5726 from RAF Syerston, crashed at 1545 hours half a mile from Branston, Nottinghamshire, due to very bad weather, and all the crew were killed. The aircraft exploded in mid-air. Crew: RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAF
413640 FO Murray, J D Captain (Pilot) SSgt S Chappell (Flight Engineer) 421105 FO Towers, W L (Navigator Bomb Aimer) 424190 Flt Sgt W H Keeble, (Navigator) 419308 GO Grimwood, F L (Wireless Air Gunner) 417548 Flt Sgt R G Williams, (Air Gunner) Sgt R E J Sisley, (Air Gunner)
The five RAAF members are buried in the Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Chappell is buried in the South Kelsey (St Nicholas) Churchyard, UK. Sgt Sisley is buried in the Dover (Charlton) Cemetery, UK.
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419308 Flying Officer GRIMWOOD, Frank Lockyer Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/16/314 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Lancaster R 5726 10 Advanced Flying 51 Base RAF
Summary: On the 4th April 1944, Lancaster R5726 from RAF Syerston, crashed at 1545 hours half a mile from Branston, Nottinghamshire, due to very bad weather, and all the crew were killed. The aircraft exploded in mid-air. Crew: RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAF
413640 FO Murray, J D Captain (Pilot) SSgt S Chappell (Flight Engineer) 421105 FO Towers, W L (Navigator Bomb Aimer) 424190 Flt Sgt W H Keeble, (Navigator) 419308 GO Grimwood, F L (Wireless Air Gunner) 417548 Flt Sgt R G Williams, (Air Gunner) Sgt R E J Sisley, (Air Gunner)
The five RAAF members are buried in the Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Chappell is buried in the South Kelsey (St Nicholas) Churchyard, UK. Sgt Sisley is buried in the Dover (Charlton) Cemetery, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
404905 Flight Sergeant GOULTER, John Leslie Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A9301 Barcode 5539182 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
10 Air Gunners School RAF
Summary: On the 24thy October 1942, Flt Sgt Goulter, a Pilot, was a killed in an air accident at Yorkshire, UK. He is buried in the Barrow-in-Furness Cemetery, UK.
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404331 Sergeant ELLIOTT, James Franklin Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/107/119 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Defiant N 1612 10 Air Gunnery School RAF
Summary: On the 29th July 1942, Defiant N1612 crashed at Walney Island, Lancashire, at 1420 hours, during a non-operational gunnery exercise. The Pilot was killed in the crash and the trainee air gunner was injured but died later of his injuries. The aircraft took off in coarse pitch, took a steep climbing turn to the right, it then stalled due to its low speed, the right wing dropped, the aircraft then rolled on its back and dived into the ground. A later enquiry found that the accident resulted from an error of judgement by the pilot. Crew: RAAF RAF
404331 Sgt J F Elliott. (Pilo0 LAC S Cooper, (Under Training Air Gunner)
Sgt Elliott is buried in the Barrow-in-Furness Cemetery, UK. LAC Cooper is buried in the Eston Cemetery, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
439948 Leading Aircraftsman BUTTSWORTH, John Leighton Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/6/958 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
10 Bombing & Gunnery School RCAF
Summary: At 1125 hours on the 16th February 1945, LAC Buttsworth was killed when he walked into a revolving propeller of an aircraft which was taxying on the drome at Mount Pleasant, Canada. He is buried in the Summerside Peoples Cemetery, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
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413689 Sergeant THOMSON, Rollo Burrows Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/39/39 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Magister V 1072 10 Flying School RAF
Summary: On the 14th march 1943, Magister V1072 took off at 1130 hours detailed to carry out medium gliding, climbing, and steep turns in the aerobatic area. The aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Henley, and the Pilot was killed. The flight was the Pilot’s second solo flight in a Magister aircraft, and he had not received dual instruction in aerobatics An Inquiry into the accident stated : “Eye witnesses saw the aircraft looping, and the loops executed by the pilot were in complete disregard of orders. They were carried out under 3000 feet which was also contrary to orders. A clear case of disobedience of orders for which the pilot paid the extreme penalty – his life.” Crew: RAAF
413689 Sgt R B Thomson, (Pilot)
Sgt Thomson is buried in the Reading (Henley Road) Cemetery, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
Pilot Officer LAWLEY, Leslie Frank Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/27/198 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Cessna
10 Service Flg Trg School RCAF
Summary: On the 12th August 1943, a Cessna aircraft crashed at 0100 hours, while engaged on night flying instruction and completing a circuit near Dauphin drome, Manitoba, Canada. The crw of two were killed. Crew: RAAF RAAF
414242 PO Lawley, L F ((Pilot) 428922 LAC H V May, (Pupil Pilot)
Both are buried in the Dauphin Riverside Cemetery, Manitoba, Canada.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
428922 Leading Aircraftsman MAY, Henry Verdun Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/27/198 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Cessna
10 Service Flg Trg School RCAF
Summary: On the 12th August 1943, a Cessna aircraft crashed at 0100 hours, while engaged on night flying instruction and completing a circuit near Dauphin drome, Manitoba, Canada. The crw of two were killed. Crew: RAAF RAAF
414242 PO Lawley, L F ((Pilot) 428922 LAC H V May, (Pupil Pilot)
Both are buried in the Dauphin Riverside Cemetery, Manitoba, Canada.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
410811 Flying Officer KERSEY, Brandon Boyce Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A9300 Barcode 5244534 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
10 Service Flg Trg School RCAF
Summary: On the 19th July 1943, FO Kersey, a Pilot, was killed in an aircraft accident seven miles south west of the aerodrome at Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada. FO Kersey is buried at the Dauphin Riverside Cemetery, Manitoba, Canada.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
403148 Flight Lieutenant BARKER, Francis Reginald DFC Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/5/643 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Typhoon R 8891 107 Maintenance Unit RAF
Summary: On the 7th August 1944, Typhoon R8891 during a non-operational air test, crashed at approx 1200 hours, 2.5 miles north of the Cairo-Suez Road, Egypt. The pilot was killed. It appeared from the wreckage, that the aircraft for some unknown reason,was flying low and flew into rising ground. . Crew: RAAF
403148 Flt Lt Barker, F R DFC (Pilot)
Flt Lt Barker is buried in the Heliopolis War Cemetery, Cairo, Egypt. Citation : The Citation for the DFC awarded to the then FO Barker of 145 Sqn RAF is as follows : “ FO Barker has always displayed great eagerness to engage the enemy in combat. This officer has destroyed two and shared in the destruction of three enemy aircraft. His reliability and determination together with his powers of leadership have been a great asset to his squadron. (London Gazette 1/10/1943, page 4357)
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
16888 Corporal GOUGH, Bernard Daniel Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705 166/16/81 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
107 Maintenance Unit RAF
Summary: On the 5th may 1943, Cpl Gough, a Fitter 2A, died in the 19th General Hospital in the Middle East, of a pulmonary Oedema. He is buried in the Fayid War Cemetery, Cairo, Egypt.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
405578 Sergeant DUGGAN, Maurice Daniel Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A9301 Barcode 5523100 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
11 (P) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 17th May 1942, Sgt Dugan, a pilot, was killed in an aircraft accident He is buried in the Shawbury (St Mary) Churchyard, Shropshire,UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
427580 Flight Sergeant WILSON, Kenneth Albert Source: .AWM 237 (65) NAA A9301 Barcode 5528273 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
18 (P) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 30th January 1944, Flt Sgt Wilson, a Pilot, was killed in a flying accident at Woodend, Derbyshire, UK. He is buried in the Chester (Blacon) Cemetery, UK
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
416028 Sergeant WHITINGTON, Arthur Rex Source: AWM 237 (650 NAA A705, 163/177/257 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford AS 766 11 (Pilots) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 2nd May 1945, Oxford AS766 detailed to carry out a solo non-operational flight, crashed at 1900 hours, at the landing ground Hardwick Grange, near Hadnall, Shropshire. The Pilot was killed., The aircraft spun in the air, dived into the ground and was completely wrecked. Crew: RAAF
416028 Sgt A R Whitington, (Pilot)
Sgt Whitington is buried in the Shawbury (St Mary) Churchyard, Shropshire, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS 417203 Sergeant KEMSLEY, Ross Newcombe Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/22/66 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Tiger Moth N 9198 11 PDRC RAF
Summary: On the 19th May 1943, Tiger Moth N9198 on a non-operational day flying instruction, crashed at 1010 hours near County Steeple, Langford, Wiltshire, UK. The Pilot was injured and the Observer was killed. The aircraft flew into high tension cables, while carrying out unauthorised low flying. Crew: RAAF RAAF
414555 Sgt R F Gauvin, (Pilot) 417203 Sgt R N Kemsley, (Observer)
Sgt Kemsley is buried in the Salisbury (London Road) Cemetery, UK.
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415769 Flight Sergeant DENNY, Russell Charles Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/9/101 Commonwealth War Graves records. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Botha L 6290 11 Radar School RAF
Summary: On the 28th May1943, Botha L6290 took off on a non-operational ASV training flight. The aircraft crashed at 1740 hours at Overpool, 1.5 miles north of Hootan Park, Wirral, Chechire, and all the crew were injured. Sgt Denny died later of his injuries. The aircraft was approaching to land about 1000 yards behind an Anson aircraft, when at about 700 feet the Pilot decided to go round again. He opened up but an engine cut, and the aircraft spun in and hit the ground in a dive after the spin had been corrected. The Pilot asserted that the starboard engine had cut and he spun to starboard, although an eye witness stated that the aircraft spun to port. The engine cut when opening up to go around again, causing the good engine to pull the aircraft into a spin. . Crew: RAF RAF RAAF RAF
Sgt F Spillane, (Pilot) Sgt J R Balzire, (ASV Instructor) 415769 Flt Sgt R C Denny, (ASV Pupil) Sgt Austin,
Flt Sgt Denny is buried in the Hooton (St Paul) Churchyard, UK.
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403081 Leading Aircraftsman TIBBITS, Wilfred John Peter Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/167/15 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Harvard 3798 11 Service Flg Trg School RCAF
Summary: On the 13th June 194`1, Harvard 3798 too0k off for a solo training flight, and crashed six miles north east of the main drome at Yorkston, Saskatchewan, Canada. The pilot was killed. Crew: RAAF
403081 LAC W J P Tibbits, (Pupil Pilot)
LAC Tibbits is buried in the Yotkston Cemetery, Saskatchewan, Canada.
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417667 Sergeant POLING, William John Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/33/153 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Dakota KG 508 113 S Alanta Wing RCAF
Summary: On the 15th April 1944, Dakota KG508 from RAF Nassau, Bahamas, departed Belem en route to Natal ar 1020 hours GMT. The last contact by Natal with the aircraft was at 1602 hours giving an DETA Natal of 1638 hours. The aircraft failed to arrive. Two chutes were seen iun the air and an aircraft falling in flames about 8 miles east of Assu at about 1700 hours GMT. The weather at the time was a thick stratus layer and cumulus clouds with moderate turbulence, lightening and heavy rain. The aircraft was on a ferry flight carrying items of equipment not passengers. Crew: RAF RAF RAAF
Sgt R J Uden (Pilot) PO Morris, G D (Navigator) 417667 Sgt W J Poling, (Radio Operator)
All the crew are buried in the Natal (Alecrim) Cemetery, Brazil.
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404053 Flying Officer COUPER, Frederick Andrew Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/98/820 Commonwealth War Graves records. W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, page 200 Volume 8 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Wellington DV 892 -D 1474 Flight RAF
Summary: On the 18th December 1942, Wellington DV892 took off from RAF Gransden Lodge at 1421 hours, for a special wireless investigation sortie in the Yarmouth area, and up to 30 miles off the coast. At approx 1500 hours, eyewitnesses reported the aircraft orbiting Hopton and was last sighted at 1521 hours on a south-easterly heading making towards the sea. Despites extensive searching, no trace of the aircraft was found, but two bodies were eventually recovered. PO Couper was found at Vajera Strand and PO Pickles was taken from the water at 52.16N 01.49E The flight was to test a new Wireless Receiver. At 1632 hours the test was finished, and the aircraft was plotted setting course eastward, when it was lost by RDF stations, and nothing further was heard from the aircraft. Crew: RAAF RAF RNZAF RAF RAF RAF RAF
404053 FO Couper F A Captain (Pilot) FO Williams, J (Navigator) Flt Sgt E P McKenna, (Front Gunner) PO Ackernley, P R (Special Wireless Operator) PO Pickles, W T (Special Wireless Operator0 PO McLellan, S C (Wireless Air Gunner) Flt Sgt Taylor, A (Rear Gunner)
FO Couper is buried in the Esbjerg (Fourfelt) Cemetery, Denmark.Esberg is a major port on the west coast of Jutland. PO Pickles is buried in the Batley Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK. The other crew members have no known grave and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, Surrey, UK.
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432937 Flight Sergeant BENNETT, Wilfred Stuart Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705,166/5/1051 Commonwealth war Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, page 166, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Lancaster WD 639 1667 Conversion RAF
Summary: Lancaster WD 639 of 1667 Conversion RAF took off from RAF Sandtoft, near Doncaster, Yorkshire, at 0258 hours on the morning of 5 April 1945, to carry out a non operational training flight. The aircraft dived into the ground in a field about three quarters of a mile from Crowle, Lincolnshire. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAF RAAF
434588 PO Grayson, J E Captain (Pilot) 437422 Flt Sgt M B Kilsby, (Navigator Bomb Aimer) 434240 Flt Sgt E J Castor, (Air Bomber) 432937 Flt Sgt W S Bennett, (Wireless Operator Air) 429952 Flt Sgt D L Hayes, (Mid Upper Gunner) Sgt S J Crawhall, (Flight Engineer) 19183 Flt Sgt Evans, T (Rear Gunner)
A major portion of the aircraft was buried in soft earth, and after six bodies were recovered, digging was suspended owing to a crater falling in. The bodies of Flt Sgt Hayes and Flt Sgt Evans were not recovered and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK. PO Grayson and Flt Sgt’s Kilsby, Castor, and Bennett are buried in the Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK. Sgt Crawhall is buried in the Newcastle-upon-Tyne (St Andrews’s and Jesmond) Cemetery, UK.
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405315 Flying Officer LOWE, Vernon Frederick Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/25/81 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Blenheim L 1312 12 (P) Advanced Flying School RAF
Summary: On the 19th September 1943, Blenheim L1312 took off from Grantham airfield at 1115 hours, with FO Lowe a capable and experienced instructor, authorised to give dual instrument flying instruction to his pupil Sgt Owen. The duration of the flight was scheduled to be one hour 15 minutes.. WO A R Bayman a competent navigation instructor was authorised to do two navigation tests, one with FO Summers as pupil, followed by Sgt E K Craig as his pupil, Bayman took off in Blenheim L6796 accompanied by Summers. At approx 1215 hours Bayman took off again from Grantaham with Craig and was due to land at 1315 hours. Both aircraft were involved in a collision and crashed about two to three miles south east from the Grantham airfield. Both crews were killed. Crew: L1312 RAAF 405315 FO Lowe, V F (Instructor Pilot) RAF Sgt D H Owen, (Pupil Pilot) Crew : L6796 RAF WO A R Bayman, (Instructor Pilot0 RAF Sgt W Craig, (Pupil Pilot) FO Lowe is buried in the Grantham Cemetery, Lincolnshire, UK. Sgt Owen is buried in the Early (St Peter) Church Cemetery, UK. WO Bayman is buried in the Tottenham Cemetery, UK. Sgt Craig is buried in the East Kilbrisde Cemetery, UK.
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416816 Flight Lieutenant WILLOUGHBY, Paul Edward Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/43/849 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Blenheim 512 12 (P) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 8th September 1944, Blenheim 512 took off on a non-operational day flight, when it crashed at Spitalgate near Grantham, Lincolnshire. The crew of two were killed. The Pilot under training was being tested by a member of No 2 FIS Visiting Flight from RAF Station Montrose. The aircraft appeared to be making a glide approach when it took overshoot action. The starboard engine apparently failed to pick up, and the aircraft struck a house on the drome boundary. Crew: RAAF RNZAF
416816 Flt Lt Willoughby, P E (Instructor Pilot) Flt Sgt W W Manking, (Pupil Pilot)
Both pilots are buried in the Cambridge City Cemetery, Cambridgeshire, UK. The Cemetery is known locally as the Newmarket Road Cemetery.
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413314 Flight Sergeant LORENZ, Anthony Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/25/27 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Blenheim L 1437 12 Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 29th March 1943, Blenheim L1437 on a non-operational night exercise, crashed at 2305 hours in the village of Stroxton, Lincolnshire, UK, and the pilot was killed. An eyewitness Sgt Strickland (Instructor) stated that “I observed the Blenheim flying over the flare path into the wind at a height of approx 300 feet. It appeared that it was doing an overshoot, and when in a position over the landing lights, it lost height at a fairly fast rate, disappeared only to re-appear almost immediately as the Pilot regained control. It then did a turn to port very low down, and from that position it dived into the ground and burst into flames.” It was considered that the accident was due to loss of control by the pilot in a overshoot action. Crew: RAAF
413314 Flt Sgt A Lorenz, (Pilot)
Sgt Lorenz is buried in the Gratham Cemetery, Lincolnshire, UK.
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421138 Flying Officer THOMSON, Beverley John Wentworth Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/39/431 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Wellington LN 553 12 Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 6th January 1945, Wellington LN553 took off at 1350 hours to carry out a cine gun exercise. At 1454 hours the aircraft approached to land and 100 yards up the runway made a heavy wheel landing (with flaps down), and opened up to go round again. The aircraft climbed steadily to a height of 4/500 feet and retracted the undercarriage. It then turned sharply to port and immediately went into a spin at a steep angle from which it did not recover. Six of the crew were killed in the crash and AC2 Ford was injured. In the Inquiry into the accident it was considered that “the Pilot must have selected flaps up and the flaps must have come up so suddenly, that the aircraft assumed a nose down attitude from which the pilot could not recover.” Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAF
421138 FO Thomson, B J W Captain (Pilot) WO C G Dear, (Air Gunner Instructor) AC2 C M Field, (Air Gunner Pupil) AC2 P H Cain, (Air Gunner Pupil) AC2 J F Bartholomew, (Air Gunner Pupil) AC2 B C Hay, (Air Gunner Pupil) AC2 F R Ford, (Air Gunner Pupil)
FO Thomson is buried in the Pembrey (St Illtyd) Churchyard, UK. WO Dear is buried in the Southampton (Hollybrook) Cemetery, UK AC2 Field is buried in the Watford Cemetery, UK. AC2 Cain was cremated in the Golders Green Crematorium, UK. AC2 Bartholomew is buried in the Devizes Cemetery, UK. AC2 Hay is buried in the Edinburgh Liberton Cemetery, UK.
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414145 Sergeant LOVEDAY, Selwyn Keith Source AWM 237 (65) 163/139/184 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
12 Service Flg Trg RCAF
Summary: On the 26th October 1942, Sgt Loveday died of cerebral Spinal Meningitis at 1140pm. He is buried in the Halifax (Fort Massey) Cemetery, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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438006 Leading Aircraftsman HALEY, Peter John Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/17/732 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves records
Harvard 2699 13 Service Flg Trg School RCAF
Summary: On the 12th February 1945, Harvard 2699 took off on a low level cross-country training flight. The aircraft crashed at 1000 hours near Tramping, Lake Saskatchewan, Canada, and the pilot was killed.. Crew: RAAF
438006 LAC P J Haley, (Pupil Pilot)
LAC Haley is buried in the North Battleford Cemetery, Canada.
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421120 Sergeant MANUEL, John Harvison Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/27/73 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Harvard 3071 13 Service Flg Trg School RCAF
Summary: On the 17th March 1943, Harvard 3071 from RCAF St Hubert, crashed at approx 1800 hours near St Amable Belceil township in the Province of Quebec. Crew: RAAF
`421120 Sgt J H Manuel, (Pilot)
Sgt Manuel is buried in the Montreal (Mount Royal) Cemetery, Canada.
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432049 Leading Aircraftsman SMYTHE, Leonard Frederick Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/38/323 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
13 Service Flg Trg School RCAF
Summary: On the 31st October 1943, LAC Smythe, a trainee Pilot was killed when an aircraft he was flying crashed at 1730 hours. He is buried in the Montreal (Notre Dane Des Neiges) Cemetery, Canada.
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427586 Flying Officer BRECHIN, Angus Edward Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/6/1015 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Baltimore FW 754 1343 Conversion Flight 75 O T U RAF
Summary: On the 16th March 1945, Baltimore FW754 took off from RAF Shallufa and crashed near Ames at 2230 hours. All on board were killed. Crew: RAF RAF RAAF RAF
Flt Lt Roper, H D Captain (Pilot) Sgt A Blumberg, (Navigator Bomb Aimer) 427586 FO Brechin, A E (Wireless ir Gunner) Sgt J Lawson, (Air Gunner)
All the crew are buried in the Suez War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt.
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424746 Flight Sergeant ELLIS, Ronald Ethelbert Edward Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/11/124 Commonwealth Ware Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford HN 483 14 (P) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary On the 23rd March 1943, FO Crouch was giving dual instruction to Flt Sgt Ellis with Flt Sgt Munro as 2nd Pupil in Oxford HN483. At approx 1600 hours the aircraft was seen making an approach to land on the same runway as Flt lt Mason. Flt Lt Mason was giving dual instruction in day/night flying to Flt Sgt Brickson in Oxford HN439 , and at 1600 hours was approaching to land on RAF Fraserburgh airfield runway 300 degrees. Both aircraft collided and Oxford HN483 crashed and all on board were killed, while the other aircraft landed safely. The port tail plane of HN483 struck the lower surface of the starboard main plane of HN439. The port tail plane of 483 was broken off and found 150 yards from the wreck of HN483. A Court of Inquiry found that the cause of the accident was due to “The aircraft approached in such a manner that they were blind to each other. The failure of both crews of both aircraft to see each other before the final turn on to the runway.” Crew: HN483 RAF FO Crouch D W (Instructor Pilot) RAAF 424746 Flt Sgt R E E Ellis, (1st Pupil Pilot) RAAF 424786 Flt Sgt D L Munro, (2nd Pupil Pilot) Crew : HN439 RAF Flt Lt Mason (Instructor Pilot) RF Flt Sgt Brickson, (Pupil Pilot) FO Crouch is buried in the Plymouth (Efford) Cemetery, UK Flt Sgt’s Ellis and Munro are buried in the Banff Cemetery, Banffshire, Scotland.
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427829 Flight Sergeant HAMPTON, Thomas Raymond Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/17/575 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford BG 220 14 (P) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 10th May 1943, Oxford BG220 took off from RAF Banff on a solo nonoperational day training flight. The aircraft crashed at 1000 hours at Mains of Kinnoch, Ellen, Aberdeenshire, and the pilot was killed. Crew: RAAF
427829 Flt Sgt T R Hampton, (Pilot)
Flt Sgt Hampton is buried in the Banff Cemetery, Banffshire, Scotland.
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424786 Flight Sergeant MUNRO, David Logan Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/11/124 Commonwealth Ware Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford HN 483 14 (P) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary On the 23rd March 1943, FO Crouch was giving dual instruction to Flt Sgt Ellis with Flt Sgt Munro as 2nd Pupil in Oxford HN483. At approx 1600 hours the aircraft was seen making an approach to land on the same runway as Flt lt Mason. Flt Lt Mason was giving dual instruction in day/night flying to Flt Sgt Brickson in Oxford HN439 , and at 1600 hours was approaching to land on RAF Fraserburgh airfield runway 300 degrees. Both aircraft collided and Oxford HN483 crashed and all on board were killed, while the other aircraft landed safely. The port tail plane of HN483 struck the lower surface of the starboard main plane of HN439. The port tail plane of 483 was broken off and found 150 yards from the wreck of HN483. A Court of Inquiry found that the cause of the accident was due to “The aircraft approached in such a manner that they were blind to each other. The failure of both crews of both aircraft to see each other before the final turn on to the runway.” Crew: HN483 RAF FO Crouch D W (Instructor Pilot) RAAF 424746 Flt Sgt R E E Ellis, (1st Pupil Pilot) RAAF 424786 Flt Sgt D L Munro, (2nd Pupil Pilot) Crew : HN439 RAF Flt Lt Mason (Instructor Pilot) RF Flt Sgt Brickson, (Pupil Pilot) FO Crouch is buried in the Plymouth (Efford) Cemetery, UK Flt Sgt’s Ellis and Munro are buried in the Banff Cemetery, Banffshire, Scotland.
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426188 Flight Sergeant TOFT, Cecil Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/40/151 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford LX 670 14 (P) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 21st February 1944, Oxford LX670 took off from Dallachy airfield, at 2227 hours, with Flt Sgt Upperton as Flying Instructor, detailed to give night circuit and airfield swing to Flt Sgt Toft (Pupil Pilot). The aircraft after taking off on runway 050 gradually lost height and flew into the sea. The wreck of the aircraft was seen on the shore of Spey Bay and the crew were killed. Crew: RAF RAAF
Flt Sgt J R Upperton (Instructor Pilot) 426188 Flt Sgt C Toft, (Pupil Pilot)
Both the crew are buried in the Banff Cemetery, Banffshire, Scotland.
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402381 Sergeant MORGAN, Mervyn Henry Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/145/149 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford N 4730 14 Service Flg Trg School RAF
Summary: On the 24th October 1941, Oxford N4730 took off on a dual ab-initio night training flight. The aircraft crashed near the drome at Gaysforth Wood, near Lyneham, UK, and both the crew were killed. Crew: RAAF RAF
402381 Sgt M H Morgan, (Instructor Pilot) LAC E J P Tapper, (Pupil Pilot)
Both the crew are buried in the Lyneham (St Michael) Churchyard, Wiltshire, UK. A Court of Inquiry into the accident started : “The accident may have been due to heavy overshoot action too late, coupled with a change of wind and failure to maintain a normal rate of climb. The aircraft struck trees one mile east of the drome up wind of the flare path.”
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416144 Leading Aircraftsman BROCKHOFF, Ralph Lindsay Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA 163/93/257 Commonwealth war Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Harvard 3198 14 Service Flg Trg School RCAF
Summary: On the 8th December 1941, Harvard 3198 flown solo by LAC Brockhoff, crashed into bush at 1530 hours 2 miles north east of Tillsonburg, Ontario Canada. The aircraft was returning to base on completion of formation flying. LAC Brockhoff is buried in the Aylmer Cemetery, Canada.
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420217 Leading Aircraftsman LITTLEJOHN, Joseph William Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/138/103 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
14 Service Flg Trg School RCAF
Summary: On the 13th July 1942, an aircraft being flown by PO B D Hughes, (Instructor Pilot) , and LAC Littlejohn (Pupil Pilot), was engaged in practising spins. The aircraft was seen to spin from a height of 7,000 feet without recovery until it was at a very low altitude of approx 1,000 feet, from which height it crashed directly into the ground. The aircraft crashed at 0939 hours, one mile west of the main drome of No 14 SFTS, Aylmer, Canada, and both the crew were killed. Crew: RCAF RAAF
PO Hughes D B (Instructor Pilot) 420217 LAC J W Littlejohn (Pupil Pilot)
Both the crew are buried in the Aylmer Cemetery, Canada.
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426626 Leading Aircraftsman LITZOW, Colin Dent Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/24/119 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Harvard
14 Service Flg Trg School RCAF
Summary: On the 21st June 1943, a Harvard flown by LAC Litzow, crashed at 1435 hours on the Bombing range at Yarmouth,near Aylmer, Ontario, Canada. The Pilot was killed. Crew: RAAF 426626 LAC C D Litzow, (Pupil Pilot) LAC Litzow is buried in the Aylmer Cemetery, Canada.
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410176 Leading Aircraftsman SMITH, John Charles Source: AWMK 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/162/549 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Harvard 2972 14 Service Fly Trg School RCAF
Summary: On the 5th December 1942,, Harvard 2972 shortly after take off during a night flying exercise, crashed at 2300 hours, one mile north west of the aerodrome at Aylmer, Ontario, Canada. The pilot was killed. Crew: RAAF
410176 LAC J C Smith, (Pilot)
LAC Smith is buried in the Aylmer Cemetery, Ontario, Canada.
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409959 Leading Aircraftsman TAYLOR, Geoffrey James Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A9301 Barcode 5522324 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Harvard
14 Service Flg Trg School RCAF
Summary: On the 5th February 1943, a Harvard flown by LAC Taylor crashed at 1300 hours, at Westminster township, near London, Ontario, Canada, and the Pilot was killed. The aircraft had pulled out of a dive, but he delayed his pull out too long, causing the aircraft to mush into the ground. The aircraft was evidently in a stalled condition at the time of impact, borne out by the fact that the starboard wing was not dragged through the snow but left a perfectly clear imprint. The cause of the accident was considered to be unauthorised low flying. Crew: RAAF
409959 LAC G J Taylor, (Pilot)
LAC Taylor is buried in the Aylmer cemetery, Canada.
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Hudson T 9460 1404 Met Flight RAF
Summary: On the 21st July 1942, Hudson T9460 took off from RAF St Eval, Cornwall, on an operational met recce flight. The aircraft crashed at 1450 hours when it hit cliffs at Kellan Head, Port Quin, Cornwall, and all the crew were killed. The aircraft ahd been in the air for 4 hours 55 minutes. The aircraft had returned from the met sortie in conditions of low cloud with a base of about 150 feet and 1000 feet thick. When over the drome the aircraft called on the R/T and it was directed to land at Predannack The aircraft acknowledged this. Instead of flying to Predannack the aircraft flew along the coast, and was seen flying at 50 feet across Watergate Bay in a northerly direction. It appeared that the pilot was following the coast northwards at a low altitude instead of climbing above the low cloud and setting course for Predannick. An Inquiry into the accident found that : “Low cloud was the main contributory factor to the accident. Also the Pilot had disregarded instructions to proceed to Predannack, and it was bad airmanship in trying to follow a difficult coastline in bad visibility.” Crew: RAF RAF RAAF RAAF
Sgt D E Peart, Captain (Pilot) Sgt D J Newcombe, (Observer) 402679 Sgt M Solomon, (Wireless Air Gunner) 401256 Sgt E L Waldron, (Wireless Air Gunner)
Sgt Peart is buried in the St Columb Major Cemetery. Sgt Newcombe is buried in the Okehampton (All Saints) Chuirchyard & Extension,UK. Sgt Solomon is buried in the Plymouth Jewish Cemetery, UK. Sgt Waldron is buried in the St Mawgan (Lanherne) Roman Catholic Cemetery, UK.
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Hudson T 9460 1404 Met Flight RAF
Summary: On the 21st July 1942, Hudson T9460 took off from RAF St Eval, Cornwall, on an operational met recce flight. The aircraft crashed at 1450 hours when it hit cliffs at Kellan Head, Port Quin, Cornwall, and all the crew were killed. The aircraft ahd been in the air for 4 hours 55 minutes. The aircraft had returned from the met sortie in conditions of low cloud with a base of about 150 feet and 1000 feet thick. When over the drome the aircraft called on the R/T and it was directed to land at Predannack The aircraft acknowledged this. Instead of flying to Predannack the aircraft flew along the coast, and was seen flying at 50 feet across Watergate Bay in a northerly direction. It appeared that the pilot was following the coast northwards at a low altitude instead of climbing above the low cloud and setting course for Predannick. An Inquiry into the accident found that : “Low cloud was the main contributory factor to the accident. Also the Pilot had disregarded instructions to proceed to Predannack, and it was bad airmanship in trying to follow a difficult coastline in bad visibility.”. Crew: RAF RAF RAAF RAAF
Sgt D E Peart, Captain (Pilot) Sgt D J Newcombe, (Observer) 402679 Sgt M Solomon, (Wireless Air Gunner) 401256 Sgt E L Waldron, (Wireless Air Gunner)
Sgt Peart is buried in the St Columb Major Cemetery. Sgt Newcombe is buried in the Okehampton (All Saints) Chuirchyard & Extension,UK. Sgt Solomon is buried in the Plymouth Jewish Cemetery, UK. Sgt Waldron is buried in the St Mawgan (Lanherne) Roman Catholic Cemetery, UK.
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15727 Flying Officer FOX, Arthur Leonard Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/14/214 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Hurricane BN 364 1413 Flt RAF
Summary: On the 11th May 1945, Hurricane BN364 detailed to carry out a night meteorological flight, crashed at 0300 hours, approx 2 miles north west of Oastina, Palestine.The Pilot was killed. Crew: RAAF
15727 FO Fox, A L (Pilot)
FO Fox is buried in the Ramley War Cemetery, Israel.
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400792 Sergeant GOLDSWORTHY, Maxwell John Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/142/450 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Baltimore AG 752 1437 Strat Recce Flt RAF
Summary: On the 31st August 1942, Baltimore AG752 crashed in the Middle East when it was shot down in combat with enemy aircraft. All the crew were killed. Their bodies were recovered at sea. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAF
400920 Sgt A C Dyte, Captain (Pilot) 400792 Sgt M J Goldsworthy, (Observer) 401325 Sgt P D Martin, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt B Corran (Wireless Air Gunner)
All the crew are buried in the El Alamein War Cemetery, Egypt.
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400920 Sergeant DYTE, Alan Charles Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/142/450 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Baltimore AG 752 1437 Strat Recce Flt RAF
Summary: On the 31st August 1942, Baltimore AG752 crashed in the Middle East when it was shot down in combat with enemy aircraft. All the crew were killed. Their bodies were recovered at sea. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAF
400920 Sgt A C Dyte, Captain (Pilot) 400792 Sgt M J Goldsworthy, (Observer) 401325 Sgt P D Martin, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt B Corran (Wireless Air Gunner)
All the crew are buried in the El Alamein War Cemetery, Egypt.
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401325 Sergeant MARTIN, Phillip Daniel Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/142/450 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Baltimore AG 752 1437 Strat Recce Flt RAF
Summary: On the 31st August 1942, Baltimore AG752 crashed in the Middle East when it was shot down in combat with enemy aircraft. All the crew were killed. Their bodies were recovered at sea. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAF
400920 Sgt A C Dyte, Captain (Pilot) 400792 Sgt M J Goldsworthy, (Observer) 401325 Sgt P D Martin, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt B Corran (Wireless Air Gunner)
All the crew are buried in the El Alamein War Cemetery, Egypt.
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404159 Flight Sergeant ANDERSON, Axel Henning Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/3/45 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Baltimore AG 829 1437 Strat Reconn Flt RAF
Summary: On the 22nd April 1943, Baltimore AG829 on a non-operational flight, was being ferried to a new landing ground, on an advance move forward of the unit It crashed at 1300 hours at Monastir landing ground, Tunisia, Middle East. Two of the crew were injured and two uninjured. Flt Sgt Anderson died of his injuries on the 23rd April 1943. In landing the port wing dropped, and the port undercarriage hit the ground and collapsed. The aircraft caught fire. All the crew left the aircraft but Flt Sgt Anderson’s clothes were on fire. The cause of the accident was due to the Pilot stalling the aircraft. Crew: RAF RAAF RAF RAF
FO Gand, C T (Pilot) 404159 Flt Sgt A H Anderson, (Navigator Bomb Aimer) Sgt R G Hughes, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt E A Harwood, (Wireless Air Gunner)
Flt Sgt Anderson is buried in the New Cemetery, Sfax, Tunisia.
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405145 Sergeant BAILEY, Edwin Alfred Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/90/301 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page197, Volume 8 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Wellington HF 907 1443 Flight RAF
Summary: On the 5th January 1942, Wellington HF907 took off from RAF Harwell tasked for a fuel consumption test and map reading. The aircraft failed to return and was believed to have crashed in the Irish Sea off Anglesey. Crew: RAF RAF RAAF RAF RAF RAF RCAF
Sgt N V Lloyd, Captain (Pilot) Sgt L J Grove, 405145 Sgt E A Bailey, (Observer) Sgt J W B Cockburn, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt M Hurley, (Air Gunner) Sgt J W Ashby, (Air Gunner) LAC R D J Macdonald, (Radio Mechanic)
Sgt’s Lloyd and Ashby are buried in the Hoylake (Grange) Cemetery, UK Sgt Cockburn is buried in Kirk Malew (St Malew) Churchyard Extension, Isle of Man. All the others have no known grave and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, Surrey, UK.
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405089 Sergeant WILLIAMS, Herbert Noel Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/178/328 Commonwealth war Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 197, Volume 8 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Wellington HX 433 1443 Flight RAF
Summary: On the 28th May 1942, Wellington HX433 took off from RAF Harwell for a nonoperational day consumption test, preparatory for delivery to the Middle East. The aircraft waas flying in cloud, and approx 20 degrees off course, when it crashed into the top of a hill at 2,500 feet above sea level, at Mynydd Moel (near Dolgellau) , Merioneth, North Wales. All the crew were killed. Crew: RCAF RCAF RAF EAAF RAF RAF
Sgt W J P Grant, Captain (Pilot) Sgt H L Davis, (2nd Pilot) Sgt G D Graham, ((Observer) 405089 Sgt H N Williams, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt J I McDowell, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt C J Thomas, (Air Gunner)
Sgt’s Grant, Davis, Graham and Williams are buried in the Tywyn Cemetery,UK. Sgt McDowell is buried in the Ballyroney Presbyterian Churchyard, County Down Northern Ireland. Sgt Thomas is buried in the Mountain Ash (Maesyrarian) Cemetery, Glamorgan, Wales, UK.
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411321 Flying Officer HARDIMAN, Leo George Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/17/876 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Spitfire PV 197 145 Maintenance Unit RAF
Summary: On the 30th November 1944, Spitfire PV197 detailed to carry out a daytime test flight, crashed at 1405 hours at Bona Allem, 7kims east of Casablanca, Morocco. The Pilot was killed. The Pilot had reported that the engine had cut at 8,000 feet, and that he was attempting a glide landing. He attempted to bale out when the aircraft caught fire, but was unsuccessful. His body was found 500 yards from where the aircraft crashed. The rip cord had not operated. Crew: RAAF
411321 FO Hardiman, L G (Pilot)
FO Hardiman is buried in the Ben M’sik European Cemetery, Morocco. The cemetery is 6kms from Casablanca town centre.
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Wellington X 9812 - Z 103 Sqn RAF
Summary: Wellington X9812 of 103 Sqn RAF took off from RAF Station Binbrook, at 2310 hours on the night of 25/26th June 1942, to attack Bremen, Germany. The aircraft participated in the Third “Thousand Plan” attack of 1942, Nothing was heard from the aircraft after take off and it did not return to base. Crew: RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAF
Sqd Ldr Atkinson, Captain (Pilot). 403432 Sgt J.G.O’Sullivan, Observer. – 1481 Flt RAF 407603 Sgt D.H.McIntosh, Air Bomber. – 1481 Flt RAF 403495 Sgt A.N.Blackley, Wireless Operator/Air Gunner. – 103 Sqd RAF Sgt Waller, Air Gunner.
Following post war enquiries and investigations, it was established that the bodies of Sgt O’Sullivan (RAAF) and Sgt McIntosh (RAAF) were washed ashore at Vlieland and Terschelling respectively, and their remains are interred in the local cemeteries. These islands are two of the Friesian group of islands off the north west coast of Holland. It was presumed that the aircraft had crashed in the North Sea, and that the remaining missing members of the crew had lost their lives at sea. Their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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Wellington X 9812 - Z 103 Sqn RAF
Summary: Wellington X9812 of 103 Sqn RAF took off from RAF Station Binbrook, at 2310 hours on the night of 25/26th June 1942, to attack Bremen, Germany. The aircraft participated in the Third “Thousand Plan” attack of 1942, Nothing was heard from the aircraft after take off and it did not return to base. Crew: RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAF
Sqd Ldr Atkinson, Captain (Pilot). 403432 Sgt J.G.O’Sullivan, Observer. – 1481 Flt RAF 407603 Sgt D.H.McIntosh, Air Bomber. – 1481 Flt RAF 403495 Sgt A.N.Blackley, Wireless Operator/Air Gunner. – 103 Sqd RAF Sgt Waller, Air Gunner
Following post war enquiries and investigations, it was established that the bodies of Sgt O’Sullivan (RAAF) and Sgt McIntosh (RAAF) were washed ashore at Vlieland and Terschelling respectively, and their remains are interred in the local cemeteries. These islands are two of the Friesian group of islands off the north west coast of Holland. It was presumed that the aircraft had crashed in the North Sea, and that the remaining missing members of the crew had lost their lives at sea. Their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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402840 Flight Sergeant ARNOT, Arthur Gordon Herbert Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A9301 Barcode 5538895 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
1488 Flight RAF
Summary: On the 31st August 1942, Flt Sgt Arnot, a Pilot, was killed in a flying accident in the UK. He is buried in the Maldon Cemetery, UK.
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405788 Pilot Officer DEVINE, Phillip Eena Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A9300Barcode 5374099 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
1492 Target Towing Flight RAF
Summary: On the 24th June 1943, PO Devine, a Pilot, was killed in an aircraft accident at Greenham Common, airfield, Berkshire, UK. He is buried in the Oxford (Botlry) Cemetery, UK.
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417055 Sergeant Deacon, Kenneth Walter Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/9/104 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford R 6388 15 (F) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 7th June 1943, Oxford R6388 crashed at 1220 hours, during a solo non-operational training flight, and the Pupil Pilot was killed. The pilot was carrying out navigation exercise No 5. Having landed at Grove and taken off from there at 1200 hours, he was returning to base The aircraft was seen at about 1230 hours close to the circuit area at Ramsbury, Wiltshire, at a height of 1,500 feet, when it was seen to go into a vertical and crash. Crew: RAAF
417055 Sgt K W Deacon, (Pupil Pilot)
Sgt Deacon is buried in the Andover Cemetery, UK.
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409336 Flight Sergeant SWAN, William Robertson Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705 166/38/149 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford HM 727 15 (P) Adv Flg RAF
Summary: On the 22nd May 1943, Oxford HM727 during a non-operational day W/T cross country training flight, crashed at 1645 hours two miles north of Beaminster, Dorset. The pilot was killed. Crew: RAAF RAF
409336 Flt Sgt W R Swan, (Pupil Pilot) LAC F H B Porter, (Wireless Air Gunner under Training)
Flt Sgt Swan is buried in the Taunton (St Mary’s) Cemetery, UK. LAC Porter is buried in the Darlington West Cemetery, UK.
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405052 Flight Sergeant FRITH, Rex Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/14/97 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford HM 907 15 (P) Advanced Flg RAF
Summary: On the night of 17/18th September 1943, Oxford HM907 took off at 2345 hours from RAF Ramsbury, Wiltshire, authorised to do solo night circuits and landings. After three landing and overshoots, the aircraft took off again and gained to height of 3/400 feet, when the aircraft stalled and dived into the ground. It crashed at 0030 hours about two miles from the runway, and burst into flames. The Pilot was killed. An Inquiry into the accident considered it resulted from “an error of judgement by the Pilot.” Crew: RAAF
405052 Flt Sgt R Frith, (Pilot)
Flt Sgt Frith is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, UK.
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418647 Flight Sergeant DOWLING, Roy William Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/10/184 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford NM 306 15 (P) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 12th February 1944, Oxford NM306 took off from RAF Babdown Farm at 0930 hours, detailed to carry out a short cross-country flight for the purpose of R/T and W/T training. The aircraft crashed at 1100 hours approx at Little Somerford, Gloucester when the aircraft struck the ground at high speed with its starboard main plane, and both the crew were killed. Eye witnesses heard the roar of aircraft engines and saw the aircraft appearing from cloud. It turned completely upside down, then rolled over to the left a little more than half way. It then dived down with the right wing down on a fairly steep angle, with the undercarriage fully extended. The main cause of the accident was considered to be loss of control by the pilot. Crew : RAAF RAF
418647 Flt Sgt R W Dowling (Pupil Pilot) PO Nettleton, W H (Navigator Wireless)
Both the crew are buried in the Bath (Haycombe cemetery, UK,
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429316 Flight Sergeant FORSTER Harry Phillip Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A 705, 166/118/589 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford PG 986 15 (P) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 8th January 1945, Oxford PG986 took off from Long Newton, Gloucestershire, on a non-operational night flight authorised to carry out W/T training. The aircraft crashed at 2150 hours when it hit a house and the crew were killed. PG986 was given D/F bearings which brought it back to Long Newton airfield, and it was over the airfield at 2132 hours. Snow was falling at the time when the aircraft collided with the house known as Long Newton Priory at considerable speed. The aircraft caught fire and was totally destroyed. There was no evidence to show why it was flying so low at the time of the accident. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAF
429316 Flt Sgt H P Forster, (Captain (Pilot) 429207 Flt Sgt F Hutchinson, (2nd Pilot) Sgt P Lewis, (Wireless Operator)
Flt Sgt Forster is buried in the Bath (Haycombe) Cemetery, UK. Flt Sgt Hutchinson is buried in the Newcastle-upon-Tyne (St Andrew’s & Jesmond) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Lewis is buried in the Eckington Burial Ground, UK.
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428187 Flight Sergeant HOFTO, Thomas Halvor Source: AWM 237 (650 NAA: A705, 166/18/643 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
15 (P) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: Flt Sgt Hofto, a Pilot, died at Tetbury, Gloucester, of Miliary Tubercolosis on 1st April 1945. He had been admitted to hospital on the 26th February 1945. Flt Sgt Hofta is buried in the Bath (Haycombe) Cemetery, UK.
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429207 Flight Sergeant HUTCHINSON, Frank Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A 705, 166/118/589 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford PG 986 15 (P) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 8th January 1945, Oxford PG986 took off from Long Newton, Gloucestershire, on a non-operational night flight authorised to carry out W/T training. The aircraft crashed at 2150 hours when it hit a house and the crew were killed. PG986 was given D/F bearings which brought it back to Long Newton airfield, and it was over the airfield at 2132 hours. Snow was falling at the time when the aircraft collided with the house known as Long Newton Priory at considerable speed. The aircraft caught fire and was totally destroyed. There was no evidence to show why it was flying so low at the time of the accident. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAF
429316 Flt Sgt H P Forster, Captain (Pilot) 429207 Flt Sgt F Hutchinson, (2nd Pilot) Sgt P Lewis, (Wireless Operator)
Flt Sgt Forster is buried in the Bath (Haycombe) Cemetery, UK. Flt Sgt Hutchinson is buried in the Newcastle-upon-Tyne (St Andrew’s & Jesmond) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Lewis is buried in the Eckington Burial Ground, UK.
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15 (P) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 19th May 1942, Sgt Rutherford, a Pilot, was killed in an aircraft accident He is buried in the Leconfield (St Catherine) Churchyard, UK.
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405779 Sergeant STUART, Clement John Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/162/419 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford V 4215 15 (P) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 4th August 1942, Oxford V4215, a dual control aircraft, detailed to carry out a night cross country flight, crashed two miles west of Tholthorpe, Yorkshire, UK, and all the crew were killed. The aircraft route was Leconfield-Helmesley-Patley BridgeLeconfield. And the period of the flight was one and a half hours. The aircraft crashed at 0250 hours on the last leg of the course. It had been in touch by W/T with the operator at Station Hdqrs continuously from 0202 to 0235 when a signal was received ‘closing down going over to D/F.” A report by an Investigating Officer into the accident stated ; “ In my opinion the pilot had lost his bearings and also lost control of the aircraft which flew into the ground in a vertical dive.”. Crew: RAAF RAF RAF
405779 Sgt C J Stuart, Captain (1st Pilot) Sgt H A Thewles, (2nd Pilot0 AC1 J Davies, (Wireless Operator)
Sgt Stuart is buried in the Newton-upon-Ouse (All Saints) Churchyard, UK. Sgt Thewles is buried in the Hal Temprice (Hessle) Cemetery, UK.
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415334 Sergeant JONES, Ivor George Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : 705, 166/21/74 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford MP 275 15 (Pilot) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 20th October 1943, Oxford MP275 from Kembla Drome Gloucester, UK, crashed during a solo night non-operational exercise, and the pilot was killed. The aircraft took off from Long Newton drome at 1930 hours, to practice flying on one engine, and climbing, gliding, and steep turns on the course from Base- Hullavington Pundit- Southrop Pundit- Aston Down Pundit- Base. The aircraft was due to land at 2115 hours, and it would probably fly the course three times in he time at its disposal. At approx 2050 hours the aircraft was seen by eight witnesses flying in a westerly direction with its navigation lights on, but it suddenly started to dive and the engines to roar. Witnesses then lost sight of the aircraft and heard a crash. There was no evidence as to the cause of the crash, but it was considered that the pilot may have lost control for a short period when the aircraft went into a diving turn to port, that the pilot recovered control, and was almost flying straight and level at moment of impact. It was considered that drowsiness on the part of the Pilot may have been a possible cause, but that there was no evidence to support that. Crew: RAAF
415334 Sgt I G Jones, (Pupil Pilot)
Sgt Jones is buried in the Bath (Haycombe) Cemetery, Englishcombe, Somerset, UK.
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433246 Flight Sergeant SWINEY, Charles Bruce Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/38/823 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford LK 169 15 (Pilot) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 25th November 1944, Flt Sgt Swiney flying Oxford LK169 took off at 1419 hours detailed to carry out a solo non-operational cross-country flight, No 5 exercise, He was warned to turn back if a deterioration in the weather was experienced. The route was Base-Castle Combe-Lydney-Leominster-Smitterfield-Henley on Thames-Base. The aircraft failed to return from the exercise. Three other pilots on the same exercise had turned back because of the weather. Air and ground searches did not locate the aircraft until the 28th November. LK169 had crashed into the crest of Breddon Hill in Defford, and the pilot had been killed. A report into the accident considered it was an “error of judgement on the part of the pilot in descending below his safety height in conditions of poor visibility.” Crew: RAAF
433246 Flt Sgt C B Swiney, (Pilot)
Flt Sgt Swiney is buried in the Bath (Haycombe) Cemetery, UK
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411865 Sergeant C LOTHIER, Grahame Hilton Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/97/174 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford R 6081 15 (Pilot) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 27th September 1942, Oxford R6081 took off from RAF Kirmington at 0840 hours on a solo cross country training flight. The aircraft crashed at North Anston near Sheffield,.and the pilot was killed. The course was Kirmington (Base) – WorksopWorksop Kettering- Kettering- Boston- Base. A Court of Inquiry into the accident reported : “ The weather was good on take off but the Pilot had been warned to watch the weather. He encountered heavy and widespread fog for some miles in the course of the cross country flight, and came down to get a pin point and probably to make a precautionary landing. The aircraft struck a tree and crashed. The accident was considered to be an error of judgement by the pilot not to tun back to base. Nor should he have some down to pin point his position. The Group Commander of No 21 Group stated ; ‘Both FO Ross and Robinson were blameworthy and irresponsible in permitting Clothier to proceed when the weather report clearly indicated hazy and extensive fog patches over part of the route. Also Flt Lt Stule for not executing sufficient control must also share responsibility accordingly.” Crew : RAAF
411865 Sgt G H Clothier, (Pupil Pilot)
Sgt Clothier is buried in the Doncaster (Rose Hill) Cemetery, UK.
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414478 Sergeant FRANCIS, Bryan Gordon Grosvenor Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/14/27 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford AB 725 15 Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 21st march 1943, Oxford AB725, from RAF Standlake, Oxfordshire, on a nonoperational day training flight, crashed at 1631 hours at Stanton Harcourt, Oxford. The crew of two were killed. The starboard wing struck the ground when the aircraft was carrying out low flying practice which the instructor had authorised. The accident was considered an apparent error of judgement by the pilot. Crew: RAF RAAF
WO J R T Hazelton, (1st Pilot Instructor) 414478 Sgt B G G Francis, (Pupil Pilot)
WO Hazelton is buried in the Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK Sgt Fancis is buried in the Ramsbury Holy Cross Churchyard, Wiltshire, UK..
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411930 Flying Officer JOHNSTONE, David Douglas Leggatt Source: AWM 237 (650 NAA : A705, 166/21/48 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford BG 236 15 Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 20th July 1943, Oxford BG236 took off at 0915 hours, on a non-operational day training flight in which the instructor was authorised to give dual instruction in instrument flying to his pupil. At about 0945 hours BG236 collided with Oxford 721 and both aircraft force landed to the north of Ramsbury. Both the crew in BG236 were killed, and one was killed in Oxford 721. Crew: BG236 RAAF 411930 FO Johnstone, D D L (Pilot Instructor) RCAF Sgt E P Tanner, (Pupil Pilot) FO Johnstone and Sgt Tanner are buried in the Bath (Haycombe) Cemetery, UK.
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421026 Sergeant NELSON, Francis Leon Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/29/22 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford V 4053 15 (Pilot) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 28th May 1943, Oxford V4053 from RAF Watchfield, on a non-operational daytime beam approach exercise, crashed at 1750 hours near Swindon, Wiltshire, UK. The Instructor Pilot died of his injuries, and Sgt Nelson was killed in the accident. A beam approach exercise teaches a pilot to navigate to the landing ground under conditions of poor visibility. The aircraft was seen to touch down at the Kelmscott drome, Gloucester, rise about five feet with its starboard wing down, fly level, and again drop its starboard wing when about 25 feet high. The aircraft righted itself once more and rose to about 50 feet in height, when the starboard wing dropped again and the aircraft turned sharply to the right. After passing over the landing ground at right angles to its original line of approach, the aircraft was seen to fall nose first, with a spiral motion to the right. The accident occurred after the Instructor or Pupil pilot had completed an approach on the beam. From eye witness accounts, it appeared the pilot was in difficulties immediately following the touch down, the moment when normally the throttles are opened and overshoot procedures commenced. It was evident that the aircraft was not under full control. Crew: RAF RAAF
PO Peters, S G (Instructor Pilot) 421026 Sgt F L Nelson, (Pupil Pilot)
PO Peters is buried in the Worthing Durrington Cemetery, UK. Sgt Nelson is buried in the Watchfield Military Cemetery, UK.
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414282 Sergeant WEBSTER, Roy Charles Morgan Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA :A705, 166/43/86 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford V 3335 15 (Pilot) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 2nd March 1943, Oxford V3335 on a solo night flying exercise, crashed at approx 0300 hours near Wilson Park Farm, near Ramsbury drome, Wiltshire, UK. The Pilot was killed. The aircraft hit a tree in a position about the commencement of the down wind leg. A sudden and unforseen deterioration of the weather may have been a contributory factor, causing loss of control by the pilot. Crew: RAAF
414282 Sgt R C M Webster, (Pilot)
Sgt Webster is buried in the Andover Cemetery, Hanpshire, UK
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403422 Sergeant ASTLEY, Bruce Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/88/92 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Gipsy Major L 5928 15 Elementary Flg Trg School RAF
Summary: On the 28th January 1942, Gipsy Major L5928 from RAF Kingstown Cumberland, crashed and SZgt Astley was killed and LAC Waite injured. A report into the Flying accident stated : “ The aircraft stalled during an instructional demonstration at too low an altitude. It went into a spin through failure to use the controls properly, which was also the cause of the spin being continued unduly. The aircraft crashed into a high tree during recovery in the resultant dive.” Crew: RAAF RAF
403422 Sgt B Astley, (Instructor Pilot) LAC J McJ M Waite, (Pupil Pilot0
Sgt Astley is buried in the Carlisle (Dalston Road) Cemetery, UK
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417930 Sergeant PATERSON, Ronald McGregor Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/149/258 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Tiger Moth EM 906 15 Elementary Trg School RAF
Summary: On the 10th August 1944, Tiger Moth EM906 at approx 1640 hours, crashed during a pin pointing and map reading training flight, at Limekilns Farm, Annan, Dumphrieshire, Scotland. The pilot was injured and Sgt Paterson was killed. The aircraft was found crashed in a field. It had crashed into wind in a steep nose down position. Crew: RAF RAAF
Sgt L W Cairns, (Pilot) PRC Refresher Sgt R McG Paterson, (Navigator Bomb Aimer) PRC Refresher
Sgt Paterson is buried in the Chester (Blacon) Cemetery)
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439637 Leading Aircraftsman BAKER, Alwyn Royce Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/5/618 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Anson FP 930 15 Service Trg School RCAF
Summary: On the 20th July 1944, Anson FP930 , during a non-operational low level training exercise, at approx 1100 hours, crashed in the vicinity of Claresholm, Alberta, Canada, approx 29 miles north East from Arrowood Town. All on board were killed. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF
422869 Flt Sgt J C McKittrick, (Pilot) 439559 LAC L H B Bennett, (Pupil Pilot) 439637 LAC A R Baker, (Pupil Pilot) PAX
They are buried in the Claresholm Cemetery, Canada.
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`439559 Leading Aircraftsman BENNETT, Leon Herbert Bernard Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/5/618 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Anson FP 930 15 Service Trg School RCAF
Summary: On the 20th July 1944, Anson FP930 , during a non-operational low level;training exercise, at approx 1100 hours, crashed in the vicinity of Claresholm, Alberta, Canada, approx 29 miles north East from Arrowood Town. All on board were killed. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF
422869 Flt Sgt J C McKittrick, (Pilot) 439559 LAC L H B Bennett, (Pupil Pilot) 439637 LAC A R Baker, (Pupil Pilot) PAX
They are buried in the Claresholm Cemetery, Canada.
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`427842 Leading Aircraftsman BRIGHTON, William Lawrence Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/6/312 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
15 Service Flg Trg School RCAF
Summary: On the 30th October 1943, LAC Brighton, an Aircrew 11 pilot trainee, during a solo navigation exercise, crashed at approx 2359 hours, at Arrowood, Alberta, Canada, 24 miles south of Gleishen Alberta, Canada. The Pilot was killed. Crew: RAAF
427842 LAC W L Brighton, (Pupil Pilot)
LAC Brighton is buried in the Claresholm Cemetery, Canada.
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422869 Flt Sgt McKITTRICK, Jack Curtis Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/5/618 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Anson FP 930 15 Service Trg School RCAF
Summary: On the 20th July 1944, Anson FP930 , during a non-operational low level training exercise, at approx 1100 hours, crashed in the vicinity of Claresholm, Alberta, Canada, approx 29 miles north East from Arrowood Town. All on board were killed. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF
422869 Flt Sgt J C McKittrick, (Pilot) 439559 LAC L H B Bennett, (Pupil Pilot) 439637 LAC A R Baker, (Pupil Pilot) PAX
They are buried in the Claresholm Cemetery, Canada.
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118598 Leading Aircraftsman VIDLER, Ian Robert Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA :A705, 166/42/103 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Anson 8627 15 Service Flg Trg School RCAF
Summary: On the 21st January 1945, Anson 8627 crashed on river ice at 1430 hours, during a low level navigational exercise. The aircraft collided with a ferry cable suspended 25 feet above the ice, near Bassano, Alberta, Canada. The Pupil Pilot and an RCAF and RAF member on board were killed in the crash. Crew: RAAF
118598 LAC I R Vidler, (Pupil Pilot)
LAC Vidler is buried in the Claresholm Cemetery, Canada.
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437247 Flying Officer BAUER, Louis Walter Allan Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A9300 Barcode 5372181 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
15 Service Flg Trg School RAF
Summary: On the 28th August 1944, FO Bauer, a Pilot, was killed in a flying accident near Alberta, Canada. He is buried in the Clareholm Cemetery, Canada.
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406670 Sergeant YEAMAN, Alfred Neil Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/181/67 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 208, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford AT 724 1519 BAT Flight RAF
Summary: On the 4th January 19423, Oxford AT724 took off from RAF Mildenhall at 1515 hours, for beam flying practice, from 1515 to 1730 hours. At 1645 hours the aircraft crashed on the downwind side of the drome and two were killed and one injured. At 1645 hours the aircraft was seen to be proceeding on a course 060 degrees across the drome at approx 150 feet height. The undercarriage and the flaps were down, and the aircraft dived into the ground and caught fire. A report into the accident stated : “Sgt Cook who was injured stated that: “at 1630 hours the auxiliary petrol cocks were still in the OFF position.” The maximum endurance with the main tanks only ON is approx 3.5 hours. The aircraft had been flying since 1315 hours and as the accident occurred at 1645 hours this time coincided with the maximum endurance of the aircraft on main tanks only. After the crash, the aircrafts auxiliary fuel tank cocks were found in the OFF position. “ Crew: RAAF RAF` RAF
406670 Sgt A N Yeaman, (1st Pilot Instructor) Sgt R J Brewer, (Pupil Pilot) Sgt E G Cook (Pupil Pilot)
Sgt Yeaman is buried in the Feltwell (St Nicholas) Churchyard, UK. Sgt Brewer is buried in the City of London cemetery at Manor Park, East Ham, UK.
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423264 Flying Officer STEPHENS, Ronald Frederick Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/28/360 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Mitchell FV 986 16 (P) Service Flg Trg School RAF
Summary: On the 24th July 1944, Mitchell FV986 with a Pupil crew on board, took off from RAF Finmere at 0125 hours, detailed to carry out a non-operational night training exercise. The aircraft crashed at 0230 hours at Hallams Lane, Chilwell, Beeston, and all the crew were killed. The aircraft was under the control of Honiley, and at 0220 hours a fix was obtained showing that the aircraft was on track over Leicxester between Northampton and Nottinghgam. At 0230 hours the aircraft crashed vertically into the ground at Beeston, Nottingham while on a southerly course. A Court of Inquiry into the accident considered “ it was possible that the Pilot might have tired, and overcome by tiredness had fallen forward on to the controls, or that the Pilot, who suffered from a grumbling appendix, may have had a sudden spasm of pain which doubled him up and caused him to push the controls forward. The Court considered that structural or engine failure was unlikely.” Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RCAF
`430040 FO Montgomery, A M (Pupil Pilot) 423264 FO Stephens, R F (Pupil Navigator) 414907 Flt Sgt A A Cook, (Pupil Wireless Operator Air) Sgt N A Hartrick, (Pupil Air Gunner)
FO Montgomery and FO Stephens are buried in the Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, UK Sgt Hartrick is buried in the Harrogater (Stonefall) Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK. Flt Sgt Cook has no known grave and his name is commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing Runnymede, UK.
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430040 Flying Officer MONTGOMERY, Alan Martin Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/28/360 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Mitchell FV 986 16 (P) Service Flg Trg School RAF
Summary: On the 24th July 1944, Mitchell FV986 with a Pupil crew on board, took off from RAF Finmere at 0125 hours, detailed to carry out a non-operational night training exercise. The aircraft crashed at 0230 hours at Hallams Lane, Chilwell, Beeston, and all the crew were killed. The aircraft was under the control of Honiley, and at 0220 hours a fix was obtained showing that the aircraft was on track over Leicxester between Northampton and Nottinghgam. At 0230 hours the aircraft crashed vertically into the ground at Beeston, Nottingham while on a southerly course. A Court of Inquiry into the accident considered “ it was possible that the Pilot might have tired, and overcome by tiredness had fallen forward on to the controls, or that the Pilot, who suffered from a grumbling appendix, may have had a sudden spasm of pain which doubled him up and caused him to push the controls forward. The Court considered that structural or engine failure was unlikely.” Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RCAF
`430040 FO Montgomery, A M (Pupil Pilot) 423264 FO Stephens, R F (Pupil Navigator) 414907 Flt Sgt A A Cook, (Pupil Wireless Operator Air) Sgt N A Hartrick, (Pupil Air Gunner)
FO Montgomery and FO Stephens are buried in the Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, UK Sgt Hartrick is buried in the Harrogater (Stonefall) Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK. Flt Sgt Cook has no known grave and his name is commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS 409940 Flying Officer POULTER, Henry Alfred Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/33/74 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 66, Volume 8. Halifax Aircraft Type: EB 198 Serial number: Radio call sign: 1664 Conversion RAF Unit: Summary: On the 15th September 1943, Halifax EB198 took off from RAF Croft, near Darlington, County Durham, detailed to carry out a high level bombing over Strensall bombing range. It crashed at Stillington, three miles north of Eastmoor, Yorkshire at 1143 hours, and the Pilot was killed. The aircraft was making a run to drop its third bomb, when the Pilot’s escape hatch became open from the jettison pins. The crew endeavoured to close the hatch but failed, and the door blew off. The hatch struck the starboard fin above the tail plane, damaging the leading edge and also the starboard rudder. The Captain ordered the crew to abandon the aircraft which they did successfully, but they were injured or slightly injured in the process. The Pilot then did a circle and set a course for base, when some three miles from where the crew baled out, the aircraft was seen to go into a dive, recover, then do a complete slow roll after which it crashed and burst into flame. Crew: RAAF `409940 FO Poulter, H A Captain (Pilot) RCAF Sgt H Glass, (Flight Engineer) RAF Sgt O W May, (Navigator) RAF FO Graham, C M (Bomb Aimer) RAF Sgt G O Sharp, (Wireless Air Gunner) RCAF Sgt M J Robinson, (Mid Upper Gunner) RAF Sgt Finlay, (Rear Gunner) FO Poulter is buried in the Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK A Court of Inquiry into the accident found that : “The primary cause of the accident was the hatch opening and subsequently being jettisoned, damaged the starboard fin. The Court was of the opinion that the damage was insufficient to make the aircraft unairworthy, and that the Pilot ultimately lost control of the aircraft.”
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS 419370 Flight Sergeant WILSON, Douglas Harold Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/12/90 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second o9rld War, 1939-1947, Page 124 Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Stirling LK 564 1651 Conversion 31 Base RAF
Summary: On the night of 14/15th July 1944, Stirling LK564 took off from RAF Wratting Connon at 2245 hours, detailed to carry out a Bullseye sortie. While the aircraft was banking at 3,000 feet, the Pilot lost control and the aircraft spun in, at approx 0330 hours at Shortgrove Park, near Saffron Walden, Essex. All the crew were killed. Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAF RAAF RAF RAF RAF
419370 Flt Sgt D H Wilson, Captain (Pilot) Flt Sgt J B Fsirservice, (Flight Engineer) FO Davie, P (Screened Navigator) Sgt W J Morgan (Navigator) 428757 Flt Sgt H W Evans, (Air Bomber) Sgt S Houston, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt H L Williams, (Mid Upper Gunner) Sgt M Wilkinson, (Rear Gunner)
Flt Sgt’s Wilson and Evans are buried in the Cambridge City Cemetery, Cambridgeshire, UK. The cemetery is known locally as the Newmarket Road Cemetery. Flt Sgt Fairservice is buried in the Hamilton West Cemetery, UK. FO Davie is buried in the Stirling (Valley) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Morgan is buried in the Swindon (Whitworth Road) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Houston is buried in the Sutton Coldfield Cemetery, UK. Sgt Williams is buried in the Llandudno (Great Orme’s Head) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Wilkinson is buried in the Glasgow (Eastwood) Cemetery, Scotland, UK.
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428757 Flight Sergeant EVANS, Harry William Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/12/90 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second o9rld War, 1939-1947, Page 124 Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Stirling LK 564 1651 Conversion 31 Base RAF
Summary: On the night of 14/15th July 1944, Stirling LK564 took off from RAF Wratting Connon at 2245 hours, detailed to carry out a Bullseye sortie. While the aircraft was banking at 3,000 feet, the Pilot lost control and the aircraft spun in, at approx 0330 hours at Shortgrove Park, near Saffron Walden, Essex. All the crew were killed. Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAF RAAF RAF RAF RAF
419370 Flt Sgt D H Wilson, Captain (Pilot) Flt Sgt J B Fsirservice, (Flight Engineer) FO Davie, P (Screened Navigator) Sgt W J Morgan (Navigator) 428757 Flt Sgt H W Evans, (Air Bomber) Sgt S Houston, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt H L Williams, (Mid Upper Gunner) Sgt M Wilkinson, (Rear Gunner)
Flt Sgt’s Wilson and Evans are buried in the Cambridge City Cemetery, Cambridgeshire, UK. The cemetery is known locally as the Newmarket Road Cemetery. Flt Sgt Fairservice is buried in the Hamilton West Cemetery, UK. FO Davie is buried in the Stirling (Valley) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Morgan is buried in the Swindon (Whitworth Road) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Houston is buried in the Sutton Coldfield Cemetery, UK. Sgt Williams is buried in the Llandudno (Great Orme’s Head) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Wilkinson is buried in the Glasgow (Eastwood) Cemetery, Scotland, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS 416165 Flying Officer BROOK, Kenneth Richard DFC Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/6/985 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 162, Volume 8 Lancaster Aircraft Type: JB 699 Serial number: Radio call sign: 1651 Conversion 73 Base RAF Unit: Summary: On the night of 3/4th March 1945, Lancaster JB699 too0k off from RAF Woolfox Lodge at 1913 hours, as part of a diversionary force of ninety-five aircraft supporting main force operations. The aircraft was shot down by an intruder aircraft, at 0135 hours, diving almost vertically to crash near Cottesmore airfield. All the crew were killed. The special flight was of six hours duration. At 0040 hours an air raid RED was received and this was transmitted on Base D/F. At 0125 hours JB699 was returning from its mission, and Flt Lt Baum called up on R/T and was immediately given the code word for a diversion and told to switch off his navigation lights. This was acknowledged, and about five minutes later a combat was seen to be taking place just north of the airfield. At 0135 hours JB6099 was shot down by an enemy intruder near Cottesmore airfield. Crew: RAF `Flt Lt D J Baum, Captain (Pilot) RAF Sgt J A W Smith, (Flight Engineer) RAF PO Davies, D C (Navigator) RAF Flt Sgt R Warne, (Air Bomber) RNZAF Flt Sgt C E Gardener, (Wireless Air Gunner) RAAF 416165 FO Brook, K R DFC (Mid Upper Gunner) RAF Sgt T Platt, (Rear Gunner) Flt Lt Baum is buried in the Edinburgh (Piershill) Cemetery, Scotland, UK. Sgt Smith is buried in the Longbenton (Benton) Cemetery, UK. FO Davies, Flt Sgt Warne and Flt Sgt Gardener are buried in the Cambridge City Cemetery, Cambridgeshire, UK. FO Brook is buried in the Bradford (North Brierley) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Platt is buried in the Golborne (St Thomas) Churchyard, UK .Citation : The Citation for the DFC awarded to FO Brook then of 578 RAF Sqn, is that of a General Citation (London Gazette of 6/6/1944 page 2701 refers)
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`427370 Pilot Officer BIESIOT, Leslie Hendrik Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/5/721 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, page 138, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Stirling LK 501 QQ – L 1651 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 30th September 1944, Stirling LK501 took off from RAF Wratting Comm,on at 1940 hours, detailed to carry out a non-operational training flight tasked for a flashlight sortie, but about five minutes after take off, the aircraft crashed at Horse Heath, about 12 miles south east of Cambridge. Five of the crew were killed and two were injured.. An Inquiry into the accident found that : “An examination of the wreck disclosed that the cause of the accident was a technical failure. Ruptured right studs holding down No 6 cylinder of the port outer engine. The cylinder bore loose and the resulting damage caused the aircraft to crash.” Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAAF RAF RAF RAF
427370 PO Biesiot, L H Captain (Pilot) Sgt A S Titchener, (Flight Engineer) Sgt S F Davies, (Navigator) 426747 Flt Sgt B T F Johnson, (Air Bomber) Sgt G Crozier, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt J Dare, (Mid Upper Gunner) Sgt H Stephenson, (Rear Gunner)
Killed Killed Killed Injured Died of injuries Killed Killed
PO Biesiot and Sgt Titchener are buried in the Cambridge City Cemetery, Cambridgeshire. The cemetery is known locally as the Newmarket Road Cemetery. Sgt Davies is buried in the Sketty (Bethel) Welsh Congregational Chapelyard, UK. Sgt Crozier is buried in the Redcliffe (St Mary) Churchyard, UK. Sgt Dare is buried in the Crdiff (Llandaff) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Stephenson is buried in the Liverpool (Allerton) Cemetery, UK.
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Stirling N 6005 - D2 1651 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 31st August 1943, Stirling N6005 took off from RAF Downham Market, Norfolk, intending to return to RAF Waterbeach. Some 10 minutes into the flight at 2040 hours, the aircraft banked steeply and spun into the ground a mile north at Littleport Side, Shippey Hill on the border between Cambridgeshire and Suffolk and approx 7 miles NNE of Ely. The nine crew on board were killed. Eye witnesses said the aircraft was flying very low in the region of 200 and 400 feet, with all navigation lights on. The aircraft approached Shippey Hill railway station and was observed to suddenly climb and at the same time make a violent turn to starboard as if to avoid the signal box. The aircraft did not recover from this turn and the reason for flying so low was not known. Crew: RAAF RNZAF RAF RAF RAAF RAAF RNZAF RAAF RAF
402941 FO Woods, C W DFM Captain (Pilot Instructor) Flt Sgt R G Cotton, (Pilot) WO R W Pratt, (Flight Engineer Instructor) Sgt D Parsons,(Flight Engineer 415024 Flt Sgt I A Eliot, (Navigator) 412778 Flt Sgt J F B Wearne, (Air Bomber) Flt Sgt F Payne, (Wireless Air Gunner) 421954 Flt Sgt G L Yensen, (Air Gunner) Sgt P Irwin, (Air Gunner)
The four RAAF and two RNZAF airmen together with WO Pratt, are buried in the Cambridge City Cemetery, Cambridgeshire. The Cemetery is known locally as the Newmarket road cemetery. Sgt Parsons is buried in the Stockton-on-Tees (Oxbridge Road) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Irwin is buried in the Glenara Old Graveyard, County Limerick, Ireland.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS 429321 Pilot Officer HOCKING, James Wallace Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/18/419 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley ; RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 127 Volume 8. Stirling Aircraft Type: LJ 451 Serial number: Radio call sign: 1651 Conversion RAF Unit: Summary: On the night of 27/28th July 1944, Stirling LJ451 took off from RAF Wratting Common at 2337 hours, detailed to carry out a special navigation radar cross country exercise. The aircraft crashed one mile south west of March, Cambridgeshire at 0002 hours on the 28th July, and the Pilot was killed. All the other crew members baled out successfully, and were either uninjured or were slightly injured. According to a 31 Base report, flames were seen coming from the starboard inner as the bomber flew at 7,500 feet over East Anglia, and within seconds the remaining engines appeared to fail and the aircraft crashed at 0002 hours near a ROC post at Benwick, near March. Crew: RAAF 429321 PO Hocking, J W Captain (Pilot) RAF Sgt D E Johnson, (Flight Engineer) RAF Sgt McFarlane, (Navigator) RCAF Sgt Thorgrimson, (Air Bomber) RAAF 434047 Flt Sgt S R Tebbutt, (Wireless Operator Air) RAF Sgt H W Benson, (Mid Upper Gunner) RAF Sgt E V Brooker, (Rear Gunner) The body of FO Hocking was found in the wreck of the aircraft/ He is buried in the Cambridge City Cemetery, Cambridgeshire, UK. The cemetery is known locally as the Newmarket Road cemetery. The Mid Upper Gunner later stated : “ The take off appeared quite normal and the Pilot set course fro Darlington when over base at 2000 feet. Twenty five minutes after the Pilot asked the Flt Engineer to check the starboard inner. At the same time I reported that the starboard inner was on fire. The Captain informed the Flight Engineer he was going to feather the engine and return to base. I then said that the airscrews were still windmilling, and the Captain ordered the crew to stand by and put on chutes. I helped the Captain to put on his chute, and then the aircraft shuddered violently. and the Captain ordered the crew to abandon the aircraft. I went forward to open the front escaper hatch which I did, and then went back to the Captain to see if he was coming. The Captain was half way out of his seat and he ordered me to leave the aircraft, and he would follow. As the I left the aircraft the nose appeared slightly down, and the aircraft seemed to crash as soon as my chute opened.”
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412778 Flight Sergeant WEARNE, John Frederick Bice Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/54/53 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 62, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Stirling N 6005 - D2 1651 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 31st August 1943, Stirling N6005 took off from RAF Downham Market, Norfolk, intending to return to RAF Waterbeach. Some 10 minutes into the flight at 2040 hours, the aircraft banked steeply and spun into the ground a mile north at Littleport Side, Shippey Hill on the border between Cambridgeshire and Suffolk and approx 7 miles NNE of Ely. The nine crew on board were killed. Eye witnesses said the aircraft was flying very low in the region of 200 and 400 feet, with all navigation lights on. The aircraft approached Shippey Hill railway station and was observed to suddenly climb and at the same time make a violent turn to starboard as if to avoid the signal box. The aircraft did not recover from this turn and the reason for flying so low was not known. Crew: RAAF RNZAF RAF RAF RAAF RAAF RNZAF RAAF RAF
402941 FO Woods, C W DFM Captain (Pilot Instructor) Flt Sgt R G Cotton, (Pilot) WO R W Pratt, (Flight Engineer Instructor) Sgt D Parsons,(Flight Engineer 415024 Flt Sgt I A Eliot, (Navigator) 412778 Flt Sgt J F B Wearne, (Air Bomber) Flt Sgt F Payne, (Wireless Air Gunner) 421954 Flt Sgt G L Yensen, (Air Gunner) Sgt P Irwin, (Air Gunner)
The four RAAF and two RNZAF airmen together with WO Pratt, are buried in the Cambridge City Cemetery, Cambridgeshire. The Cemetery is known locally as the Newmarket road cemetery. Sgt Parsons is buried in the Stockton-on-Tees (Oxbridge Road) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Irwin is buried in the Glenara Old Graveyard, County Limerick, Ireland.
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Hamburg, five to Bremen and eight trips to the Ruhr. On the night of 19th September 1942, Sgt Woods was detailed to attack a target in Munich. In spite of intense searchlight activity and flak opposition, he forced home his attack from 5,000 feet and dropped his bombs in the centre of the town. On the night of 16/17th August 1942, he was detailed as Captain of a Stirling aircraft to lay mines off the Frisian Islands. After taking off, his starboard undercarriage failed to retract. Despite this, Sgt Woods proceeded to his area and successfully his mines. On returning to base, being unable to lower his port undercarriage, he carried out a crash landing on one engine without injury to his crew. This Captain of aircraft ahs always displayed great determination and persistence in identifying his target and pressing home his attacks. He has carried out consistently good work." In his remarks, the Station Command stated : “ I strongly recommend Sgt Woods for the award of the DFM in recognition of his continued determination to attack the enemy throughout the whole of his tour of operations,, irrespective of the opposition encountered.”
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421954 Flight Sergeant YENSEN, George Louis Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/54/53 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 62, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Stirling N 6005 - D2 1651 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 31st August 1943, Stirling N6005 took off from RAF Downham Market, Norfolk, intending to return to RAF Waterbeach. Some 10 minutes into the flight at 2040 hours, the aircraft banked steeply and spun into the ground a mile north at Littleport Side, Shippey Hill on the border between Cambridgeshire and Suffolk and approx 7 miles NNE of Ely. The nine crew on board were killed. Eye witnesses said the aircraft was flying very low in the region of 200 and 400 feet, with all navigation lights on. The aircraft approached Shippey Hill railway station and was observed to suddenly climb and at the same time make a violent turn to starboard as if to avoid the signal box. The aircraft did not recover from this turn and the reason for flying so low was not known. Crew: RAAF RNZAF RAF RAF RAAF RAAF RNZAF RAAF RAF
402941 FO Woods, C W DFM Captain (Pilot Instructor) Flt Sgt R G Cotton, (Pilot) WO R W Pratt, (Flight Engineer Instructor) Sgt D Parsons,(Flight Engineer 415024 Flt Sgt I A Eliot, (Navigator) 412778 Flt Sgt J F B Wearne, (Air Bomber) Flt Sgt F Payne, (Wireless Air Gunner) 421954 Flt Sgt G L Yensen, (Air Gunner) Sgt P Irwin, (Air Gunner)
The four RAAF and two RNZAF airmen together with WO Pratt, are buried in the Cambridge City Cemetery, Cambridgeshire. The Cemetery is known locally as the Newmarket road cemetery. Sgt Parsons is buried in the Stockton-on-Tees (Oxbridge Road) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Irwin is buried in the Glenara Old Graveyard, County Limerick, Ireland.
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427148 Flight Sergeant RICH, Warwick William Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/35/213 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax BB 377 1652 Conv Unit RAF
Summary: On the 26th January 1944, Halifax BB377 took off from RAF Marston Moor, Yorkshire, at 0023 hours on a transport flight to Rabat Sale. The aircraft crashed two minutes after take off in the sea between Boscombe and Bournemouth, Hampshire. Wreckage was strewn along the beach at low tide line and rough seas broke it up completely. One of the tyres burst during take off when the aircraft was almost airborne. Take off did not appear to be effected by the burst tyre. He weather was good and half way round the circuit the aircraft lost height and crashed. The cause of the crash was obscure. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAF
20772 Flt Sgt G M Wood, (Pilot) 417451 Flt Sgt F E Bowering, (Navigator Bomb Aimer) 37524 Flt Sgt A R Davis, (Navigator) 415578 Flt Sgt K M F Graham, (Wireless Air Gunner) 427148 Flt Sgt W W Rich, (Air Gunner) Sgt Oliver,
Flt Sgt’s Wood, Bowering, Graham and Rich are buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery. UK. Also one unidentified body (either Flt Sgt Davis or Sgt Oliver) is buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS 434687 Flight Sergeant LEE, Desmond Maurice Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/26/684 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 151, Volume 8. Halifax Aircraft Type: LW 278 Serial number: Radio call sign: 1652 Conversion RAF Unit: Summary: On the 4th December 1944, Halifax LW278 took off from RAF Marston Moor for night bombing practice. The aircraft crashed at 2310 hours when it crashed into a hillside near Southwood Hall, Thirlby, 5 miles ENE of Thirsk, Yorkshire. Four of the crew were killed, and three were injured. The aircraft took off at 2225 hours with a full pupil crew. to carry out practice bombing on the Helmsley bombing range between 2230 and 2330.hours. The weather was ideal at take off, but the crew were warned of isolated showers bringing cloud down to 1000 feet or lower. The aircraft flew into the top of Sutton Bank (height 1050 feet) A Court of Inquiry into the accident considered it to be “an error of Captaincy on the part of PO McGrath in that he came below the safety height he had been given of 2000 feet, in an attempt to break cloud, although .the possibility of ice could not be ruled out .” Crew: RAAF 428841 OO McGrath, G E Captain (Pupil Pilot) Killed RAF Sgt P H Reynolds, (Flight Engineer) Killed RAF Sgt W R Edwards, (Navigator) Injured RAF Sgt J F Cromarty, (Air Bomber) Killed RAAF Flt Sgt D S Lee, (Wireless Operator Air) Killed RAF Sgt R Bosley, (Mid Upper Gunner) Injured RAF Sgt N Wilson, (Rear Gunner) Injured PO McGrath, Flt Sgt Lee and Sgt Reynolds are buried in the Harrogate (Stonefalll) Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK. Sgt Cromarty is buried in the Edinburgh (Rosebank) Cemetery, Scotland, UK.Sgt Edwards died of his injuries four days after the crash, and is buried in the Inverness (Tomnahurich) Cemetery, Scotland. Sgt Bosley later stated : “ After take off we climbed to our height of between 10,000 and 12,000 feet, but the target was not sufficiently visible fro bombing. The Captain decided to try to get below the cloud but the target was still not visible and the exercise was abandoned at 4,000 feet. The navigator gave the Captain a course for base but the Captain said he would first get out of the cloud before setting a course for base, and continued losing height. The next thing I remember was the aircraft hitting the ground. I then commenced to get out of the turret. The last thing I heard over the Inter Com was the Bomb Aimer saying “crash positions”. When I woke up I was standing outside the crash.”
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421159 Flight Sergeant CALADINE, Keith Jervis Source AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/7/462 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 99, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax DT 736 1652 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 29th March 1944, Halifax DT736 took off from RAF Marston Moor, at 1958 hours, detailed to carry out a non-operational night Bullseye exercise. While over Scotland, a blade broke away from the outer starboard engine and, out of control, the aircraft came down at 2218 to crash near Dundonald, five miles WSW from Kilmarnock in Ayrshire. The seven man crew were killed. The aircraft was on track at the time, and should have been at 18,000 feet. Crew: RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
421159 Flt Sgt K J Caladine, Captain (Pilot) Sgt W H Hickson, (Flight Engineer) 426157 Flt Sgt E L Reay, Navigator) 425094 Flt Sgt G A Gooderham, (Air Bomber) 410567 Flt Sgt P Sinclair, (Wireless Air Gunner) 417954 Flt Sgt R A Grosvenor, (Air Gunner) 426403 Flt Sgt R C Walker, (Air Gunner)
The six RAAF crew members are buried in the Harrtogate (Stonefall0 Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK. Sgt Hickson is buried in the Southend-on-Sea, Sutton Road, Cemetery, UK.
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425094 Flight Sergeant GOODERHAM, Geoffrey Arthur Source AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/7/462 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 99, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax DT 736 1652 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 29th March 1944, Halifax DT736 took off from RAF Marston Moor, at 1958 hours, detailed to carry out a non-operational night Bullseye exercise. While over Scotland, a blade broke away from the outer starboard engine and, out of control, the aircraft came down at 2218 to crash near Dundonald, five miles WSW from Kilmarnock in Ayrshire. The seven man crew were killed. The aircraft was on track at the time, and should have been at 18,000 feet. Crew: RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
421159 Flt Sgt K J Caladine, Captain (Pilot) Sgt W H Hickson, (Flight Engineer) 426157 Flt Sgt E L Reay, Navigator) 425094 Flt Sgt G A Gooderham, (Air Bomber) 410567 Flt Sgt P Sinclair, (Wireless Air Gunner) 417954 Flt Sgt R A Grosvenor, (Air Gunner) 426403 Flt Sgt R C Walker, (Air Gunner)
The six RAAF crew members are buried in the Harrtogate (Stonefall0 Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK. Sgt Hickson is buried in the Southend-on-Sea, Sutton Road, Cemetery, UK.
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417954 Flight Sergeant GROSVENOR, Robert Archer Source AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/7/462 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 99, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax DT 736 1652 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 29th March 1944, Halifax DT736 took off from RAF Marston Moor, at 1958 hours, detailed to carry out a non-operational night Bullseye exercise. While over Scotland, a blade broke away from the outer starboard engine and, out of control, the aircraft came down at 2218 to crash near Dundonald, five miles WSW from Kilmarnock in Ayrshire. The seven man crew were killed. The aircraft was on track at the time, and should have been at 18,000 feet. Crew: RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
421159 Flt Sgt K J Caladine, Captain (Pilot) Sgt W H Hickson, (Flight Engineer) 426157 Flt Sgt E L Reay, Navigator) 425094 Flt Sgt G A Gooderham, (Air Bomber) 410567 Flt Sgt P Sinclair, (Wireless Air Gunner) 417954 Flt Sgt R A Grosvenor, (Air Gunner) 426403 Flt Sgt R C Walker, (Air Gunner)
The six RAAF crew members are buried in the Harrtogate (Stonefall0 Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK. Sgt Hickson is buried in the Southend-on-Sea, Sutton Road, Cemetery, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS 428841 Pilot Officer McGRATH, Graham Edward Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/26/684 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 151, Volume 8. Halifax Aircraft Type: LW 278 Serial number: Radio call sign: 1652 Conversion RAF Unit: Summary: On the 4th December 1944, Halifax LW278 took off from RAF Marston Moor for night bombing practice. The aircraft crashed at 2310 hours when it crashed into a hillside near Southwood Hall, Thirlby, 5 miles ENE of Thirsk, Yorkshire. Four of the crew were killed, and three were injured. The aircraft took off at 2225 hours with a full pupil crew. to carry out practice bombing on the Helmsley bombing range between 2230 and 2330.hours. The weather was ideal at take off, but the crew were warned of isolated showers bringing cloud down to 1000 feet or lower. The aircraft flew into the top of Sutton Bank (height 1050 feet) A Court of Inquiry into the accident considered it to be “an error of Captaincy on the part of PO McGrath in that he came below the safety height he had been given of 2000 feet, in an attempt to break cloud, although .the possibility of ice could not be ruled out “. Crew: RAAF 428841 OO McGrath, G E Captain (Pupil Pilot) Killed RAF Sgt P H Reynolds, (Flight Engineer) Killed RAF Sgt W R Edwards, (Navigator) Injured RAF Sgt J F Cromarty, (Air Bomber) Killed RAAF Flt Sgt D S Lee, (Wireless Operator Air) Killed RAF Sgt R Bosley, (Mid Upper Gunner) Injured RAF Sgt N Wilson, (Rear Gunner) Injured PO McGrath, Flt Sgt Lee and Sgt Reynolds are buried in the Harrogate (Stonefalll) Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK. Sgt Cromarty is buried in the Edinburgh (Rosebank) Cemetery, Scotland, UK.Sgt Edwards died of his injuries four days after the crash, and is buried in the Inverness (Tomnahurich) Cemetery, Scotland. Sgt Bosley later stated : “ After take off we climbed to our height of between 10,000 and 12,000 feet, but the target was not sufficiently visible fro bombing. The Captain decided to try to get below the cloud but the target was still not visible and the exercise was abandoned at 4,000 feet. The navigator gave the Captain a course for base but the Captain said he would first get out of the cloud before setting a course for base, and continued losing height. The next thing I remember was the aircraft hitting the ground. I then commenced to get out of the turret. The last thing I heard over the Inter Com was the Bomb Aimer saying “crash positions”. When I woke up I was standing outside the crash.”
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417513 Flight Sergeant PERRIAM, Harold Alan Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 82, Volume 8 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax HR 664 -J 1652 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 10th January 1944, Halifax HR664 took off from RAF Marston Moor at 0944 hours, for a check dual flight, only to crash two minutes after take off, inverted in the River Ouse near Fairfield Sanatorium below Skelton., four miles north west from the centre of York. The crew of seven were killed. Crew: RAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAAF RAF
FO Williams, J H DFC Captain (Pilot) Sgt H B Annan, (Pilot) PO Langworthy, A L DFM (Flight Engineer) Sgt W R Windsor, (Flight Engineer) Flt Sgt M J Trenaman, (Navigator) 417513 Flt Sgt H A Perriam, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt R G E Sandy, (Air Gunner)
PO Williams has no known grave and his name is commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK. Sgt Annan is buried in the Hexham Cemetery, UK. PO Langworthy is buried in the Cheriton (St Martin) Churchyard, UK. Sgt Windsor is buried in the Donington Cemetery, UK. Flt Sgt Trenaman is buried in the Crayford (St Paulinus) Churchyard, UK. Flt Sgt Perriam is buried in the Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK. Sgt Sandy is buried in the Aldershot Civil Cemetery, UK.
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426157 Flight Sergeant REAY, Eric Lascelles Source AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/7/462 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 99, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax DT 736 1652 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 29th March 1944, Halifax DT736 took off from RAF Marston Moor, at 1958 hours, detailed to carry out a non-operational night Bullseye exercise. While over Scotland, a blade broke away from the outer starboard engine and, out of control, the aircraft came down at 2218 to crash near Dundonald, five miles WSW from Kilmarnock in Ayrshire. The seven man crew were killed. The aircraft was on track at the time, and should have been at 18,000 feet. Crew: RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
421159 Flt Sgt K J Caladine, Captain (Pilot) Sgt W H Hickson, (Flight Engineer) 426157 Flt Sgt E L Reay, Navigator) 425094 Flt Sgt G A Gooderham, (Air Bomber) 410567 Flt Sgt P Sinclair, (Wireless Air Gunner) 417954 Flt Sgt R A Grosvenor, (Air Gunner) 426403 Flt Sgt R C Walker, (Air Gunner)
The six RAAF crew members are buried in the Harrtogate (Stonefall0 Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK. Sgt Hickson is buried in the Southend-on-Sea, Sutton Road, Cemetery, UK.
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410567 Flight Sergeant SINCLAIR, Peter Source AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/7/462 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 99, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax DT 736 1652 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 29th March 1944, Halifax DT736 took off from RAF Marston Moor, at 1958 hours, detailed to carry out a non-operational night Bullseye exercise. While over Scotland, a blade broke away from the outer starboard engine and, out of control, the aircraft came down at 2218 to crash near Dundonald, five miles WSW from Kilmarnock in Ayrshire. The seven man crew were killed. The aircraft was on track at the time, and should have been at 18,000 feet. Crew: RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
421159 Flt Sgt K J Caladine, Captain (Pilot) Sgt W H Hickson, (Flight Engineer) 426157 Flt Sgt E L Reay, Navigator) 425094 Flt Sgt G A Gooderham, (Air Bomber) 410567 Flt Sgt P Sinclair, (Wireless Air Gunner) 417954 Flt Sgt R A Grosvenor, (Air Gunner) 426403 Flt Sgt R C Walker, (Air Gunner)
The six RAAF crew members are buried in the Harrtogate (Stonefall0 Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK. Sgt Hickson is buried in the Southend-on-Sea, Sutton Road, Cemetery, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS 411620 Flight Sergeant VENESS, Daniel Edward Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/42/21 Commonwealth war Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 50, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax L 9571 GV – H 1652 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 25th May 1943, Halifax L9571 took off from RAF Marston Moor at 0948 hours, on a check dual flight. On take off the port inner engine caught fire, and the pilot feathered the engine but was apparently unable to put out the flames. Being a port motor this necessitated pumping up the undercarriage and flaps. The Pilot tried to regain the drome to make a forced landing, but the aircraft was unable to maintain height .His approach took him directly over Tockwith village, and, in the opinion n of the Officer investigating the crash, the pilot in his effort to clear the village, resulted in the speed dropping off and the aircraft stalled, just before reaching the drome boundary, hitting the roof of the Tockwith vicarage on the eastern side of the airfield. A later Inquiry into the accident found “that the engine caught fire because of a makers defect.” The first to reach the terrible scene of the accident was Gr Capt Cheshire, VC, commanding Marston Moor, and he was later to recount, quite emphatically, he saw FO Moir walking towards him, dishevelled, but seemingly uninjured. He was therefore shaken to the core, when the station Medical officer told him that Moir’s body had been recovered from the wreckage of the cockpit. Crew: RAF RAAF RAF RAF RAF
FO Moir, A I T DFC Captain (Instructor Pilot) 411620 Flt Sgt D E Veness, (Pupil Pilot) Sgt F W Barns, (Flight Engineer) Sgt J Winchester, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt T F King, (Air Gunner)
Killed Killed Killed Died of Injuries Injured
FO Moir, Flt Sgt Veness and Sgt Barns are buried in the Harrogate (Stonefall) cemetery, Yorkshire, UK. Sgt Winchester is buried in the Tynemouth (Preston) Cemetery, UK.
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426403 Flight Sergeant WALKER, Ronald Charles Source AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/7/462 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 99, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax DT 736 1652 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 29th March 1944, Halifax DT736 took off from RAF Marston Moor, at 1958 hours, detailed to carry out a non-operational night Bullseye exercise. While over Scotland, a blade broke away from the outer starboard engine and, out of control, the aircraft came down at 2218 to crash near Dundonald, five miles WSW from Kilmarnock in Ayrshire. The seven man crew were killed. The aircraft was on track at the time, and should have been at 18,000 feet. Crew: RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
421159 Flt Sgt K J Caladine, Captain (Pilot) Sgt W H Hickson, (Flight Engineer) 426157 Flt Sgt E L Reay, Navigator) 425094 Flt Sgt G A Gooderham, (Air Bomber) 410567 Flt Sgt P Sinclair, (Wireless Air Gunner) 417954 Flt Sgt R A Grosvenor, (Air Gunner) 426403 Flt Sgt R C Walker, (Air Gunner)
The six RAAF crew members are buried in the Harrtogate (Stonefall0 Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK. Sgt Hickson is buried in the Southend-on-Sea, Sutton Road, Cemetery, UK.
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439842 Flight Sergant FAULKS, Raymond Wesley Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA: A705, 166/18/701 166/13/444 Commonwealth War Graves records. W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 19391947, Page 166, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax NA 193 1652 Conversion RAF
Summary: Halifax NA 193 of 1652 Conversion Unit RAF, took off from RAF Station Marston Moor, Yorkshire, at 2225 hours on the night of 4/5th April 1945, on a non-operational night training exercise “Bullseye” to Scapa Flow. The aircraft was due back at 0305 hours on 5 April, but it did not return to base. Air sea rescue launches located large amounts of small pieces of wreckage on the surface of the water at Moray Firth, and it was assumed that the aircraft crashed at high speed out of control, and struck the water with considerable force. It was impossible to ascertain the cause. Two bodies were recovered and parts of NA 193, but the main portion of the aircraft was on the sea bottom. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAF RAF RAF
432034 PO Tanner, N W N, Captain (Pilot) 433107 Flt Sgt Hughes, J C (Navigator) 434967 Flt Sgt Donald, J N (Bombaimer) 432779 Flt Sgt Ford, C F (Wireless Operator) 439842 Flt Sgt Faulks, R W (Gunner) Sgt Cooke, L A (Flight Engineer) Sgt Semple, W J R (Rear Gunner) Sgt Card, A
The bodies of Flt Sgt Faulks (RAAF) and Sgt Cooke (RAF) were recovered . Flt Sgt Faulks is buried in Wick Cemetery, Scotland. Sgt Cooke is buried in the Romford Cemetery, UK. In 1949 it was recorded that the remainder of the crew had lost their lives at sea. Their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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Halifax BB 360 JA – O 1652 Conversion Royal Air Force Aircrew Trg
Summary: On the 17th September 1944, Halifax BB360 took off from RAF Marston Moor heading ESE to practice three-engine circuits. On an approach to Ruffield airfield Yorks, at 1,000 feet, with its wheels down, the aircraft dived into the ground at 1512 hours, bursting into flames near the hamlet of Angram, five miles WSW from the centre of York. All the nine on board were killed. Accident investigators, sent to the scene, found a pin with a ferrile which, they concluded, had shorn off from an elevator control joint. Crew: RAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAAF RAF RAF
FO Haly, E F H DFC Captain (Instructor Pilot0 Flt Lt Bacon, A A (Pupil Pilot) Sgt D E Ell, (Flight Engineer) Sgt J R McCarthy, (Flight Engineer) FO Clough, D G (Navigator) FO Fox, J L (Air Bomber) Flt Sgt M B Waugh, (Wireless Operator Air) Sgt W Goodbrand, (Air Gunner) Sgt J D Forbes, (Air Gunner)
FO Haly, FO Clough and Flt Sgt Waugh are buried in the Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery, UK. Flt Lt Bacon was cremated in the Mortlake Crematorium, UK. Sgt Ell is buried in the Hove New Cemetery, UK. Sgt McCarthy is buried in the Little Stanmore (St Lawrence) Churchyard, UK. FO Fox is buried in the Gerrards Cross (St James) Churchyard, UK. Sgt Goodbrand is buried in the Urquhart Burial Grounds, UK. Sgt Forbes is buried in the Auchterarder Cemetery, UK.
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417451 Flight Sergeant BOWERING, Frank Edgar Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/35/213 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax BB 377 1652 Conv Unit RAF
Summary: On the 26th January 1944, Halifax BB377 took off from RAF Marston Moor, Yorkshire, at 0023 hours on a transport flight to Rabat Sale. The aircraft crashed two minutes after take off in the sea between Boscombe and Bournemouth, Hampshire. Wreckage was strewn along the beach at low tide line and rough seas broke it up completely. One of the tyres burst during take off when the aircraft was almost airborne. Take off did not appear to be effected by the burst tyre. He weather was good and half way round the circuit the aircraft lost height and crashed. The cause of the crash was obscure. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAF
20772 Flt Sgt G M Wood, (Pilot) 417451 Flt Sgt F E Bowering, (Navigator Bomb Aimer) 37524 Flt Sgt A R Davis, (Navigator) 415578 Flt Sgt K M F Graham, (Wireless Air Gunner) 427148 Flt Sgt W W Rich, (Air Gunner) Sgt Oliver,(
Flt Sgt’s Wood, Bowering, Graham and Rich are buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery. UK. Also one unidentified body (either Flt Sgt Davis or Sgt Oliver) is buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery.
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415572 Flight Sergeant GRAHAM, Kevin Malcolm Ford Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/35/213 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax BB 377 1652 Conv Unit RAF
Summary: On the 26th January 1944, Halifax BB377 took off from RAF Marston Moor, Yorkshire, at 0023 hours on a transport flight to Rabat Sale. The aircraft crashed two minutes after take off in the sea between Boscombe and Bournemouth, Hampshire. Wreckage was strewn along the beach at low tide line and rough seas broke it up completely. One of the tyres burst during take off when the aircraft was almost airborne. Take off did not appear to be effected by the burst tyre. He weather was good and half way round the circuit the aircraft lost height and crashed. The cause of the crash was obscure. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAF
20772 Flt Sgt G M Wood, (Pilot) 417451 Flt Sgt F E Bowering, (Navigator Bomb Aimer) 37524 Flt Sgt A R Davis, (Navigator) 415578 Flt Sgt K M F Graham, (Wireless Air Gunner) 427148 Flt Sgt W W Rich, (Air Gunner) Sgt Oliver,
Flt Sgt’s Wood, Bowering, Graham and Rich are buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery. UK. Also one unidentified body (either Flt Sgt Davis or Sgt Oliver) is buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery.
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20772 Flight Sergant WOOD, Geoffrey Markwell Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/35/213 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax BB 377 1652 Conv Unit RAF
Summary: On the 26th January 1944, Halifax BB377 took off from RAF Marston Moor, Yorkshire, at 0023 hours on a transport flight to Rabat Sale. The aircraft crashed two minutes after take off in the sea between Boscombe and Bournemouth, Hampshire. Wreckage was strewn along the beach at low tide line and rough seas broke it up completely. One of the tyres burst during take off when the aircraft was almost airborne. Take off did not appear to be effected by the burst tyre. He weather was good and half way round the circuit the aircraft lost height and crashed. The cause of the crash was obscure. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAF
20772 Flt Sgt G M Wood, (Pilot) 417451 Flt Sgt F E Bowering, (Navigator Bomb Aimer) 37524 Flt Sgt A R Davis, (Navigator) 415578 Flt Sgt K M F Graham, (Wireless Air Gunner) 427148 Flt Sgt W W Rich, (Air Gunner) Sgt Oliver,
Flt Sgt’s Wood, Bowering, Graham and Rich are buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery. UK. Also one unidentified body (either Flt Sgt Davis or Sgt Oliver) is buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery.
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437212 Flight Sergeant BURTON, Wallace Bruce Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/6/545 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 110, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Stirling EE 958 -T 1653 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 15th May 1944, Stirling EE958 took off from RAF Chedburgh at 1627 hours, with the intention of flying to Tuddenham for circuit practice. The aircraft encountered very severe icing, which in turn led to a serious reduction in power from the starboard engines. Fifteen minutes after take off, the crew crash landed in a wooded area at Banstead Manor, Cheveley, a Cambridgeshire village, 3 miles SE of the Suffolk town of Newmarket. FO Hughes and Flt Sgt Burton were killed in the crash and the others were injured. Crew: RCAF RAAF RAF RAF RCAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
Flt Lt Cochrane, R H DFC (Staff Pilot) 424447 FO Noble C B (Pilot) PO Hughes, G J H (Staff Flight Engineer) Sgt F E Hunt, (Flight Engineer) PO McQuaid, (T J (Navigator) 422382 PO Bender, C A DFC (Air Bomber) 422823 Flt Sgt M L Woodland, (Wireless Air Gunner) 430932 Sgt L V James, (Mid Upper Gunner) 437212 Flt Sgt W B Burton, (Rear Gunner)
PO Hughes is buried in the Whitchurch (St Mary) Churchyard, Glamorganshire, UK. Flt Sgt Burton is buried in the Cambridge City Cemetery, Cambridgeshire, UK.
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414197 Flight Sergeant CALLOW, John Karle Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/7/401 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 84, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Stirling LJ 445 H4 – C 1653 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 15th May 1944, Stirling LJ445 took off from RAF Chedburgh for a night crosscountry flight, Base – Land’s End – Dulverton - Reading – and thence to Goole before returning to Base. The crew acknowledged their landing instructions but at 2326 the Stirling ploughed into trees 400 yards SSW of Hargrave Rectory, a few miles north west from the airfield. Seven of the crew were killed and Flt Sgt Hartington and Sgt Spibey died of their injuries. It was believed the pupil Pilot was at the controls, and may have become disoriented by the airfield’s lighting system. Crew: RNZAF RAF RAF RAF RCAF RAAF RAF RAF RAF
FO Johnson, S G (1st Pilot Staff) Flt Sgt J P Bartington, (2nd Pilot Pupil) Sgt R Hallam, (Flight Engineer) Sgt R J Teague, (Flight Engineer) Flt Sgt R D Poe, (Navigator) 414197 Flt Sgt J K Callow, (Air Bomber) Sgt W H Spibey, (Wireless ir Gunner) Sgt F Tempan, (Mis Upper Gunner) Sgt A J Wood, Rear Gunner)
FO Johnson, Flt Sgt Bartington, WO2 Poe, Flt Sgt Callow and Sgt Spibey is buried in the Cambridge City Cemetery, Cambridgeshire, UK. Sgt Hallam is buried in the Louth Cemetery, UK. Sgt Teague is buried in the Erdington (St Barnabos) Churchyard, UK. Sgt Wood is buried in the Binegar (Holy Trinity) Churchyard, UK. Sgt Tempan is buried in the Halstaed Cemetery, UK.
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423803 Flying Officer MARSHALL. Laurence William DFC Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/27/845 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, page 165, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Spitfire AR 395 1653 conversion RAF
Summary: On the 20th May 1945, Spitfire AR395 took off from RAF North Luffenham for fighter affiliation duty, and carry out an attack on a Lancaster, which had an Instructor and crew under training on board. At 1107 hours, after breaking away from an attack, the Spitfire collided at 5000 feet with a Dominie trainer out from No 1 Radio School Cranwell. Both machines were out of control 10 miles north of Stamford, Lincolnshire. . FO Marshall was killed, and the Pilot and five others on board were also killed. Crew: RAAF
423803 FO Marshall, L D DFC (Pilot)
FO Marshall is buried in the Cambridge City Cemetery, Cambridgeshire, UK. Citation : The Citation for the DFC awarded to FO Marshall is that of a General Citation promulgated in London gazette of 13th April 1945, Page 1965.
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424442 Warrant Officer MCLELLAN, Donald Campbell Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA A750, 166/40/364 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 163 Volume 8. Lancaster Aircraft Type: FD 431 Serial number: H4 – W Radio call sign: 1653 Conversion RAF Unit: Summary: On the 4th March 1945 Lancaster FD431 took off from RAF North Luffenham, at 1130 hours, detailed for a cross country training flight. The aircraft returned to base about 1600 hours, but bounced quite badly as it landed. Power was increased, and the crew prepared to go round again, but as the Aircraft climbed away, its undercarriage hit an obstruction, and seconds later it ploughed into the tops of nearby trees and crashed near the village of Edith Weston, four miles south east of Oakham. Seven on board were killed, and Sgt Radcliffe was injured. According to the Controller the aircraft made a good approach and touched down with a slight bounce. However it was established that the aircraft had struck a NAAFI van and was damaged, judging by the state of the van. The aircraft settled down again then opened up and took off . From an examination of the wreck it appeared that the port wing his trees and was ripped off in the crash. Crew: RAAF 428001 Flt Sgt T G Truskett, (Pupil Pilot) RAF Sgt D Gilbert, (Pupil Pilot/Flight Engineer) RAAF 429072 Flt Sgt I B Yorkston, (Pupil Navigator) RAF PO Drake, W (Staff Navigator) RAF Flt Sgt W R Ford, (Pupil Air Bomber) RAAF 424442 WO D C McLellan, (Pupil Wireless Air Gunner) RAF Sgt J Thompson (Pupil Mid Upper Gunner) RAF `Sgt W G Radcliffe, (Pupil Rear Gunner) Flt Sgt’s Truskett, Yorkston, WO McLellan and Flt Sgt Ford are buried in the Cambridge City Cemetery, Cambridgeshire, UK. The Cemetery is known locally as the Newmarket road cemetery. PO Drake is buried in the Lutterworth (St Mary) Churchyard , UK Sgt Gilbert is buried in the Kirby Muxlde Cemetery, UK. Sgt Thompson is buried in the Sunderland (Mere Knolls0 Cemetery, UK.
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Lancaster DV 161 1653 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 15th January 1945, Lancaster DV161 took off from RAF North Luffenan for circuit flying. Two landing were made, but the aircraft crashed shortly after the 3rd take off. The aircraft did not gain height but continued to turn 90 degrees to port of the direction of take off, three miles from the end of the runway in use. The aircraft assumed level flight, but was sinking and struck the ground with the port wing tip, coming down at Morcott, seven miles south east from Oakham. Seven of the crew were killed and Sgt’s Maycock and Longman were injured. Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAF
410060 Flt Sgt N D Pattinson, Captain (Pupil Pilot) FO Goodman, S W (Screened DFM (Screened Pilot) Sgt W F Porter, (Flight Engineer) PO Marritt, W A (Screened Flight Engineer) Sgt W R Mallory, (Navigator) Sgt J P King, (Air Bomber) Sgt N Pasquill (Wireless Operator) Sgt G L Longman, (Mid Upper Gunner) Sgt G L Maycock, (Rear Gunner)
Flt Sgt Pattinson, FO Goodman and Sgt King are buried in the Cambridge City Cemetery, Cambridgeshire, UK. Sgt Porter is buried in the Ipswich Cemetery, UK. PO Marritt is buried in the New Road Cemetery, Chatteriss, UK. Sgt Mallory is buried in the Birchanger (St Mary) Churchyard, UK. Sgt Pasquill is buried in the Bolton (Heaton) Cemetery, UK.
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429072 Flight Sergeant YORKSTON, Ian Bailey Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA A750, 166/40/364 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 163 Volume 8. Lancaster Aircraft Type: FD 431 Serial number: H4 – W Radio call sign: 1653 Conversion RAF Unit: Summary: On the 4th March 1945 Lancaster FD431 took off from RAF North Luffenham, at 1130 hours, detailed for a cross country training flight. The aircraft returned to base about 1600 hours, but bounced quite badly as it landed. Power was increased, and the crew prepared to go round again, but as the Aircraft climbed away, its undercarriage hit an obstruction, and seconds later it ploughed into the tops of nearby trees and crashed near the village of Edith Weston, four miles south east of Oakham. Seven on board were killed, and Sgt Radcliffe was injured. According to the Controller the aircraft made a good approach and touched down with a slight bounce. However it was established that the aircraft had struck a NAAFI van and was damaged, judging by the state of the van. The aircraft settled down again then opened up and took off . From an examination of the wreck it appeared that the port wing his trees and was ripped off in the crash. Crew: RAAF 428001 Flt Sgt T G Truskett, (Pupil Pilot) RAF Sgt D Gilbert, (Pupil Pilot/Flight Engineer) RAAF 429072 Flt Sgt I B Yorkston, (Pupil Navigator) RAF PO Drake, W (Staff Navigator) RAF Flt Sgt W R Ford, (Pupil Air Bomber) RAAF 424442 WO D C McLellan, (Pupil Wireless Air Gunner) RAF Sgt J Thompson (Pupil Mid Upper Gunner) RAF `Sgt W G Radcliffe, (Pupil Rear Gunner) Flt Sgt’s Truskett, Yorkston, WO McLellan and Flt Sgt Ford are buried in the Cambridge City Cemetery, Cambridgeshire, UK. The Cemetery is known locally as the Newmarket road cemetery. PO Drake is buried in the Lutterworth (St Mary) Churchyard , UK Sgt Gilbert is buried in the Kirby Muxlde Cemetery, UK. Sgt Thompson is buried in the Sunderland (Mere Knolls) Cemetery, UK.
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407641 Sergeant GILCHRIST, Donald Richard Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/117/203 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 30 Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Lancaster W 4138 -U 1654 Communication Unit RAF
Summary: On the 17th September 1942, Lancaster W4138 took off from RAF Wigley, at 2033 hours, detailed to attack Essen The aircraft was one of nine aircraft which were intercepted by 8 JU88’s escorted by 20 ME109’s..W4138 was shot down near Willich, some 8kms SSW of Krefeld. All the crew were killed. Crew: RAF RAF RNZAF RCAF RAAF RCAF RCAF
Sgt F H Huntley, Captain (Pilot) Sgt R A Low, (Flight Engineer) Flt Sgt L E Bell, (Navigator) `Flt Sgt J N S King, (Air Bomber) 407641 Sgt D R Gilchrist, (Wireless Air Gunner) Flt Sgt S H Cowley, (Mid Upper Gunner) Flt Sgt M R Crocker, (Rear Gunner)
All he crew are buried in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Locality Kleve, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. The cemetery is 5kms south west of Kleve.
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30829 Pilot Officer WILKINSON, Bruce Gordon Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/4/152 Commonwealth ar Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War 1939-1947, Page 134, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Stirling LJ 630 1654 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 31st August 1944, Stirling J630 took off from RAF Wigsley at 2325 hours for a long night cross-country flight. This was the crew’s first night cross country flight. The aircraft crashed shortly after take off near Stanton-by-Dale,6 miles WSW from Nottingham, and all the crew were killed. The outer starboard engine was on fire, and at the time there was thundery weather and lightning. Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAAF RAF
30829 PO Wilkinson, B G Captain (Pilot) Flt Sgt W E J Cox, (Staff -Flight Engineer) Sgt J Lambell, (Flight Engineer) Sgt R G Alexander, (Navigator) Sgt A Hughes, (Air bomber) 422093 Flt Sgt P D Arthur, (Wireless Operator Air) Sgt T H Westhead, (Air Gunner)
PO Wilkinson and Flt Sgt Arthur are buried in the Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, UK. All the RAF crew members except Sgt Westhead are buried in the Thorney (St Helen) Churchyard, UK. Sgt Westhead is buried in the Brierley (Grimethorpe) Cemetery, UK.
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422093 Flight Sergeant ARTHUR, Paul Druce Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/4/152 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War 1939-1947, Page 134, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Stirling LJ 630 1654 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 31st August 1944, Stirling J630 took off from RAF Wigsley at 2325 hours for a long night cross-country flight. This was the crew’s first night cross country flight. The aircraft crashed shortly after take off near Stanton-by-Dale,6 miles WSW from Nottingham,.and all the crew were killed. The outer starboard engine was on fire, and at the time there was thundery weather and lightning. Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAAF RAF
30829 PO Wilkinson, B G Captain (Pilot) Flt Sgt W E J Cox, (Staff -Flight Engineer) Sgt J Lambell, (Flight Engineer) Sgt R G Alexander, (Navigator) Sgt A Hughes, (Air bomber) 422093 Flt Sgt P D Arthur, (Wireless Operator Air) Sgt T H Westhead, (Air Gunner)
PO Wilkinson and Flt Sgt Arthur are buried in the Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, UK. All the RAF crew members except Sgt Westhead are buried in the Thorney (St Helen) Churchyard, UK. Sgt Westhead is buried in the Brierley (Grimethorpe) Cemetery, UK.
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Lancaster W4303 UG – D 1654 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the night of the 23/24th May 1943, Lancaster W4303 took off from RAF Wigsley at 2323 hours for a night navigation detail combined with fighter affiliation practice. This was their final training flight before operations. At 0308 hours the aircraft broke up, scattering debris over a wide area around Humbleton village, approx nine miles ENE of Hull, Yorkshire. The eight man crew were all killed. Towards the end of the flight the aircraft was seen to be taking evasive action in searchlights near home. During this procedure the aircraft was seen to leave a searchlight cone in a diving turn, though there was nothing to show exactly what happened before the crash. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAF
414195 FO Bryde, G N J Captain (Pilot) 5553 Sgt C A Nelson, (Flight Engineer/Fitter 2A) PO Walker, J A DFM (Navigator) FO Turner, F V P , (Navigator) Sgt J H R Harper, (Air Bomber) Sgt W N McMullan, (Wireless Air Gunner) FO Parker, L H (Air Gunner) Sgt D F Smith, (Air gunner)
PO Bryde and Sgt Nelson are buried in the Brandesburton (St Mary) Churchyard, Humber, UK PO Walker is buried in the Blackpool Cemetery, UK. FO Turner is buried in the Hellingly Cemetery, UK. Sgt Harper is buried in the Steatham Park Cemetery, UK. Sgt McMullan is buried in the Belfast City Cemetery, Northern Ireland, UK. FO Parker is buried in the Bath (St Michael’s) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Smith is buried in the Pentlon (St George) Churchyard, UK.
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417460 Flight Sergeant DAVIES, George Bruce Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/39/155 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 71, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Lancaster L 7575 UG – Q 1654 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 22nd October 1943, Lancaster L7575 took off from RAF Wigsley at 1855 hours, tasked for a command Bullseye. It was suspected that the aircraft encountered heavy severe turbulence, and possibly, icing, which led to a structural failure of the outer wings and tail. At 2012 hours, debris dropped from the skies over Warren House Farm at Colney Heath, three miles south east of St Albans, and all the crew were killed. . Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAAF RAF
16482 PO Taylor, E M Captain (Pilot0 Sgt A Rooks, (Flight Engineer) PO Williams, E (Navigator) Sgt J F Thwaite, (Air Bomber) Sgt H T Green, (Wireless Air Gunner) 417460 Flt Sgt G B Davies, (Mid Upper Gunner) Sgt E P Stock, (Rear Gunner)
Both PO Taylor and Flt Sgt Davies are buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, UK. Brookwood is 30 miles from London. Sgt Rooks is buried in the Leeds (Honsley New) Cemetery, UK. PO Williams is buried in the City of London Cemetery and Crematorium, Manor Park, UK. Sgt Thwaite is buried in the Newlands Churchyard, above Derwent, UK. Sgt Green is buried in the Godalming New Cemetery, UK. Sgt Stock is buried in the Islington Cemetery and crematorium, UK.
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422460 Pilot Officer DUNN, Robert Wyndham Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/24/451 Commonwealth war Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War 1939-1947, Page 109, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Stirling LJ 524 -H 1654 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 11th May 1944, Stirling LJ524 took off from RAF Wigsley detailed to carry out a non-operational night exercise. The aircraft crashed at 0253 hours near Harby, about 12 miles south east of Nottingham, and five of the crew died and three were injured. The engine failed while the aircraft was approaching to land, and the causes of the accident were threefold, (1) the Pilot PO Dunn had applied the wrong trim, (2) he decided to go around again at ground level on three engines at night because he was not quite lined up with the runway, and (3) the aircraft stalled when at 300 feet. It was concluded that it was bad flying and airmanship on Dunn’s part. Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
422460 PO Dunn, R W Captain (Pilot) Sgt E J Wild, ((Flight Engineer) Sgt E A Wilmshurst, (Flight Engineer) 26382 WO H E Hughes, (Navigator Bomb Aimer) 418963Flt Sgt W J Lea, (Navigator Bomb Aimer) 26355 Flt Sgt R W Ely, (Wireless Air Gunner) 434299 Flt Sg G R Whimpey, (Air Gunner) 429881 Flt Sgt G E Dowling, (Air Gunner)
Killed Injured Killed Killed Killed Killed Injured Injured
The four RAAF members killed are buried in the Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Wilmshurst is buried in the Bottesford (St Peter Ad Vincula) Churchyard, Lincolnshire. Flt Sgt Whimpey despite being badly shocked, was one of the first to enter the burning fuselage and begin the task of pulling bodies from the wreckage. For his courage he was awarded the British Empire Medal, but by the time this honour was gazetted, he had perished in action when with 463 Sqn, along with Flt Sgt Dowling.
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26355 Flight Sergeant ELY, Ronald Walter Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/24/451 Commonwealth war Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War 1939-1947, Page 109, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Stirling LJ 524 -H 1654 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 11th May 1944, Stirling LJ524 took off from RAF Wigsley detailed to carry out a non-operational night exercise. The aircraft crashed at 0253 hours near Harby, about 12 miles south east of Nottingham, and five of the crew died and three were injured. The engine failed while the aircraft was approaching to land, and the causes of the accident were threefold, (1) the Pilot PO Dunn had applied the wrong trim, (2) he decided to go around again at ground level on three engines at night because he was not quite lined up with the runway, and (3) the aircraft stalled when at 300 feet. It was concluded that it was bad flying and airmanship on Dunn’s part.. Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
422460 PO Dunn, R W Captain (Pilot) Sgt E J Wild, ((Flight Engineer) Sgt E A Wilmshurst, (Flight Engineer) 26382 WO H E Hughes, (Navigator Bomb Aimer) 418963Flt Sgt W J Lea, (Navigator Bomb Aimer) 26355 Flt Sgt R W Ely, (Wireless Air Gunner) 434299 Flt Sg G R Whimpey, (Air Gunner) 429881 Flt Sgt G E Dowling, (Air Gunner)
Killed Injured Killed Killed Killed Killed Injured Injured
The four RAAF members killed are buried in the Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Wilmshurst is buried in the Bottesford (St Peter Ad Vincula) Churchyard, Lincolnshire. Flt Sgt Whimpey despite being badly shocked, was one of the first to enter the burning fuselage and begin the task of pulling bodies from the wreckage. For his courage he was awarded the Brtish Empire Medal, but by the time this honour was gazetted, he had perished in action when with 463 Sqn, along with Flt Sgt Dowling.
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404904 Flight Sergeant HENDERSON, William Douglas Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/17/22 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Lancaster R 5843 1654 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the night of the 17/18th January 1943, Lancaster R5843 took off from RAF Swinderby, at 1647 hours, detailed to bomb Berlin, Nothing was heard from the aircraft after take off and it failed to return to base. It was later established that the aircraft was shot down and all the crew were killed. Crew: RAF RAF RAF RAF RAAF RAF RAF
PO Jenkinson, L (Pilot Instructor) Sgt F Nutall, (Pilot) Sgt F R Scargall, (Navigator) Sgt H R Wakley, (Observer) 404904 Flt Sgt W D Henderson, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt B Hannaway, (Air Gunner) Sgt P J Newman, (Air Gunner)
All the crew are buried in the Sage War Cemetery, Oldenburg, Niedersachsen, Germany. Sage is a village, 24kms south of Oldenburg, a town 43kms west of Bremen.
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26382 Warrant Officer HUGHES, Harold Eric Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/24/451 Commonwealth war Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War 1939-1947, Page 109, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Stirling LJ 524 -H 1654 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 11th May 1944, Stirling LJ524 took off from RAF Wigsley detailed to carry out a non-operational night exercise. The aircraft crashed at 0253 hours near Harby, about 12 miles south east of Nottingham, and five of the crew died and three were injured. The engine failed while the aircraft was approaching to land, and the causes of the accident were threefold, (1) the Pilot PO Dunn had applied the wrong trim, (2) he decided to go around again at ground level on three engines at night because he was not quite lined up with the runway, and (3) the aircraft stalled when at 300 feet. It was concluded that it was bad flying and airmanship on Dunn’s part.. Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
422460 PO Dunn, R W Captain (Pilot) Sgt E J Wild, ((Flight Engineer) Sgt E A Wilmshurst, (Flight Engineer) 26382 WO H E Hughes, (Navigator Bomb Aimer) 418963Flt Sgt W J Lea, (Navigator Bomb Aimer) 26355 Flt Sgt R W Ely, (Wireless Air Gunner) 434299 Flt Sg G R Whimpey, (Air Gunner) 429881 Flt Sgt G E Dowling, (Air Gunner)
Killed Injured Killed Killed Killed Killed Injured Injured
The four RAAF members killed are buried in the Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Wilmshurst is buried in the Bottesford (St Peter Ad Vincula) Churchyard, Lincolnshire. Flt Sgt Whimpey despite being badly shocked, was one of the first to enter the burning fuselage and begin the task of pulling bodies from the wreckage. For his courage he was awarded the Brtish Empire Medal, but by the time this honour was gazetted, he had perished in action when with 463 Sqn, along with Flt Sgt Dowling.
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418963 Flight Sergeant LEA, William Joseph Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/24/451 Commonwealth war Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War 1939-1947, Page 109, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Stirling LJ 524 -H 1654 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 11th May 1944, Stirling LJ524 took off from RAF Wigsley detailed to carry out a non-operational night exercise. The aircraft crashed at 0253 hours near Harby, about 12 miles south east of Nottingham, and five of the crew died and three were injured. The engine failed while the aircraft was approaching to land, and the causes of the accident were threefold, (1) the Pilot PO Dunn had applied the wrong trim, (2) he decided to go around again at ground level on three engines at night because he was not quite lined up with the runway, and (3) the aircraft stalled when at 300 feet. It was concluded that it was bad flying and airmanship on Dunn’s part.. Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
422460 PO Dunn, R W Captain (Pilot) Sgt E J Wild, ((Flight Engineer) Sgt E A Wilmshurst, (Flight Engineer) 26382 WO H E Hughes, (Navigator Bomb Aimer) 418963Flt Sgt W J Lea, (Navigator Bomb Aimer) 26355 Flt Sgt R W Ely, (Wireless Air Gunner) 434299 Flt Sg G R Whimpey, (Air Gunner) 429881 Flt Sgt G E Dowling, (Air Gunner)
Killed Injured Killed Killed Killed Killed Injured Injured
The four RAAF members killed are buried in the Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Wilmshurst is buried in the Bottesford (St Peter Ad Vincula) Churchyard, Lincolnshire. Flt Sgt Whimpey despite being badly shocked, was one of the first to enter the burning fuselage and begin the task of pulling bodies from the wreckage. For his courage he was awarded the British Empire Medal, but by the time this honour was gazetted, he had perished in action when with 463 Sqn, along with Flt Sgt Dowling.
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Lancaster W4303 UG – D 1654 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the night of the 23/24th May 1943, Lancaster W4303 took off from RAF Wigsley at 2323 hours for a night navigation detail combined with fighter affiliation practice. This was their final training flight before operations. At 0308 hours the aircraft broke up, scattering debris over a wide area around Humbleton village, approx nine miles ENE of Hull, Yorkshire. The eight man crew were all killed. Towards the end of the flight the aircraft was seen to be taking evasive action in searchlights near home. During this procedure the aircraft was seen to leave a searchlight cone in a diving turn, though there was nothing to show exactly what happened before the crash. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAF
414195 FO Bryde, G N J Captain (Pilot) 5553 Sgt C A Nelson, (Flight Engineer/Fitter 2A) PO Walker, J A DFM (Navigator) FO Turner, F V P , (Navigator) Sgt J H R Harper, (Air Bomber) Sgt W N McMullan, (Wireless Air Gunner) FO Parker, L H (Air Gunner) Sgt D F Smith, (Air gunner)
PO Bryde and Sgt Nelson are buried in the Brandesburton (St Mary) Churchyard, Humber, UK PO Walker is buried in the Blackpool Cemetery, UK. FO Turner is buried in the Hellingly Cemetery, UK. Sgt Harper is buried in the Steatham Park Cemetery, UK. Sgt McMullan is buried in the Belfast City Cemetery, Northern Ireland, UK. FO Parker is buried in the Bath (St Michael’s) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Smith is buried in the Pentlon (St George) Churchyard, UK.
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415917 Flight Sergeant RASHBROOK, Robert William Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/35/134 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 62, Volume 8 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Lancaster R 5698 UG – P 1654 Conversion RAF
Summary: On he 1st September 1943, Lancaster R5698 took off from RAF Wigsley for a night training flight. At about 0330 hours, the aircraft collided with Lancaster JB132 from No 61 Sqn RAF, which was home bound from a raid on Berlin, R5698 crashed near Southwell , some six miles west of Newark-upon-Trent, Nottinghamshire. Both crews in each aircraft were killed, Neither crew could have seen the navigation lights of the other aircraft. Crew: RAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAAF
PO Macdonald, J W M Captain (Pilot) Sgt G R Joyce, (Flight Engineer) FO Jobling, W S DFC (Navigator) Sgt E N Jones, (Air bomber) Sgt G H Tough, (Wireless Air gunner) Sgt J H Hutchinson, (Mid Upper Gunner) 415917 Flt Sgt R W Rashbrook, (Rear Gunner)
FO Jobling and Flt Sgt Rashbrook are buried in the Thorney (St Helen) Churchyard, UK. PO Macdonald is buried in the Southport (Birkdale) Roman Catholic Cemetery, UK. Sgt Joyce is buried in the Gravesend Cemetery, UK. Sgt Jones is buried in the Wallasey (Rake Lane) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Tough is buried in the Mount Jerome Cemetery, UK. Sgt Hutchinson is buried in the Liverpool (Anfield) Cemetery, UK.
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16482 Pilot Officer TAYLOR, Ewan Moore Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/39/155 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 71, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Lancaster L 7575 UG – Q 1654 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 22nd October 1943, Lancaster L7575 took off from RAF Wigsley at 1855 hours, tasked for a command Bullseye. It was suspected that the aircraft encountered heavy severe turbulence, and possibly, icing, which led to a structural failure of the outer wings and tail. At 2012 hours, debris dropped from the skies over Warren House Farm at Colney Heath, three miles south east of St Albans, and all the crew were killed. . Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAAF RAF
16482 PO Taylor, E M Captain (Pilot0 Sgt A Rooks, (Flight Engineer) PO Williams, E (Navigator) Sgt J F Thwaite, (Air Bomber) Sgt H T Green, (Wireless Air Gunner) 417460 Flt Sgt G B Davies, (Mid Upper Gunner) Sgt E P Stock, (Rear Gunner)
Both PO Taylor and Flt Sgt Davies are buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, UK. Brookwood is 30 miles from London. Sgt Rooks is buried in the Leeds (Honsley New) Cemetery, UK. PO Williams is buried in the City of London Cemetery and Crematorium, Manor Park, UK. Sgt Thwaite is buried in the Newlands Churchyard, above Derwent, UK. Sgt Green is buried in the Godalming New Cemetery, UK. Sgt Stock is buried in the Islington Cemetery and crematorium, UK.
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404793 Sergeant VON DER GROEBEN, Richard Arthur Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/175/94 Commonwealth War Graves records, W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 26, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford V 3874 1654 Conversion Unit Flt RAF
Summary: On the 13th July 1942, Oxford V3874 took off from RAF Wigsley, detailed to carry out a non-operational high level bombing exercise. The aircraft crashed at 1320 hours when it flew into trees near Gunthorpe, seven miles ENE from the centre of Nottingham, UK. All the crew of three were killed. The aircraft was returning from the exercise on the Clifton Pastures Bombing range, when it crashed. An Inquiry later found that the accident was the result of “unauthorised low flying.” Crew: RAF RAF RAAF
Sgt L A Dobie, Captain (Pilot) Sgt J R Warren (Air Bomber/Wireless Air Gunner) 404793 Sgt R A Von Der Groeben, (Air Bomber)/Wireless Air Gunner)
Sgt Dobie is buried in the Bebington Cemetery, UK Sgt Warren is buried in the Idridgehay (St James) Churchyard, UK Sgt Von Der Groeben is buried in the Shelford (St Peter & St Paul) Churchyard Extension, Shelford, near Newton, Nottinghamshire, UK.
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419304 Flight Sergeant FINE, Bernard David Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/13/239 Commonwealth war Graves records WS R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 113, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Stirling LK 502 JF – M 1654 Conversion Unit Flt RAF
Summary: On the night of 26/27th May 1944, Stirling LK502 took off from RAF Wigsley at 2245 hours, detailed for a night cross-country Bullseye flight. The duration of the flight was five and a half hours. All went well for about four hours, but the problems with the starboard engines necessitated both engine being shut down. It was then believed that rudder control was lost and the aircraft crashed at 0245 hours at Cliffe Park, Rudyard, about 3 miles WNW from Leek, Staffordshire. Four of the crew were killed and four were injured. Crew: RAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAAF RAF RAF
FO Leach, G N Captain (Pilot) Sgt F T J Nicholls, (Flight Engineer) Sgt A C Brett, (Flight Engineer) Sgt G N Wise, (Navigator) Sgt D C Watson, (Air Bomber) 419304 Flt Sgt B D Fine, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt C D Howes, (Mid Upper Gunner) Sgt H Ward, (Rear Gunner)
Killed Injured Injured Injured Injured Killed Killed Killed
FO Leach was cremated in the Newcastle-upon-Tyne (West Road) Crematorium, UK. Flt Sgt Fine is buried in the Chester (Blacon) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Howes is buried in the Camberwell New Cemetery, UK. Sgt Ward is buried in the Aireborough (Yeadon) Cemetery, UK.
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429710 Pilot Officer LUTZ, Alfred Edward Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/25/275 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 162, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Lancaster LM 748 UG – H 1654 Heavy Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 4th march 1945, Lancaster LM748 took off from RAF Wigsley, Nottinghamshire, as part of a diversionary force of ninety-five aircraft supporting main force operations. The aircraft was shot down a few miles from the drome,at 0105 hours, by an enemy intruder aircraft, coming down approx 250 yards east of Stapleford, 10 miles SSW of Lincoln. All on board were killed. Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAF
429710 PO Lutz, A E Captain (Pilot) Flt Sgt H F Cox, (Flight Engineer) FO Chapman, J A C (Navigator) Sgt S Shaw, (Air Bomber) Sgt A F Warbey, (Wireless Operator Air) Sgt H Frost, (Mid Upper Gunner) Sgt A C Davy, (Rear Gunner)
PO Lutz is buried in the Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, UK. Flt Sgt Cox is buried in the Birmingham (Bramwood End) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Warbey is buried in the Shilton (Holy Rood) Churchyard, UK. Sgt Frost is buried in the Norton (At Andrw0 Churchyard, UK. FO Chapman, and Sgt’s Shaw and Davy have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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423363 Pilot Officer WALKER, Lindsay George Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/43/843 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 135, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax JD 417 1656 Conversion 11 Base RAF
Summary: On the 3rd September 1944, Halifax JD417 took off from RAF Lindholme at 1130 hours, for a day navigation exercise. The aircraft entered cloud and crashed into high ground, at approx 1500 hours on Yr Eifl near Trevor on the north side of the Lleyn Peninsula, 12 miles south west of Caernarfon, North Wales. All the crew were killed. Two fixes had been passed to the aircraft previously and these were acknowledged. A Bomb Aimer had not been carried on the flight. Crew: RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
423363 PO Walker, L G Captain (Pilot) Sgt F R Jones, (Flight Engineer) 424379 FO Cox, M (Navigator Bomb Aimer) 421114 WO J A White,(Wireless Operator Air) 433631 Flt Sgt R Walmsley, (Air Gunner) 435753 Flt Sgt K Panwick, (Air Gunner)
All the RAAF Crew members are buried in the Chester (Blacon) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Jones is buried in the Barwick-in-Elmet (All Saints) Churchyard, Yorkshire, UK.
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Halifax JD 417 1656 Conversion 11 Base RAF
Summary: On the 3rd September 1944, Halifax JD417 took off from RAF Lindholme at 1130 hours, for a day navigation exercise. The aircraft entered cloud and crashed into high ground, at approx 1500 hours on Yr Eifl near Trevor on the north side of the Lleyn Peninsula, 12 miles south west of Caernarfon, North Wales. All the crew were killed. Two fixes had been passed to the aircraft previously and these were acknowledged. A Bomb Aimer had not been carried on the flight. Crew: RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
423363 PO Walker, L G Captain (Pilot) Sgt F R Jones, (Flight Engineer) 424379 FO Cox, M (Navigator Bomb Aimer) 421114 WO J A White,(Wireless Operator Air) 433631 Flt Sgt R Walmsley, (Air Gunner) 435753 Flt Sgt K Panwick, (Air Gunner)
All the RAAF Crew members are buried in the Chester (Blacon) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Jones is buried in the Barwick-in-Elmet (All Saints) Churchyard, Yorkshire, UK.
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426028 Pilot Officer BLACK, Douglas John Source : AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705/689 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 134, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax LM 344 1656 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 2nd September 1944, Halifax LM344 took off from RAF Lindholm at 1103 hours for a day training flight with a screened navigator giving instruction on HThe aircraft ran into a violent storm and crashed at 1250 houjrs, near Little Casterton, 10 miles east of Oakham. The crew of eight were killed. The aircraft was seen to come out of a very low heavy thunder cloud, in a spin during a violent thunderstorm. A Court of Inquiry into the accident stated : “ The court was of the opinion that the aircraft crashed due to bad weather which could have caused the crash in two ways (a0 The aircraft was out of control due to “icing” or (b) the aircraft was struck by lightening causing partial disintegration of the aircraft. Crew: RAF RAF RAAF RAF RAF RAAF RAF RAF
PO Garthwaite, H Captain (Pilot) Sgt D S Thompson, (Flight Engineer) 426028 PO Black, D J (Screened Navigator Air Bomber)) Sgt E C Alsop, (Navigator Air Bomber) Flt Sgt H A A Bodin, (Air Bomber) 432193 FLT SGT S G JACOBS, WIRELESS AIR GUNNER) SGT W CAMPBELL, (MID UPPER GUNNER) SGT A F M TRIMBY, (REAR GUNNER)
PO Garthwaite is buried in the Auserfield (St Helena) Churchyard, UK. Sgt Thompson is buried in the Walsall (Ryecroft) Cemetery, UK. PO Black, Flt Sgt Jacobs and Sgt Trimby are buried in the Cambridge City Cemetery, Cambridgeshire, UK. Sgt Alsop is buried in the Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK. Flt Sgt Bodin is buried in the Cathcart Cemetery, UK. Sgt Campbell is buried in the Glasgow (Sandymount) Cemetery, UK.
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418069 Flight Sergeant CLEARY, James Joseph Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA A705, 166/7/394 Commonwealth War Graves records. W R Chorley ; RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-19467, Page 83, Volume 8 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax DT 781 - D2 1656 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the night of 13/14th January 1944, Halifax DT781 took off from RAF Lindholme at 2149 hours for a night navigation training exercise. While cruising at 20,000 feet, the aircraft caught fire and broke up following a fire in the port outer and a subsequent loss of control, The bulk of the wreckage which fell at around 0140 hours, was found to the east of Holsworthy, Devon. A later investigation into the accident established that as the aircraft plunged , the outer starboard main plane failed in an upwards direction. All the crew were killed. Crew: RCAF RAF RCAF RAF RAAF RAF
Flt Sgt W R Wilson, Captain (Pilot) Sgt R H Dolden, (Flight Engineer) FO Hjartarson, F J (Navigator) Sgt R C Bradbury, (Wireless Air Gunner) 418069 Flt Sgt J J Cleary, (Air Gunner) Sgt R Burgess, (Air Gunner)
Flt Sgt Wilson, FO Hjartarson and Flt Sgt Cleary are buried in the Bath (Haycombe) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Dolden is buried in the Manor Park Cemetery, UK. Sgt Bradbury is buried in the Plymouth (Weston Mill) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Burgess is buried in the Lowestoft (Beccles Road) Cemetery, UK.
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432193 Fight Sergeant JACOBS, Stanley George Source : AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705/689 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 134, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax LM 344 1656 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 2nd September 1944, Halifax LM344 took off from RAF Lindholm at 1103 hours for a day training flight with a screened navigator giving instruction on HThe aircraft ran into a violent storm and crashed at 1250 houjrs, near Little Casterton, 10 miles east of Oakham. The crew of eight were killed. The aircraft was seen to come out of a very low heavy thunder cloud, in a spin during a violent thunderstorm. A Court of Inquiry into the accident stated : “ The court was of the opinion that the aircraft crashed due to bad weather which could have caused the crash in two ways (a0 The aircraft was out of control due to “icing” or (b) the aircraft was struck by lightening causing partial disintegration of the aircraft. Crew: RAF RAF RAAF RAF RAF RAAF RAF RAF
PO Garthwaite, H Captain (Pilot) Sgt D S Thompson, (Flight Engineer) 426028 PO Black, D J (Screened Navigator Air Bomber)) Sgt E C Alsop, (Navigator Air Bomber) Flt Sgt H A A Bodin, (Air Bomber) 432193 FLT SGT S G JACOBS, WIRELESS AIR GUNNER) SGT W CAMPBELL, (MID UPPER GUNNER) SGT A F M TRIMBY, (REAR GUNNER)
PO Garthwaite is buried in the Auserfield (St Helena) Churchyard, UK. Sgt Thompson is buried in the Walsall (Ryecroft) Cemetery, UK. PO Black, Flt Sgt Jacobs and Sgt Trimby are buried in the Cambridge City Cemetery, Cambridgeshire, UK. Sgt Alsop is buried in the Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK. Flt Sgt Bodin is buried in the Cathcart Cemetery, UK. Sgt Campbell is buried in the Glasgow (Sandymount) Cemetery, UK.
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17520 Flying Officer MARSH, Norman Albert DFC Source: AWM 237 (650 NAA : A705, 166/27/642 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Lancaster W 4995 1656 Conversion RAF
Summary: At 1312 hours on the 19th November 1944, FO Marsh walked into the rotating propeller of a stationery Lancaster aircraft and was killed. FO Marsh and the Pupil Pilot Flt Lt McKinnon had completed their last dual circuit, and the pupil was to continue solo. However, a coolant leak in the port inner engine had been noticed and FO Marsh was going to check this and indicate to the Pupil whether he was to return to dispersal or not. After looking at the engine, Marsh endeavoured to pass forward between the two port engines and the port outer propeller struck him on the head. Crew: RAAF RAF
17520 FO Marsh, N A DFC (Instructor Pilot) Flt Lt A P McKinnon, (Pupil Pilot)
FO Marsh is buried in the Harrogate (Stonefall0 Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK Citation : The Citation for the DFC awarded to FO Marsh then attacked to 101 Sqn RAF, is that of a General Citation promulgated in London Gazette of 21st April 1944, Page 1838.
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424379 Flying Officer COX, Maxwell Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/43/843 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 135, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax JD 417 1656 Conversion 11 Base RAF
Summary: On the 3rd September 1944, Halifax JD417 took off from RAF Lindholme at 1130 hours, for a day navigation exercise. The aircraft entered cloud and crashed into high ground, at approx 1500 hours on Yr Eifl near Trevor on the north side of the Lleyn Peninsula, 12 miles south west of Caernarfon, North Wales. All the crew were killed. Two fixes had been passed to the aircraft previously and these were acknowledged. A Bomb Aimer had not been carried on the flight. Crew: RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
423363 PO Walker, L G Captain (Pilot) Sgt F R Jones, (Flight Engineer) 424379 FO Cox, M (Navigator Bomb Aimer) 421114 WO J A White,(Wireless Operator Air) 433631 Flt Sgt R Walmsley, (Air Gunner) 435753 Flt Sgt K Panwick, (Air Gunner)
All the RAAF Crew members are buried in the Chester (Blacon) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Jones is buried in the Barwick-in-Elmet (All Saints) Churchyard, Yorkshire, UK.
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421114 Warrant Officer WHITE, John Albert Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/43/843 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 135, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax JD 417 1656 Conversion 11 Base RAF
Summary: On the 3rd September 1944, Halifax JD417 took off from RAF Lindholme at 1130 hours, for a day navigation exercise. The aircraft entered cloud and crashed into high ground, at approx 1500 hours on Yr Eifl near Trevor on the north side of the Lleyn Peninsula, 12 miles south west of Caernarfon, North Wales. All the crew were killed. Two fixes had been passed to the aircraft previously and these were acknowledged. A Bomb Aimer had not been carried on the flight. Crew: RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
423363 PO Walker, L G Captain (Pilot) Sgt F R Jones, (Flight Engineer) 424379 FO Cox, M (Navigator Bomb Aimer) 421114 WO J A White,(Wireless Operator Air) 433631 Flt Sgt R Walmsley, (Air Gunner) 435753 Flt Sgt K Panwick, (Air Gunner)
All the RAAF Crew members are buried in the Chester (Blacon) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Jones is buried in the Barwick-in-Elmet (All Saints) Churchyard, Yorkshire, UK.
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433753 Flight Sergeant PANWICK, Keith Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/43/843 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 135, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax JD 417 1656 Conversion 11 Base RAF
Summary: On the 3rd September 1944, Halifax JD417 took off from RAF Lindholme at 1130 hours, for a day navigation exercise. The aircraft entered cloud and crashed into high ground, at approx 1500 hours on Yr Eifl near Trevor on the north side of the Lleyn Peninsula, 12 miles south west of Caernarfon, North Wales. All the crew were killed. Two fixes had been passed to the aircraft previously and these were acknowledged. A Bomb Aimer had not been carried on the flight. Crew: RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
423363 PO Walker, L G Captain (Pilot) Sgt F R Jones, (Flight Engineer) 424379 FO Cox, M (Navigator Bomb Aimer) 421114 WO J A White,(Wireless Operator Air) 433631 Flt Sgt R Walmsley, (Air Gunner) 435753 Flt Sgt K Panwick, (Air Gunner)
All the RAAF Crew members are buried in the Chester (Blacon) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Jones is buried in the Barwick-in-Elmet (All Saints) Churchyard, Yorkshire, UK.
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420995 Flight Sergeant PALMER, Kenneth Arthgur Malcolm Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/32/448 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 127, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Stirling EF 252 -C 1657 Conversion 31 Base RAF
Summary: On the 26th July 1944, Stirling EF252 took off from Shepherds Grove at 2245 hours, but the starboard outer cut just as the take off run started. Before the Pilot could correct the situation, the aircraft swung to starboard, crashed into the Watch office, and caught fire. Four of the crew were killed, one died of his injuries and two were injured. Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAF
420995 Flt Sgt K A M Palmer, Captain (Pilot) Sgt K J Abraham, (Flight Engineer) Sgt F Bowers, (Navigator) Sgt D J Whiffin, (Air Bomber) Sgt S T Collis, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt F Barber, (Mid Upper Gunner) Sgt P L Capon, (Rear Gunner)
Killed Killed Killed Killed Died of Injuries Injured Injured
Flt Sgt Palmer and Sgt Whiffin are buried Cambridge City Cemetery, Cambridgeshire, UK The Cemetery is known locally as the Newmarket Road Cemetery. Sgt Abraham is buried in the Bristol (Arnos Vale) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Bowers is buried in the Littleover (St Peter) Churchyard, UK. Sgt Collis is buried in the Derby (Nottingham Road) Cemetery, UK.
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Stirling EP 352 XT – U 1657 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 22nd October 1943. Stirling EP352 took off from RAF Stradishall, briefed to carry out a special navigation training exercise. At approx 2120 hours, the aircraft flew into the ground at Rosemaund Farm, Preston Wynne, approx six miles NNE from Hereford.,and all the nine on board were killed. Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAAF RAF RAF RAAF
420551 Flt Sgt T C Elstub, Captain (Pilot) Sgt D Dickson, (Flight Engineer) FO Stalker, J L (Navigator) PO Gerrard, V C (Staff Navigation Instructor) PO Hewson, G P (Navigator) 415982 Flt Sgt A H Hines, (Air Bomber) Sgt E J McMillan, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt A J Smith, (Air Gunner) 423657 Sgt S B Cribb, (Air Gunner)
Flt Sgt’s Elstub, Hines, Cribb, FO Stalker and PO Hewson are buried in the Bath (Haycombe) Cemetery, UK Sgt Dickson is buried in the Glasgow (St Kentigern’s) Roman Catholic Cemetery, UK. PO Gerrard is buried in the Manchester (Phillips park) Cemetery, UK. Sgt McMillan is buried in the Wandsworth (Earlsfield) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Smith is buried in the Hedge End Cemetery, UK.
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425622 Flight Sergeant DUANE, Gregory Terence Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/17/352 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 71, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Stirling R 9249 1657 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 22nd October 1943, Stirling R9249 took off from RAF Stradishall, detailed to carry out a special navigation exercise. The aircraft crashed at 2054 hours while attempting to land on three engines at Chipping Warden. Wether condition in the area were poor, and it was thought that the crew mistook the airfield’s perimeter track for the runway. In its final seconds of the flight, the aircraft hit a tree and the roofs of two houses in the nearby village of Aston le Walls before finishing up on the north side of the drome. Four of the crew were killed in the crash and three were injured. Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RCAF RAF RAAF RAAF
404606 WO G A Harris, Captain (Pilot) Sgt S F Coucher, (Flight Engineer) FO Whitehouse, J W (Navigator) Flt Sgt K Riep, (Air Bomber) Sgt R A Gausden, (Wireless Air Gunner) 425622 Flt Sgt G T Duane, (Air Gunner) 423167 Sgt G P McCallum, (Air Gunner) * Died of his injuries on 23/10/1943
Killed Killed Killed Killed Injured *Injured Injured
WO Harris, FO Whitehouse, Flt Sgt Riep and Flt Sgt Duane are buried in the Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Cowcher is buried in the Harrow (Weald-stone) Cemetery, Middlesex, UK. Sgt McCallum survived the crash and the war, and was discharged a WO on 24/4/1945.
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420661 Flight Sergeant ELSTUB, Thomas Clifford Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/8/275 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 71, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Stirling EP 352 XT – U 1657 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 22nd October 1943. Stirling EP352 took off from RAF Stradishall, briefed to carry out a special navigation training exercise. At approx 2120 hours, the aircraft flew into the ground at Rosemaund Farm, Preston Wynne, approx six miles NNE from Hereford.,and all the nine on board were killed. Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAAF RAF RAF RAAF
420551 Flt Sgt T C Elstub, Captain (Pilot) Sgt D Dickson, (Flight Engineer) FO Stalker, J L (Navigator) PO Gerrard, V C (Staff Navigation Instructor) PO Hewson, G P (Navigator) 415982 Flt Sgt A H Hines, (Air Bomber) Sgt E J McMillan, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt A J Smith, (Air Gunner) 423657 Sgt S B Cribb, (Air Gunner)
Flt Sgt’s Elstub, Hines, Cribb, FO Stalker and PO Hewson are buried in the Bath (Haycombe) Cemetery, UK Sgt Dickson is buried in the Glasgow (St Kentigern’s) Roman Catholic Cemetery, UK. PO Gerrard is buried in the Manchester (Phillips park) Cemetery, UK. Sgt McMillan is buried in the Wandsworth (Earlsfield) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Smith is buried in the Hedge End Cemetery, UK.
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404606 Warrant Officer HARRIS, George Albert Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/17/352 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 71, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Stirling R 9249 1657 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 22nd October 1943, Stirling R9249 took off from RAF Stradishall, detailed to carry out a special navigation exercise. The aircraft crashed at 2054 hours while attempting to land on three engines at Chipping Warden. Wether condition in the area were poor, and it was thought that the crew mistook the airfield’s perimeter track for the runway. In its final seconds of the flight, the aircraft hit a tree and the roofs of two houses in the nearby village of Aston le Walls before finishing up on the north side of the drome. Four of the crew were killed in the crash and three were injured. Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RCAF RAF RAAF RAAF
404606 WO G A Harris, Captain (Pilot) Sgt S F Coucher, (Flight Engineer) FO Whitehouse, J W (Navigator) Flt Sgt K Riep, (Air Bomber) Sgt R A Gausden, (Wireless Air Gunner) 425622 Flt Sgt G T Duane, (Air Gunner) 423167 Sgt G P McCallum, (Air Gunner) * Died of his injuries on 23/10/1943
Killed Killed Killed Killed Injured *Injured Injured
WO Harris, FO Whitehouse, Flt Sgt Riep and Flt Sgt Duane are buried in the Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Cowcher is buried in the Harrow (Weald-stone) Cemetery, Middlesex, UK. Sgt McCallum survived the crash and the war, and was discharged a WO on 24/4/1945.
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415982 Flight Sergeant HINES, Albert Henry Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/8/275 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 71, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Stirling EP 352 XT – U 1657 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 22nd October 1943. Stirling EP352 took off from RAF Stradishall, briefed to carry out a special navigation training exercise. At approx 2120 hours, the aircraft flew into the ground at Rosemaund Farm, Preston Wynne, approx six miles NNE from Hereford.,and all the nine on board were killed. Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAAF RAF RAF RAAF
420551 Flt Sgt T C Elstub, Captain (Pilot) Sgt D Dickson, (Flight Engineer) FO Stalker, J L (Navigator) PO Gerrard, V C (Staff Navigation Instructor) PO Hewson, G P (Navigator) 415982 Flt Sgt A H Hines, (Air Bomber) Sgt E J McMillan, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt A J Smith, (Air Gunner) 423657 Sgt S B Cribb, (Air Gunner)
Flt Sgt’s Elstub, Hines, Cribb, FO Stalker and PO Hewson are buried in the Bath (Haycombe) Cemetery, UK Sgt Dickson is buried in the Glasgow (St Kentigern’s) Roman Catholic Cemetery, UK. PO Gerrard is buried in the Manchester (Phillips park) Cemetery, UK. Sgt McMillan is buried in the Wandsworth (Earlsfield) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Smith is buried in the Hedge End Cemetery, UK.
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414403 Flight Sergeant HOGAN, Thomas Joseph Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A9301 Barcode 5523481 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 84, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Stirling W 7571 1657 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 20th January 1944, Stirling W7571 took off from RAF Stradishall at 1745 hours, for night flying practice, the aircraft having been delayed for nearly a quarter of an hour due to the presence on the runway of the flare path lorry. Eye witness reports indicate an erratic take off and when, eventually, the aircraft became airborne it had veered off the runway and was quite close to the perimeter track. Agonisingly, it climbed to about 100 feet, before sideslipping into the far north west corner of the bomb dump, where it struck a building used to store incendiaries. On impact, the rear fuselage broke away, (this undoubtedly saved Sgt Clisby’s life) and moments later the rest of the aircraft erupted in a sheet of flame. Seven of the crew were killed and Sgt Clisby was injured. An investigation into the accident concluded that the starboard outer engine had failed. Crew: RNZAF RAAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAF
Flt Lt Neilson, J G DFC, Captain (Pilot) 414403 Flt Sgt T J Hogan ((Pilot) Sgt J V Powell, (Flight Engineer) Sgt A C Parker, (Navigator) Sgt S F Wise, (Air Bomber) Sgt R J Fuller (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt L H Robinson, (Air Gunner) Sgt C W K Clisby, (Air Gunner)
Flt Lt Neilson, Flt Sgt Hogan and Sgt Parker are buried in the Cambridge City Cemetery, Cambridgeshire, UK. Sgt Powell is buried in the Bristol (Canford) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Wise is buried in the Greenford Park Cemetery, UK. Sgt Fuller is buried in the Merton (St Mary) Churchyard, UK. Sgt Robinson is buried in the Warmsworth Cemetery, UK.
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412527 Flight Sergeant LAMOND, Alexander Campbell Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA :L A705, 166/24/74 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 46, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Lancaster DS 603 1657 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 16th April 1943, Lancaster DS603 took off from East Wretham, detailed to carry out three engine flying practice. At 1131 hours the aircraft overshot the runway and after climbing to 300 feet, went completely out of control and crashed to the ground. Four of the crew were killed and Sgt Atkin was injured. . The accident occurred with the starboard outer feathered. The crash occurred on the fourth practice overshoot when going round again. An Inquiry into the accident stated : “The accident was caused by loss of lift on the starboard wing because (1) the Pilot allowed the speed of the aircraft to drop below 110 mph in which case Lancasters are prone to bank over against the dead engine,. OR (2) engine failure occurred in the starboard inner engine which Sgt Aitken states to have occurred. No (2) was considered more probable as Flt Lt Barrett had over 1300 hours flying experience and the aircraft was a dual aircraft.” Crew: RAF RAAF RAF RAF RAF
Flt Lt C R Barrett, Captain (Pilot) 412527 Flt Sgt A C Lamond, (Pupil Pilot) Sgt S S Atkin, (Pupil Pilot) Sgt G E Hunnington, (Flight Engineer) Sgt S Dawson, (Wireless Air Gunner)
Flt Lt Barrett and Flt Sgt Lamond are buried in the Beck Row (St John) Churchyard, Mildenhall, UK. Sgt Humphreys is buried in the Darlington North Cemetery, UK. Sgt Dawson is buried in the Royton Cemetery, UK.
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425224 Flight Sergeant SAKER, Ernest Henry Benjamin Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/37/149 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 56, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Stirling W 7586 -C 1657 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 22nd July 1943, Stirling W7586 took off from RAF Stradisahall detailed to carry out practice circuits and landings. The starboard outer was feathered, and a normal three engined approach was being made. The aircraft overshot, and an attempt was made to go round again. The aircraft stalled and crashed at 1746 hours. All the crew were killed. Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RCAF RAF RAF RAAF
409454 PO Sellars, L G Captain (Pilot) Sgt J A Campbell, (Flight Engineer) FO Rutherford, R H (Navigator) Flt Sgt R H Murdock, (Air Bomber) Sgt R G Kings, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt G F A Wix, (Mid Upper Gunner) 425224 Flt Sgt E H B Saker, (Rear Gunner)
PO Sellars, Flt Sgt Murdock and Flt Sgt Saker are buried in the Haverhill cemetery, Suffolk, UK. Sgt Campbell was cremated in the Golders Green Crematorium, UK. FO Rutherford is buried in the Bangor Cemetery, UK. Sgt Kings is buried in the Effington (Holy Trinity and St Thomas of Canterbury) Churchyard, UK. Sgt Wix is buried in the City of London Cemetery and Crematorium, Manor Park, UK.
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409454 Pilot Officer SELLARS, Leonard Garrard Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/37/149 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 56, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Stirling W 7586 -C 1657 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 22nd July 1943, Stirling W7586 took off from RAF Stradisahall detailed to carry out practice circuits and landings. The starboard outer was feathered, and a normal three engined approach was being made. The aircraft overshot, and an attempt was made to go round again. The aircraft stalled and crashed at 1746 hours. All the crew were killed. Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RCAF RAF RAF RAAF
409454 PO Sellars, L G Captain (Pilot) Sgt J A Campbell, (Flight Engineer) FO Rutherford, R H (Navigator) Flt Sgt R H Murdock, (Air Bomber) Sgt R G Kings, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt G F A Wix, (Mid Upper Gunner) 425224 Flt Sgt E H B Saker, (Rear Gunner)
PO Sellars, Flt Sgt Murdock and Flt Sgt Saker are buried in the Haverhill cemetery, Suffolk, UK. Sgt Campbell was cremated in the Golders Green Crematorium, UK. FO Rutherford is buried in the Bangor Cemetery, UK. Sgt Kings is buried in the Effington (Holy Trinity and St Thomas of Canterbury) Churchyard, UK. Sgt Wix is buried in the City of London Cemetery and Crematorium, Manor Park, UK.
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420596Flight Sergeant REDDY, Douglas Edward Lanyon Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/35/143 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 64, Volume 8 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Stirling W 7455 1657 Conversion Royal Air Force 31 Base
Summary: On the 7th September 1943, Stirling W4755 took off from RAF Stradishall, for an evening training exercise, during which the aircraft was attacked by an intruder aircraft. Unable to maintain n height the aircraft was put down at 2139 hours in a cornfield between Withers-field and Great Thurlow, two miles north east of Haverhill in Suffolk. All the crew were injured, Soon the aircraft was a mass of flame watched by some very dazed survivors. It was at this stage that Flt Sgt Reddy could not be accounted for. With total disregard of his own well being, FO Smith re-entered the fuselage and having found the trapped air bomber, dragged him clear. In doing so, Smith sustained terrible injuries and died the next day. Flt Sgt Reddy succumbed to his injuries and died on the 27th September 1943.. Crew: RAF RAAF RAF RAF RAAF RAAF RNZAF RAF
FO Smith, L F DFC Captain (Pilot) 420656 Flt Sgt C G Gilkes, (Pilot) Sgt Oulton, (Flight Engineer) FO Miles, N E (Navigator) 420596 Flt Sgt D E L Reddy, (Air Bomber) 415579 Flt Sgt G R Greaves, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt J M Hadman, (Air Gunner) Sgt E V Cramp, (Air Gunner)
FO Smith is buried in the Bletchley Cemetery, Buckinghamshire, UK Flt Sgt Reddy is buried in the Cambridge City Cemetery, Cambridgeshire, UK. The cemetery is known locally as the Newmarket Road Cemetery.
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402737 Pilot Officer FOTHERINGHAM, Andrew Henry Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/14/152 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 81, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax DT 626 1658 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the night of the 3/4th January 1944, Halifax DT626 took off from RAF Riccall, detailed to carry out a night cross-country training exercise. At approx 0045 hours, the aircraft crashed with great force (having partially broken up in the air), a miles south west of Pentrefoelas on to land near Gwern Rywal Uchaf, the village (Pentrefoelas) being 15 miles south west of Denbigh , and just about on the border with Merioneth. All the crew were killed in the crash. Crew: RAAF RAF RCAF RCAF RAF RAF RAF
402737 PO Fotheringham, A H Captain (Pilot) Sgt W Pinder, (Flight Engineer) FO MacLeod, J G (Navigator) Flt Sgt W C Thompson, (Air Bomber) Sgt L Dowse, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt P Rogerson, (Air Gunner) Sgt R H Wright, (Air Gunner)
PO Fotheringham, FO MacLeod and Flt Sgt Thompson are buried in the Chester (Blacon) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Pinder is buried in the Horbury Cemetery, UK. Sgt Dowse is buried in the Bridlington Cemetery, UK. Sgt Rogerson is buried in the Overton (St Helen0 Cemetery, UK. Sgt Wright is buried in the Ripley Cemetery, Derbyshire, UK.
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415130 Flight Sergeant FRANKISH, Robert Walter-Wetherall Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/14/98 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bombe Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, page 67 Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax JB 905 1658 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 18th September 1943, Halifax JB905 took off from RAF Riccall, detailed for a night training sortie. While cruising at 17,000 feet, the starboard engine caught fire. Partially abandoned, the aircraft crashed at 2355 hours at Mount Pleasant Farm, Armthorpe, some four miles north east of Doncaster, Yorkshire, UK, and not far from Finningley airfield. Three of the crew were killed and two were injured. Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAF RAF
415130 Flt Sgt R W-W Frankish, Captain (Pilot) Sgt A C Skinner, (Flight Engineer) Sg J H Bulmer, (Navigator0 Sgt C J Ringer, (Air Bomber)) Sgt A J Taylor, (Wireless Air Gunner)
Killed Injured Injured Killed Killed
Flt Sgt Frankish is buried in the Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK. Sgt Ringer is buried in the Woodgrange Park Cemetery, UK. Sgt Taylor is buried in the Popham (St Catherine) Churchyard, UK.
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423420 Flight Sergeant KNIGHT, Noel Joseph Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A 705, 166/23/50 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax JB 789 1658 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 10th May 1944, Halifax JB789 took off from RAF Riccall for night training circuits and landings exercise. The aircraft took off and climbed normally, but it crashed two minutes after take off at 0102 hours, when it struck the spire of the St John Church and crashed in Port Holm drive, Selby, Yorkshire, UK. The aircraft aught fire on impact and all on board were killed. The aircraft also demolished four properties in Port Holm drive, and at least 14 civilians were killed or seriously injured. Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
426752 Flt Sgt T R Laver, (Pilot) Sgt D McDermott, (Flight Engineer) Sgt P H Rockingham, (Navigator) 426702 Flt Sgt B K Storer, (Bomb Aimer) 423420 Flt Sgt N J Knight, (Wireless Air Gunner) 424822 Flt Sgt J Roper, (Air Gunner) 434607 FO Dixon, J R (Air Gunner)
The five RAAF members are buried in the Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK. Sgt’s MsDermott and Rockingham are buried in the Selby Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK.
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426752 Flight Sergeant LAVER, Thomas Roy Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A 705, 166/23/50 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax JB 789 1658 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 10th May 1944, Halifax JB789 took off from RAF Riccall for night training circuits and landings exercise. The aircraft took off and climbed normally, but it crashed two minutes after take off at 0102 hours, when it struck the spire of the St John Church and crashed in Port Holm drive, Selby, Yorkshire, UK. The aircraft aught fire on impact and all on board were killed. The aircraft also demolished four properties in Port Holm drive, and at least 14 civilians were killed or seriously injured. Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
426752 Flt Sgt T R Laver, (Pilot) Sgt D McDermott, (Flight Engineer) Sgt P H Rockingham, (Navigator) 426702 Flt Sgt B K Storer, (Bomb Aimer) 423420 Flt Sgt N J Knight, (Wireless Air Gunner) 424822 Flt Sgt J Roper, (Air Gunner) 434607 FO Dixon, J R (Air Gunner)
The five RAAF members are buried in the Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK. Sgt’s MsDermott and Rockingham are buried in the Selby Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK.
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424822 Flight Sergant ROPER, John Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A 705, 166/23/50 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax JB 789 1658 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 10th May 1944, Halifax JB789 took off from RAF Riccall for night training circuits and landings exercise. The aircraft took off and climbed normally, but it crashed two minutes after take off at 0102 hours, when it struck the spire of the St John Church and crashed in Port Holm drive, Selby, Yorkshire, UK. The aircraft aught fire on impact and all on board were killed. The aircraft also demolished four properties in Port Holm drive, and at least 14 civilians were killed or seriously injured. Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
426752 Flt Sgt T R Laver, (Pilot) Sgt D McDermott, (Flight Engineer) Sgt P H Rockingham, (Navigator) 426702 Flt Sgt B K Storer, (Bomb Aimer) 423420 Flt Sgt N J Knight, (Wireless Air Gunner) 424822 Flt Sgt J Roper, (Air Gunner) 434607 FO Dixon, J R (Air Gunner)
The five RAAF members are buried in the Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK. Sgt’s MsDermott and Rockingham are buried in the Selby Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK.
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426702 Flight Sergeant STORER, Bernard Kevin Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A 705, 166/23/50 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax JB 789 1658 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 10th May 1944, Halifax JB789 took off from RAF Riccall for night training circuits and landings exercise. The aircraft took off and climbed normally, but it crashed two minutes after take off at 0102 hours, when it struck the spire of the St John Church and crashed in Port Holm drive, Selby, Yorkshire, UK. The aircraft aught fire on impact and all on board were killed. The aircraft also demolished four properties in Port Holm drive, and at least 14 civilians were killed or seriously injured. Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
426752 Flt Sgt T R Laver, (Pilot) Sgt D McDermott, (Flight Engineer) Sgt P H Rockingham, (Navigator) 426702 Flt Sgt B K Storer, (Bomb Aimer) 423420 Flt Sgt N J Knight, (Wireless Air Gunner) 424822 Flt Sgt J Roper, (Air Gunner) 434607 FO Dixon, J R (Air Gunner)
The five RAAF members are buried in the Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK. Sgt’s MsDermott and Rockingham are buried in the Selby Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK.
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Halifax R 9531 1658 Conversion Ricall RAF
Summary: On the 5th December 1942, Halifax R9531 was detailed to carry out a day cross-country exercise. The aircraft crashed at 1300 hours near Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, and all the crew were killed. A W/T message was received from the aircraft at 1215 hours “”Exercise abandoned, returning to base, reason icing.” Ten minutes later a further message “Require assistance, returning to base.” The aircraft was observed approaching Scunthorpe from the south west. It then went into a steep turn to starboard, losing height, and apparently stalled. The pilot probably put on too much top rudder when he realized he was losing height. A Flying Accident report concluded : “The aircraft stalled in a turn when low down and crashed before it could recover.” Six of the crew were killed and Sgt Pretty was injured. Crew: RCAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAAF
Flt Sgt D C Cameron, Captain (Pilot) Sgt H G Jenkins, (Flight Engineer) Sgt D J Marshall, (Navigator) Sgt C F Bonorino, (Air Bomber) Flt Sgt J C Macaulay, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt R F Pretty, (Mid Upper Gunner) 406709 Sgt J A Barrett-Lennard, (Rear Gunner)
Flt Sgt Cameron, and Sgt’s Barrett-Lennard and Bonorino are buried in the Brigg Cemetery, Humberside, UK. Sgt Jenkins is buried in the Gellygaer (Gwaelodybrithdir) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Marshall is buried in the Torquay Cemetery & Extension, UK. Flt Sgt Macaulay is buried in the Dundee Eastern Necropolis, Scotland.
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434607 Flying Officer DIXON, John Russell Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A 705, 166/23/50 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax JB 789 1658 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 10th May 1944, Halifax JB789 took off from RAF Riccall for night training circuits and landings exercise. The aircraft took off and climbed normally, but it crashed two minutes after take off at 0102 hours, when it struck the spire of the St John Church and crashed in Port Holm drive, Selby, Yorkshire, UK. The aircraft aught fire on impact and all on board were killed. The aircraft also demolished four properties in Port Holm drive, and at least 14 civilians were killed or seriously injured. Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
426752 Flt Sgt T R Laver, (Pilot) Sgt D McDermott, (Flight Engineer) Sgt P H Rockingham, (Navigator) 426702 Flt Sgt B K Storer, (Bomb Aimer) 423420 Flt Sgt N J Knight, (Wireless Air Gunner) 424822 Flt Sgt J Roper, (Air Gunner) 434607 FO Dixon, J R (Air Gunner)
The five RAAF members are buried in the Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK. Sgt’s MsDermott and Rockingham are buried in the Selby Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK.
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420337 Flight Sergeant CLEGG, Roy Richard Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/7/201 Commonwealth War Graves Records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947 Page 66 Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax BB 210 1659 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 15th September 1943, Halifax BB210 took off from RAF Topcliffe for a fighter affiliation exercise. The aircraft force landed at 1215 hours into a ploughed field, a few hundred yards north west of the Askham Richard village on the south side Rufforth airfield, breaking up into three sections. Flt Sgt Clegg was killed in the accident and the others survived the crash.. Crew: RAF RAAF RAAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAF
FO Kaye, T C Captain (Pilot) Flt Sgt W F Burge, (Pilot) 420337 Flt Sgt R B Clegg, (Pilot) Sgt Pratt. Sgt Blake. Sgt Bechtold Sgt Martin PO Lambert Sgt Deane. Sgt Gilchrist Sgt Addison WO McNamara
Flt Sgt Clegg is buried in the Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK.
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404873 Flight Sergeant MORRIS, Victor James Source: AWM 237 (65) N AA : A705, 166/28/95 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
1659 Conversion RAF
Summary: On 8th June 1943, Flt Sgt Morris, an Observer, reported sick at 1700 hours having had a headache for 8 hours which was progressively getting more severe. He was admitted to hospital and died at 2330 hours. A post mortem revealed an Extradurac Haemorrhage caused by a fractured skull. He is buried in the Dishforth Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK.
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29520 Flight Sergeant O’ CONNOR, Ian Source: AWM 237 (65) Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947 Page 147, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax JP 201 1666 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 30oth August 1944, Halifax JP201 took off from RAF Wombelton at 1650 hours, detailed to carry out a night cross-country flight. While flying at 18,000 feet over Devon, the aircraft collided with a Halifax from No 1664 HCU Both aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Bow, 14 miles north east of E, and approx 5 miles south east from the airfield at Wickleigh. The crews in both aircraft were killed, except Sgt Pugh who was thrown clear as the aircraft wet down. Crew: RAAF` RAF RAF RAF RAAF RAF
415916 PO Pugh, K H Captain (Pilot) Sgt A E Ackcral, (Flight Engineer) Sgt J E L Sherwin, (Navigator) Sgt B E Saunders, (Air Bomer) 29520 Flt Sgt I O’Connor, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt P Straiton, (Air Gunner)
Sgt Sherwin and Flt Sgt O’Connor are buried in the Bath (Haycombe) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Ackcral is buried in the Redcar Cemetery, UK. Sgt Saunders is buried in the Streatham Park Cemetery, UK. Sgt Straiton is buried in the Blairgowrie Cemetery, UK. The then FO Pugh was later killed on 18th April 1945 when attached to 640 Sqn RAF.
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427632 Pilot Officer BAIRSTOW, John Leslie Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/21/190 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 133, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Stirling EF 200 1660 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 30 August 1944, Stirling EF200 took off from RAF Swinderby for a cross country training flight. While cruising at 12,000 feet the outer port engine failed, and the crew turned back for base. Their first approach was unsatisfactory but while going round again the Pilot lost control and the aircraft crashed at 1532 hours, slightly north of Hardwick Grange, Nottinghamshire. Five of the crew were killed and three were injured. RAF Gamston flying control reported that the aircraft had approached their runway, wheels down, firing red cartridges and flying on three engines with the port outer feathered. The aircraft was not in line with the runway and started to go round again at a very low height. It appeared the Pilot was attempting a right hand circuit, lost height and crashed. Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAF RAF
427632 PO Bairstow, J L Captain (Pilot) Killed Sgt F Ward, (Flight Engineer) Killed Flt Sgt E Smith, (Staff Flight Engineer) Killed 429230 Flt Sgt I H Jones, (Navigator) Killed. 429619 Flt Sgt A D O’Hara, (Air Bomber) Seriously Injured 427801 Flt Sgt W D Fawcett, (Wireless Air Gunner) Killed `Sgt W Toole, (Mid Upper Gunner) Seriously Injured Sgt W Mills, (Rear Gunner) Injured
PO Bairstow, and Flt Sgt’s Jones and Fawcett are buried in the Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Ward is buried in the Ilford Cemetery, UK. Flt Sgt Smith is buried in the Halifax (Stoney Road) Cemetery, UK.
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419550 Pilot Officer BOWE, Donald MacFarlane Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/6/699 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 131 Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Stirling EE 975 1660 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 15th August 1944, Stirling EE975 took off from RAF Swinderby, for a night training exercise, in the course of which both outer engines failed. As the bomber lost height, the crew were told to bale out. Five left the aircraft in good order at about 4,500 feet, but by the time the pilot and navigator made their exit, the bomber had dropped below the safety margin for their chutes to fully deploy. Both were found on Firth Fell and they had lost their lives. Sgt Davis was injured and the others uninjured. Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAF
419550 PO Bowe, D MacF Captain (Pilot) Sgt L R Frazer, (1st Engineer) Sgt P G Nelson, (2nd Engineer) 426559 Flt Sgt R J Douglas, (Navigator) 429825 Flt Sgt C O’Neill, (Air Bomber) 424667 Flt Sgt G Maloney, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt C M Davis, (Rear Gunner)
Both PO Bowe and Flt Sgt Douglas are buried in the Harrogate (Stonefall) cemetery, Yorkshire, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS 428296 Pilot Officer CHALMERS, Robert james Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/7/692 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, page 144, Volume 8 Stirling Aircraft Type: EH 977 Serial number: -Z Radio call sign: 1660 Conversion RAF Unit: Summary: On the 5th November 1944, Stirling EH977 was returning to RAF Swinderby froma cross country night exercise, when the Pilot asked for an emergency landing as the starboard outer had suddenly cut. He was given prepare to land by the Flying Control Officer and this was acknowledged. He then said the starboard outer has started again and he would be OK. He called “upwind” and “crosswind”, and would appear to have switched to R/T on the call “downwind”, when the Control heard another member of the crew say another engine has gone> I checked up with the AFC as to where the aircraft was and he said he was going “downwind”, but was very low. I then saw the aircraft turn to starboard sharply, hit the ground and burst into flames. The first call was 2230 hours and the aircraft crashed at 2240 hours. The aircraft crashed on Bassington Fen, 8 miles SSW of Lincoln, and the crew of seven were killed. The findings of an Inquiry into the accident that an engine had failed, but feathering action had been applied to one of the functioning motors. Crew: RAAF 428296 PO Chalmers, R J Captain (Pilot) RAF Sgt M A Rand, (Flight Engineer) RAF Sgt S F Weedon, (Navigator) RAF FO Bibb, N U (Air Bomber) RAAF 420873 Flt Sgt K J Gerathy, (Wireless Air Gunner) RAF Sgt W P Whalley, Mid Upper Gunner) RAF Sgt W B Telford, (Rear Gunner) PO Chalmers, Flt Sgt Gerathy and FO Bibb are buried in the Cambridge City cemetery, Cambridgeshire, UK. Sgt Rand is buried in the Norden Cemetery, UK. Sgt Weedon is buried in the Reading (Henley Road) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Whalley is buried in the Thurlby (St Germain) Churchyard, UK. Sgt Telford is buried in the Manchester (Philips Park) Cemetery, UK.
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426559 Flight Sergeant DOUGLAS, Robert James Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/6/699 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 131 Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Stirling EE 975 1660 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 15th August 1944, Stirling EE975 took off from RAF Swinderby, for a night training exercise, in the course of which both outer engines failed. As the bomber lost height, the crew were told to bale out. Five left the aircraft in good order at about 4,500 feet, but by the time the pilot and navigator made their exit, the bomber had dropped below the safety margin for their chutes to fully deploy. Both were found on Firth Fell and they had lost their lives. Sgt Davis was injured and the others uninjured. Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAF
419550 PO Bowe, D MacF Captain (Pilot) Sgt L R Frazer, (1st Engineer) Sgt P G Nelson, (2nd Engineer) 426559 Flt Sgt R J Douglas, (Navigator) 429825 Flt Sgt C O’Neill, (Air Bomber) 424667 Flt Sgt G Maloney, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt C M Davis, (Rear Gunner)
Both PO Bowe and Flt Sgt Douglas are buried in the Harrogate (Stonefall) cemetery, Yorkshire, UK.
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427861 Flight Sergeant FAWCETT, Walter Douglas Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/21/190 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 133, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Stirling EF 200 1660 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 30 August 1944, Stirling EF200 took off from RAF Swinderby for a cross country training flight. While cruising at 12,000 feet the outer port engine failed, and the crew turned back for base. Their first approach was unsatisfactory but while going round again the Pilot lost control and the aircraft crashed at 1532 hours, slightly north of Hardwick Grange, Nottinghamshire. Five of the crew were killed and three were injured. RAF Gamston flying control reported that the aircraft had approached their runway, wheels down, firing red cartridges and flying on three engines with the port outer feathered. The aircraft was not in line with the runway and started to go round again at a very low height. It appeared the Pilot was attempting a right hand circuit, lost height and crashed. Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAF RAF
427632 PO Bairstow, J L Captain (Pilot) Killed Sgt F Ward, (Flight Engineer) Killed Flt Sgt E Smith, (Staff Flight Engineer) Killed 429230 Flt Sgt I H Jones, (Navigator) Killed. 429619 Flt Sgt A D O’Hara, (Air Bomber) Seriously Injured 427801 Flt Sgt W D Fawcett, (Wireless Air Gunner) Killed `Sgt W Toole, (Mid Upper Gunner) Seriously Injured Sgt W Mills, (Rear Gunner) Injured
PO Bairstow, and Flt Sgt’s Jones and Fawcett are buried in the Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Ward is buried in the Ilford Cemetery, UK. Flt Sgt Smith is buried in the Halifax (Stoney Road) Cemetery, UK.
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420873 Flight Sergeant GERATHY, Kevin James Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/7/692 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, page 144, Volume 8 Stirling Aircraft Type: EH 977 Serial number: -Z Radio call sign: 1660 Conversion RAF Unit: Summary: On the 5th November 1944, Stirling EH977 was returning to RAF Swinderby froma cross country night exercise, when the Pilot asked for an emergency landing as the starboard outer had suddenly cut. He was given prepare to land by the Flying Control Officer and this was acknowledged. He then said the starboard outer has started again and he would be OK. He called “upwind” and “crosswind”, and would appear to have switched to R/T on the call “downwind”, when the Control heard another member of the crew say another engine has gone> I checked up with the AFC as to where the aircraft was and he said he was going “downwind”, but was very low. I then saw the aircraft turn to starboard sharply, hit the ground and burst into flames. The first call was 2230 hours and the aircraft crashed at 2240 hours. The aircraft crashed on Bassington Fen, 8 miles SSW of Lincoln, and the crew of seven were killed. The findings of an Inquiry into the accident that an engine had failed, but feathering action had been applied to one of the functioning motors. Crew: RAAF 428296 PO Chalmers, R J Captain (Pilot) RAF Sgt M A Rand, (Flight Engineer) RAF Sgt S F Weedon, (Navigator) RAF FO Bibb, N U (Air Bomber) RAAF 420873 Flt Sgt K J Gerathy, (Wireless Air Gunner) RAF Sgt W P Whalley, Mid Upper Gunner) RAF Sgt W B Telford, (Rear Gunner) PO Chalmers, Flt Sgt Gerathy and FO Bibb are buried in the Cambridge City cemetery, Cambridgeshire, UK. Sgt Rand is buried in the Norden Cemetery, UK. Sgt Weedon is buried in the Reading (Henley Road) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Whalley is buried in the Thurlby (St Germain) Churchyard, UK. Sgt Telford is buried in the Manchester (Philips Park) Cemetery, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS 415639 Flying Officer GIBBERD, James Ernest DFC Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/15/428 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley ; RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 161, Volume 8 Lancaster Aircraft Type: ME 490 Serial number: Radio call sign: 1660 Conversion RAF Unit: Summary: On the 25th February 1945, Lancaster ME490 took off from RAF Swinderby, Lincolnshire, at 1505 hours, detailed to instruct the Pupil Pilot in 3 engine overshoot procedures. The aircraft entered the funnels and carried out overshoot at 2/300 feet, but the aircraft swung to the left, off course, gradually turning to the left and finally dropping the left wing and crashing. Six of the crew were killed and Flt Sgt Rigby was injured. The airspeed was allowed to drop below the 3 engine safety speed, which caused the left wing to fall, and consequently the aircraft became out of control. An Inquiry into the accident stated that : “The responsibility for the crash rests with one or both Pilots.” Crew: RAAF 415639 FO Gibberd, J E DFC (Instructor 1st Pilot) RAF Sqn Ldr Sayers, J B AFC MID (Pupil Pilot) RAF Flt Sgt H Hayes, (Flight Engineer) RAF Flt Sgt D W Dunthorne, (Navigator) RAF WO H B Jones, (Air Bomber) RAF WO H W Bennett, (Wireless Operator Air) RAF Flt Sgt T V W Rigby, (Rear Gunner) FO Gibberd is buried in the Cambridge City cemetery, Cambridgeshire, UK. Sqn Ldr Sayers is buried in the Sedgefield New Cemetery, UK. Flt Sgt hayes is buried in the Dinnington Church Cemetery, UK. Flt Sgt Dunthorne is buried in the Romford Cemetery, UK. WO Jones is buried in the Llandingat (St Dingat) Churchyard, UK. WO Bennett is buried in the Bradford (Scholemoor) Cemetery, UK. Citation : The Citation for the DFC awarded to FO Gibberd then of No 61 Sqn RAF is as follows : “This officer ahs completed many sorties and has invariably displayed courage and devotion to duty. One night in July 1944, he was captain of an aircraft detailed to attack Givors. Shortly before reaching the target the aircraft was attacked by a fighter, sustaining damage. An engine became unserviceable whilst a second engine and wing surface were hit. Undeterred, FO Gibberd went on to attack the target with his usual determination. The return flight was made through very bad storms but a successful landing was made at base. (London gazette 22/9/1944, page 4392)
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429230 Flight Sergeant JONES, Ivor Hawkins Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/21/190 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 133, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Stirling EF 200 1660 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 30 August 1944, Stirling EF200 took off from RAF Swinderby for a cross country training flight. While cruising at 12,000 feet the outer port engine failed, and the crew turned back for base. Their first approach was unsatisfactory but while going round again the Pilot lost control and the aircraft crashed at 1532 hours, slightly north of Hardwick Grange, Nottinghamshire. Five of the crew were killed and three were injured. RAF Gamston flying control reported that the aircraft had approached their runway, wheels down, firing red cartridges and flying on three engines with the port outer feathered. The aircraft was not in line with the runway and started to go round again at a very low height. It appeared the Pilot was attempting a right hand circuit, lost height and crashed. Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAF RAF
427632 PO Bairstow, J L Captain (Pilot) Killed Sgt F Ward, (Flight Engineer) Killed Flt Sgt E Smith, (Staff Flight Engineer) Killed 429230 Flt Sgt I H Jones, (Navigator) Killed. 429619 Flt Sgt A D O’Hara, (Air Bomber) Seriously Injured 427801 Flt Sgt W D Fawcett, (Wireless Air Gunner) Killed `Sgt W Toole, (Mid Upper Gunner) Seriously Injured Sgt W Mills, (Rear Gunner) Injured
PO Bairstow, and Flt Sgt’s Jones and Fawcett are buried in the Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Ward is buried in the Ilford Cemetery, UK. Flt Sgt Smith is buried in the Halifax (Stoney Road) Cemetery, UK.
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414734 Flying Officerf SMITH, Milton Frederick DFC Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/38/574 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 118, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Stirling EP 209 TV – H 1660 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 17th June 1944, Stirling EP209 took off from RAF Swinderby on a nonoperational flight to practice circuits & landings and three engine flying. The aircraft crashed at 0345 hours near Stapleford, 10 miles south west from Lincoln, after taking violent evasive action to avoid a mid-air collision. The aircraft had completed two circuits and landings and took off for the third time. The Captain decided to demonstrate 3 engine flying, as detailed, and as a consequence the starboard outer was feathered. At this stage some member of the crew called out a warning of an aircraft nearby. FO Smith (Instructor) took control and made a steep turn to the right with an engine on the starboard side out of action, which resulted in temporary loss of control with the aircraft probably diving, and as a result it hit some trees and crashed. A Court of inquiry into the accident concluded : “That it was safe to assume that the aircraft did a steep turn in order to avoid a collision.” Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RCAF RAF RAF RAF
414734 FO Smith, M F DFC (Instructor Pilot) Flt Sgt F A Martin, (Pupil Pilot) Sgt J Stabler, (1st Flight Engineer) Sgt J Totten, (2nd Flight Engineer) Flt Sgt R H Turrell, DFM (Staff Engineer) Flt Sgt R L Wade, (Navigator) Flt Sgt H W R Tufts, (Air Bomber) Sgt E E Allen, (Wireless Operator Air) Sgt D F Cook, (Mid Upper Gunner) Sgt D G Smith, (Rear Gunner) * Died of their injuries
Killed Killed Killed Injured* Killed Injured* Killed Injured Injured Injured
FO Smith is buried in the Cambridge City cemetery, Cambridgeshire, UK. Flt Sgt Tufts is buried in the Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK.
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Flt Sgt Martin is buried in the Lanreath (St Marnarch) Churchyard, UK. Sgt Stabler is buried in the Shildon Cemetery, UK. Sgt Totten is buried in the Lisburn Cemetery, UK. Flt Sgt Turrell is buried in the Paignton Cemetery, UK. Flt Sgt Wade is buried in the Warley Congregational Cemetery, UK. Citation : The Citation for the DFC awarded to the then PO Smith of 97 Sqn RAF is that of a General Citation promulgated in the London Gazette of 30/6/1944, Page 3090
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418048 Flight Sergeant BIRD, Campbell David Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/142/521 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second Wor;ld War, 1939-1947, Page 92, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Stirling EF 127 1661 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the night of 25/26th February 1944, Stirling EF127 took off from RAF Winthorpoe at 1830 hours, for a night cross-country training. It appeared likely that the aircraft ran short of petrol as shortly before the crash at 0130 hours, a “Mayday” call was picked up, but despite a clear broadcast response no acknowledgement was received. Later the aircraft was found crashed near the village of Edwinsowe at the northern edge of the Sherwood Forest. Five of the crew were killed and two were injured. Crew: RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
401986 Flt Sgt W V Manuel, Captain (Pilot) Sgt G Davison, (Flight Engineer) 418048 Flt Sgt C D Bird, (Navigator) 426127 Flt Sgt G Macoun, (Air Bomber) 423650 Flt Sgt S E Christie, (Wireless Air Gunner) 429481 Flt Sgt R J Plath, (Air Gunner) 434558 Flt Sgt W I Taylor, (Gunner)
Killed Killed Killed Killed Killed Injured Injured
The four RAAF members are buried in the Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Davison is buried in the Tanfield (St Margaret) Churchyard Extension, Stanley, County Durham, UK.
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426524 Flight Sergeant BUCKBY, Ernest Middleton Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/6/268 Digitised Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 63, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Lancaster W 4929 GP – R 1661 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 5th September 1943, Lancaster W44929 took off from RAF Winthorpe, for a night cross country training exercise. The aircraft flew into a heavy storm, over the Brecon Beacons, and crashed at 2320 hours near Trecastle, a village on the main road between Llandovery and Brecon. All the crew were killed. Crew: RAF RAF RCAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAAF
PO Duxbury, N T Captain (Pilot) Sgt L Holding, (Flight Engineer) FO Folkersen, V R (Navigator) Sgt R Wilson, (Air Bomber) PO Johnson, T F E DFM (Air Bomber) Sgt F W Pratt, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt J G Curran, (Air Gunner) 426524 Flt Sgt E M Buckby, (Air Gunner)
PO Duxbury and Sgt Holding are buried in the Standish (St Wilfred) Churchyard, UK. PO Folkersen and Flt Sgt Buckby are buried in the Hereford Cemetery, UK. Sgt Wilson is buried in the Clitheroe Cemetery, UK. PO Johnson was cremated at Woking (St John’s) Crematorium, UK. Sgt Pratt is buried in the Hemel Hempstead (Heath Lane) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Cuirran is buried in the Bath (Haycombe) Cemetery, UK.
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410946 Flying Officer CAMPBELL, Gordon Roch Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/7/750 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 151, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Stirling Ef 186 GP – V 1661 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 4th December 1944, Stirling EF186 took off from RAF Winthorpe at 2030 hours to carry out Exercise No 7, which consisted of corkscrews, instrument flying and recovery from unusual attitudes, an exercise which demanded high levels of concentration on the part of the pilot, especially at night. At approx 2055 hours the aircraft entered a cumulus nimbus cloud, and is presumed to have iced over almost immediately. Out of control, the aircraft crashed at Breeder Hills, four miles due west from Grantham, Lincolnshire, UK, and the nine on board were killed. . Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RCAF RAF
410946 FO Campbell, G R (Instructor Pilot) Flt Sgt D J Standring, (Pupil Pilot) Sgt L G Diggins, (Flight Engineer) Sgt W L Howarth, (Staff Flight Engineer) Sgt E W Heaton, Navigator) Sgt A L Terry, (Air Bomber) Sgt A Winn, (Wireless Operator Air) Sgt K C Glinz, (mid Upper Gunner) Sgt B Stowe, (Rear Gunner)
FO Campbell, Flt Sgt Standring, and Sgt’s Howarth, Winn and Stowe are buried in the Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, UK Sgt Diggins is buried in the Highgate Cemetery, UK. Sgt Heaton is buried in the Orrell (St Luke) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Terry is buried in the Rocheaster (Stroop) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Glinz is buried in the Harrogate (Stonrfall0 Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK.
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423650 Flight Sergeant CHRISTIE, Sidney Edwards Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/142/521 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second Wor;ld War, 1939-1947, Page 92, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Stirling EF 127 1661 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the night of 25/26th February 1944, Stirling EF127 took off from RAF Winthorpoe at 1830 hours, for a night cross-country training. It appeared likely that the aircraft ran short of petrol as shortly before the crash at 0130 hours, a “Mayday” call was picked up, but despite a clear broadcast response no acknowledgement was received. Later the aircraft was found crashed near the village of Edwinsowe at the northern edge of the Sherwood Forest. Five of the crew were killed and two were injured. Crew: RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
401986 Flt Sgt W V Manuel, Captain (Pilot) Sgt G Davison, (Flight Engineer) 418048 Flt Sgt C D Bird, (Navigator) 426127 Flt Sgt G Macoun, (Air Bomber) 423650 Flt Sgt S E Christie, (Wireless Air Gunner) 429481 Flt Sgt R J Plath, (Air Gunner) 434558 Flt Sgt W I Taylor, Gunner)
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The four RAAF members are buried in the Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Davison is buried in the Tanfield (St Margaret) Churchyard Extension, Stanley, County Durham, UK.
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412231 Pilot Officer CURTIS, John Franklin Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/8/213 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley :: RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War 1939-1947, Page 63 Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Lancaster R 5492 GP – N 1661 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 3 September 1943, Lancaster R5492 took off from RAF Winthorpe, for a night navigation exercise and a night fighter affiliation exercise, during which R5492 dived into the ground at 2238 hours, less than a mile south west of the Exeter airfield. All the crew of eight were killed. The pilot of another aircraft saw R5492 caught in a cone of searchlights, and diving, followed by fire on the ground after the crash. Crew: RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAF RAAF RAF RAF
412231 PO Curtis, J F Captain (Pilot) Sgt L J Milton, (Flight Engineer) 18297 Flt Sgt T D Phillips, (Navigator) 414967 Flt Sgt L A Taylor, (Wireless Operator Air) Sgt D S Audley, (Wireless Air Gunner) 400559 PO Lowry, S K (Air Gunner) Flt Sgt S A Gawler, DFM (Staff Air Gunner) Sgt A Young, (Air Gunner)
PO Curtis and Flt Sgt Taylor are buried in the Bath (Haycombe) Cemetery, Englishcombe, UK. Flt Sgt Phillips and PO Lowry are buried in the Exeter Higher Cemetery, UK. Sgt Milton is buried in the Morden Cemetery, UK. Sgt Audley is buried in the Birmingham (Handsworth) Cemetery, UK. Flt Sgt Gawler is buried in the Barking (Rippleside) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Young is buried in the Bradford (Thornton) Cemetery, UK.
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14885 Sergeant DUNKIN, Frank Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/10/35 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 45, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Lancaster ED 823 1661 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the night of the 9/10th April 1943, Lancaster ED823 took off from RAF Winthorpe for a night training exercise. Shortly after take off the aircraft crashed at about 0125 hours, after flying into high tension wires, off School Lane at the village of Halam, 11 miles from the centre of Nottingham, and all on board were killed. The aircraft appeared to be in good flying order with its navigation lights on before the crash. The point of impact indicated the aircraft was straight and level and travelling at speed The crew were a pupil crew on their final training exercise before operations. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAF RAF RAF RCAF RAF
411919 Flt Sgt L W Lean Captain (Pilot) 14885 Sgt F Dunkin, (Fitter 2A/Flight Engineer) FO Lambert, E (Navigator) Sgt H U Oxspring, (Air Bomber) Sgt W S L Graham, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt R D Lewis, (Air Gunner) Sgt W G Stephenson, (Air Gunner)
Flt Sgt Lean, and Sgt’s Dunkin and Lewis are buried in the Newark-upon-Trent Cemetery, UK. FO Lambert is buried in the Fleetwood Borough Cemetery, UK. Sgt Oxspring is buried in the Royland Nether Cemetery, UK. Sgt Graham is buried in the Glasgow Western Necropolis, Scotland. Sgt Stephenson is buried in the Leicester (Gilroes) Cemetery, UK.
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411919 Flight Sergeant LEAN, Leonard Wentworth Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/10/35 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 45, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Lancaster ED 823 1661 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the night of the 9/10th April 1943, Lancaster ED823 took off from RAF Winthorpe for a night training exercise. Shortly after take off the aircraft crashed at about 0125 hours, after flying into high tension wires, off School Lane at the village of Halam, 11 miles from the centre of Nottingham, and all on board were killed. The aircraft appeared to be in good flying order with its navigation lights on before the crash. The point of impact indicated the aircraft was straight and level and travelling at speed The crew were a pupil crew on their final training exercise before operations. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAF RAF RAF RCAF RAF
411919 Flt Sgt L W Lean Captain (Pilot) 14885 Sgt F Dunkin, (Fitter 2A/Flight Engineer) FO Lambert, E (Navigator) Sgt H U Oxspring, (Air Bomber) Sgt W S L Graham, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt R D Lewis, (Air Gunner) Sgt W G Stephenson, (Air Gunner)
Flt Sgt Lean, and Sgt’s Dunkin and Lewis are buried in the Newark-upon-Trent Cemetery, UK. FO Lambert is buried in the Fleetwood Borough Cemetery, UK. Sgt Oxspring is buried in the Royland Nether Cemetery, UK. Sgt Graham is buried in the Glasgow Western Necropolis, Scotland. Sgt Stephenson is buried in the Leicester (Gilroes) Cemetery, UK.
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401508 Sergeant LLOYD, Hugh Herbert Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/24/27 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley RAF Bomber Command losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 38, Volume 8: Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Lancaster L 7530 1661 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 1st February 1943, Lancaster R7530 took off from RAF Winthorpe at 2205 hoursfor night circuit practice. The aircraft crashed at around 2225 hours and Sgt Lloyd was killed with the others being slightly injured. The Pilot had attempted to land but decided to go round again. He carried out the correct procedure of applying full throttle with the undercarriage up, but experienced difficulty in seeing his instruments being dazzled by the floodlight. The aircraft struck the side of a hill and crashed. Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RaAF
401083 Sgt B F Wilmot, Captain (Pilot) Sgt A McDonald, (Flight Engineer) Sgt T W Hill, (Navigator) SPO Pietsch, L (Wireless Air Gunner) `Sgt W J Fraser, (Mid Upper Gunner) 401508 Sgt H H Lloyd, (Rear Gunner)
Sgt Lloyd is buried in the Newark-upon-Trent Cemetery, UK.
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400559 Pilot Officer LOWRY, Samuel Keith Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/8/213 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley :: RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War 1939-1947, Page 63 Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Lancaster R 5492 GP – N 1661 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 3 September 1943, Lancaster R5492 took off from RAF Winthorpe, for a night navigation exercise and a night fighter affiliation exercise, during which R5492 dived into the ground at 2238 hours, less than a mile south west of the Exeter airfield. All the crew of eight were killed. The pilot of another aircraft saw R5492 caught in a cone of searchlights, and diving, followed by fire on the ground after the crash. Crew: RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAF RAAF RAF RAF
412231 PO Curtis, J F Captain (Pilot) Sgt L J Milton, (Flight Engineer) 18297 Flt Sgt T D Phillips, (Navigator) 414967 Flt Sgt L A Taylor, (Wireless Operator Air) Sgt D S Audley, (Wireless Air Gunner) 400559 PO Lowry, S K (Air Gunner) Flt Sgt S A Gawler, DFM (Staff Air Gunner) Sgt A Young, (Air Gunner)
PO Curtis and Flt Sgt Taylor are buried in the Bath (Haycombe) Cemetery, Englishcombe, UK. Flt Sgt Phillips and PO Lowry are buried in the Exeter Higher Cemetery, UK. Sgt Milton is buried in the Morden Cemetery, UK. Sgt Audley is buried in the Birmingham (Handsworth) Cemetery, UK. Flt Sgt Gawler is buried in the Barking (Rippleside) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Young is buried in the Bradford (Thornton) Cemetery, UK.
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426127 Flight Sergeant MACOUN, George Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/142/521 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 92, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Stirling EF 127 1661 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the night of 25/26th February 1944, Stirling EF127 took off from RAF Winthorpoe at 1830 hours, for a night cross-country training. It appeared likely that the aircraft ran short of petrol as shortly before the crash at 0130 hours, a “Mayday” call was picked up, but despite a clear broadcast response no acknowledgement was received. Later the aircraft was found crashed near the village of Edwinsowe at the northern edge of the Sherwood Forest. Five of the crew were killed and two were injured. Crew: RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
401986 Flt Sgt W V Manuel, Captain (Pilot) Sgt G Davison, (Flight Engineer) 418048 Flt Sgt C D Bird, (Navigator) 426127 Flt Sgt G Macoun, (Air Bomber) 423650 Flt Sgt S E Christie, (Wireless Air Gunner) 429481 Flt Sgt R J Plath, (Air Gunner) 434558 Flt Sgt W I Taylor, (Gunner)
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The four RAAF members are buried in the Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Davison is buried in the Tanfield (St Margaret) Churchyard Extension, Stanley, County Durham, UK.
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401986 Flight Sergeant MANUEL, William Victor Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/142/521 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 92, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Stirling EF 127 1661 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the night of 25/26th February 1944, Stirling EF127 took off from RAF Winthorpoe at 1830 hours, for a night cross-country training. It appeared likely that the aircraft ran short of petrol as shortly before the crash at 0130 hours, a “Mayday” call was picked up, but despite a clear broadcast response no acknowledgement was received. Later the aircraft was found crashed near the village of Edwinsowe at the northern edge of the Sherwood Forest. Five of the crew were killed and two were injured. Crew: RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
401986 Flt Sgt W V Manuel, Captain (Pilot) Sgt G Davison, (Flight Engineer) 418048 Flt Sgt C D Bird, (Navigator) 426127 Flt Sgt G Macoun, (Air Bomber) 423650 Flt Sgt S E Christie, (Wireless Air Gunner) 429481 Flt Sgt R J Plath, (Air Gunner) 434558 Flt Sgt W I Taylor, (Gunner)
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The four RAAF members are buried in the Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Davison is buried in the Tanfield (St Margaret) Churchyard Extension, Stanley, County Durham, UK.
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18297 Flight Sergeant PHILLIPS, Thomas David Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/8/213 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War 1939-1947, Page 63 Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Lancaster R 5492 GP – N 1661 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 3 September 1943, Lancaster R5492 took off from RAF Winthorpe, for a night navigation exercise and a night fighter affiliation exercise, during which R5492 dived into the ground at 2238 hours, less than a mile south west of the Exeter airfield. All the crew of eight were killed. The pilot of another aircraft saw R5492 caught in a cone of searchlights, and diving, followed by fire on the ground after the crash. Crew: RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAF RAAF RAF RAF
412231 PO Curtis, J F Captain (Pilot) Sgt L J Milton, (Flight Engineer) 18297 Flt Sgt T D Phillips, (Navigator) 414967 Flt Sgt L A Taylor, (Wireless Operator Air) Sgt D S Audley, (Wireless Air Gunner) 400559 PO Lowry, S K (Air Gunner) Flt Sgt S A Gawler, DFM (Staff Air Gunner) Sgt A Young, (Air Gunner)
PO Curtis and Flt Sgt Taylor are buried in the Bath (Haycombe) Cemetery, Englishcombe, UK. Flt Sgt Phillips and PO Lowry are buried in the Exeter Higher Cemetery, UK. Sgt Milton is buried in the Morden Cemetery, UK. Sgt Audley is buried in the Birmingham (Handsworth) Cemetery, UK. Flt Sgt Gawler is buried in the Barking (Rippleside) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Young is buried in the Bradford (Thornton) Cemetery, UK.
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437292 Flying Oficer RODERICK, Beresford Clayton Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/36/326 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 126, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Stirling LK 591 1661 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the night of 24/25th July 1944, Stirling LK591 took off from RAF Swinthorpe at 2342 hours, detailed to carry out a diversion Exercise. The aircraft crashed at 0256 hours at Gaydon airfield, Leomington, UK. Three of the crew were killed and five were injured. Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
418614 PO Bullock, A R Captain (Pilot) Sgt J A Edmonds, (Flight Engineer) Sgt F C White, (Flight Engineer) 437292 FO Roderick, B C (Navigator) 422927 FO Brown, H E A (Air Bomber) 410558 Flt Sgt C R Neilson, (Wireless Air Gunner) 429196 Sgt K Judd, (Mid Upper Gunner) 434781 Flt Sgt J J Ferguson, (Rear Gunner)
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FO Roderick is buried in the Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Edmonds is buried in the Stoneleigh (St Mary) Churchyard, UK. Sgt Whits is buried in the Streatham Park Cemetery, UK The Pilot in a later statement said “We were returning from a diversion exercise and had crossed the coast at Oxfordness at approx 15,500 feet. I noticed difficulty in keeping the aircraft straight and level and on two occasions closed my eyes. Suddenly I thought of oxygen supply, and on checking found the supply at nil, so descended immediately to approx 9,000 feet The Air Bomber had dozed off beside me, and the navigator said he had been affected. Soon after we descended below the oxygen height, the port outer engine exhaust went black, and the engine was not giving enough power, so I feathered the engine. A few seconds later the port inner caught fire, so I feathered that, and used the graviner to extinguish the fire. After the fire went out, the Engineer told me we had been running on no 5 tanks at the time, and as we had been on these tanks for some time, I told
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the engineer to change to no 2’s and 4’s which he did. I then decided to re-start the port outer as I was certain the only reason for its failure was lack of fuel in No 5 tanks. Just then I saw a lighted drome to port and decided to land there. I turned on to Stud D to call them up, but could not hear myself speak into my mike, although I could hear the rest of the crew. I continued flying round the outer circle losing height to approx 1,500 feet on the altimeter, which seemed to me about our height above the drome. I turned into the funnel and could see the sodium lights, but no flare path or guide indicators. I realized I was too low and obtained full power from the port engine, as a few seconds later we crashed.” In his remarks on the accident, the CO Wg Cdr of the Unit stated : “Oxygen failure made the crew partially “pass out” and petrol shortage caused engines to fail. The Pilot did not carry out a very good forced landing and crashed on the three engined approach. There are a number of incidents in this accident which will come out in the investigation, but the Captain realizes he has been foolish and that his foolishness caused three deaths.”
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414967 Flight Sergeant TAYLOR, Beresford Clayton Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/8/213 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley :: RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War 1939-1947, Page 63 Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Lancaster R 5492 GP – N 1661 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 3 September 1943, Lancaster R5492 took off from RAF Winthorpe, for a night navigation exercise and a night fighter affiliation exercise, during which R5492 dived into the ground at 2238 hours, less than a mile south west of the Exeter airfield. All the crew of eight were killed. The pilot of another aircraft saw R5492 caught in a cone of searchlights, and diving, followed by fire on the ground after the crash. Crew: RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAF RAAF RAF RAF
412231 PO Curtis, J F Captain (Pilot) Sgt L J Milton, (Flight Engineer) 18297 Flt Sgt T D Phillips, (Navigator) 414967 Flt Sgt L A Taylor, (Wireless Operator Air) Sgt D S Audley, (Wireless Air Gunner) 400559 PO Lowry, S K (Air Gunner) Flt Sgt S A Gawler, DFM (Staff Air Gunner) Sgt A Young, (Air Gunner)
PO Curtis and Flt Sgt Taylor are buried in the Bath (Haycombe) Cemetery, Englishcombe, UK. Flt Sgt Phillips and PO Lowry are buried in the Exeter Higher Cemetery, UK. Sgt Milton is buried in the Morden Cemetery, UK. Sgt Audley is buried in the Birmingham (Handsworth) Cemetery, UK. Flt Sgt Gawler is buried in the Barking (Rippleside) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Young is buried in the Bradford (Thornton) Cemetery, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS 422206 Flight Sergeant JONES, Thomas Noel Ian Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/22/275 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 120, Volume 8 Halifax Aircraft Type: JD 267 Serial number: - 02 Radio call sign: 1662 Conversion 11 Base RAF Unit: Summary: On the 24tjh June 1944, Halifax JD267 took off from RAF Blyton at 1435 hours, detailed to carry out solo circuits and landings. Inadvertently the aileron locking bar had not been removed from the right hand control column, and the aircraft crashed at about 1445 hours two miles east of the Blyton airfield. Five of the crew were killed and the Pilot was injured. Crew: RAAF 417876 PO O’Callaghan, W E Captain (Pilot) RAF Sgt J Waddell, (Flight Engineer) RAF Sgt A Slack, (Spare Flight Engineer) RAAF 417494 Flt Sgt A S Kidman, (Navigator) RAAF 408860 WO H R Molony, (Air Bomber) RAAF 422206 Flt Sgt T N I Jones (Wireless Air Gunner) The three RAAF crew members are buried in the Cambridge City Cemetery, Cambridgeshire, UK. The cemetery is known locally as the Newmarket Road Cemetery. Sgt Waddell is buried in the Cadder Cemetery, Lanarkshire, UK.. Sgt Slack is buried in the Streatham park Cemetery, UK. The aircraft took off at 1435 hours and at about 1440 hours was observed by Flying Control to be circling at 500 feet east of the airfield with the undercarriage down. The Pilot was instructed by R/T to get the aircraft straight and level and trip the undercarriage solenoid. The Pilot replied that he could not get the undercarriage up or straighten out. He was also instructed to climb but he replied he could not get higher that 500 feet. During this time the aircraft continued to circle in moderate steep turns. Before further instructions could be given to the Pilot the aircraft crashed. It was later established that the aileron locking bar had been left on the right hand control column. This had been put on by a Rigger when the aircraft was returned to dispersal earlier in the morning. This should have been discovered by the Pilot if he had carried out the correct cockpit drill before leaving dispersal, and by the Flight Engineer if he had carried out his internal check correctly. It was presumably not discovered until after take off. The locking device should have been fitted to the left hand (1st Pilot) hand wheel.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS 417494 Flight Sergeant KIDMAN, Anthony Sully Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/22/275 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 120, Volume 8 Halifax Aircraft Type: JD 267 Serial number: - 02 Radio call sign: 1662 Conversion 11 Base RAF Unit: Summary: On the 24tjh June 1944, Halifax JD267 took off from RAF Blyton at 1435 hours, detailed to carry out solo circuits and landings. Inadvertently the aileron locking bar had not been removed from the right hand control column, and the aircraft crashed at about 1445 hours two miles east of the Blyton airfield. Five of the crew were killed and the Pilot was injured. Crew: RAAF 417876 PO O’Callaghan, W E Captain (Pilot) RAF Sgt J Waddell, (Flight Engineer) RAF Sgt A Slack, (Spare Flight Engineer) RAAF 417494 Flt Sgt A S Kidman, (Navigator) RAAF 408860 WO H R Molony, (Air Bomber) RAAF 422206 Flt Sgt T N I Jones (Wireless Air Gunner) The three RAAF crew members are buried in the Cambridge City Cemetery, Cambridgeshire, UK. The cemetery is known locally as the Newmarket Road Cemetery. Sgt Waddell is buried in the Cadder Cemetery, Lanarkshire, UK.. Sgt Slack is buried in the Streatham park Cemetery, UK. The aircraft took off at 1435 hours and at about 1440 hours was observed by Flying Control to be circling at 500 feet east of the airfield with the undercarriage down. The Pilot was instructed by R/T to get the aircraft straight and level and trip the undercarriage solenoid. The Pilot replied that he could not get the undercarriage up or straighten out. He was also instructed to climb but he replied he could not get higher that 500 feet. During this time the aircraft continued to circle in moderate steep turns. Before further instructions could be given to the Pilot the aircraft crashed. It was later established that the aileron locking bar had been left on the right hand control column. This had been put on by a Rigger when the aircraft was returned to dispersal earlier in the morning. This should have been discovered by the Pilot if he had carried out the correct cockpit drill before leaving dispersal, and by the Flight Engineer if he had carried out his internal check correctly. It was presumably not discovered until after take off. The locking device should have been fitted to the left hand (1st Pilot) hand wheel.
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413518 Flight Sergeant BORTHWICK, John Mayo Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/16/166 Commonwealth War Graves Records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 62, Volume 8 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Lancaster W 4314 1662 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the night of 31st August/1st September 1943, Lancaster W4314 took off from RAF Blyton, on a long night cross country training flight. The aircraft flew into the ground at 0325 hours near Laughton, five miles NNE from Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. All the crew were killed. Crew: RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAF RAF
416876 Flt Sgt L W Martin, Captain (Pilot) Flt Sgt W Bradshaw, (Flight Engineer) 413518 Flt Sgt J M Borthwick, (Navigator) 417068 Flt Sgt P R Good, (Air Bomber) 414931 Flt Sgt S A Grant, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt T Stearman, (Mid Upper Gunner) Sgt G Howard, (Rear Gunner)
The four RAAF members of the crew are buried in the Cambridge City Cemetery, Cambridgeshire. The cemetery is known locally as the Newmarket Road Cemetery. Flt Sgt Bradshaw is buried in the Blackburn Cemetery, UK. Sgt Stearman is buried in the Gateshead (Saltwell) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Howard is buried in the Blackpoll (Carleton) Cemetery, UK.
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415263 Flight Sergeant DALY, Wilfred Herbert Aloysius Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/9/248 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1047, Page 67, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax V 9983 1662 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the7th February 1944, Halifax V9983 took off from RAF Blyton at 2013 hours for solo night circuits and landings, but crashed within five minutes of commencing the exercise. The Instructor had just handed over the aircraft to the pupil Pilot who had safely completed his dual instruction. The aircraft crashed at the start of the downward leg about five miles from the drome. Eye witnesses said the aircraft did a sharp turn to the right with the nose dropping, and it went into a dive and hit the ground. In their opinion the sharp turn was carried out to avoid another aircraft in the vicinity. The aircraft crashed just off the east Lound to Graizelound road, near Haxey, Lincolnshire, and all on board were killed. Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAF
415263 Flt Sgt W H A Daly Captain (Pilot) Sgt T R Davison, (Flight Engineer) Sgt L N Singer, (Navigator) Sgt J E G Nowlan, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt R J Payne, (Air Gunner) Sgt H R Freeman, (Air Gunner)
Flt Sgt Daly is buried in the Cambridge City Cemetery, Cambridgeshire, UK. Sgt Davison is buried in the Edinburgh (Mount Vernon) Roman Catholic Cemetery, Scotland. Sgt Singer is buried in the Solihill Cemetery, UK. Sgt Nowlan is buried in the Romford Cemetery, UK. Sgt Payne is buried in the Barrow in Furness Cemetery, UK. Sgt Freeman is buried in the Walsall (Ryrecroft) Cemetery, UK.
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412941 Flight Sergeant FINDLEY, John Ellis Source: AWM 2237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/13/159 digitised Commonwealth War Graves records. W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 78, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax DT 669 1662 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 16th December 1943, Halifax DT669 took off from RAF Blyton for a long navigation exercise at night. The aircraft crashed at 2335 hours, while preparing to land, coming down at Corrinjgham, 3 miles ENE from Gainsborough in Lincolnshire. All the crew were killed.. A Flying accident report later stated : “The port outer engine was found to be feathered. The engine had overheated due to loss of coolant. However the port outer did not cause the accident. It was assumed that the pilot flew the aircraft too low when circling the drome prior to landing, and he did not see the village of Corringham until very near to it. The aircraft was then turned to starboard and the starboard wing struck some small trees and then hit the ground.” Crew: RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
410273 Flt Sgt G M Vautier, Captain (Pilot) Sgt R E C Bottle, (Flight Engineer) 412941 Flt Sgt J E Findley, (Navigator) 425014 Flt Sgt E Hoskings, (Air bomber) 414851 Flt Sgt N R B Toy, (Wireless Air Gunner) 426927 Sgt E J Strawbridge, (Air Gunner)
The five RAAF crew members are buried in the Cambridge City Cemetery, Cambridgeshire, UK. The Cemetery is known locally as the Newmarket Road Cemetery. Sgt Bottle is buried in the Havant and Waterloo (Waterlooville) Cemetery, UK.
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417068 Flight Sergeant GOOD, Peter Raymond Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/16/166 Commonwealth War Graves Records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 62, Volume 8 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Lancaster W 4314 1662 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the night of 31st August/1st September 1943, Lancaster W4314 took off from RAF Blyton, on a long night cross country training flight. The aircraft flew into the ground at 0325 hours near Laughton, five miles NNE from Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. All the crew were killed. Crew: RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAF RAF
416876 Flt Sgt L W Martin, Captain (Pilot) Flt Sgt W Bradshaw, (Flight Engineer) 413518 Flt Sgt J M Borthwick, (Navigator) 417068 Flt Sgt P R Good, (Air Bomber) 414931 Flt Sgt S A Grant, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt T Stearman, (Mid Upper Gunner) Sgt G Howard, (Rear Gunner)
The four RAAF members of the crew are buried in the Cambridge City Cemetery, Cambridgeshire. The cemetery is known locally as the Newmarket Road Cemetery. Flt Sgt Bradshaw is buried in the Blackburn Cemetery, UK. Sgt Stearman is buried in the Gateshead (Saltwell) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Howard is buried in the Blackpool (Carleton) Cemetery, UK.
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414931 Flight Sergeant GRANT, Sinclair August Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/16/166 Commonwealth War Graves Records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 62, Volume 8 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Lancaster W 4314 1662 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the night of 31st August/1st September 1943, Lancaster W4314 took off from RAF Blyton, on a long night cross country training flight. The aircraft flew into the ground at 0325 hours near Laughton, five miles NNE from Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. All the crew were killed. Crew: RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAF RAF
416876 Flt Sgt L W Martin, Captain (Pilot) Flt Sgt W Bradshaw, (Flight Engineer) 413518 Flt Sgt J M Borthwick, (Navigator) 417068 Flt Sgt P R Good, (Air Bomber) 414931 Flt Sgt S A Grant, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt T Stearman, (Mid Upper Gunner) Sgt G Howard, (Rear Gunner)
The four RAAF members of the crew are buried in the Cambridge City Cemetery, Cambridgeshire. The cemetery is known locally as the Newmarket Road Cemetery. Flt Sgt Bradshaw is buried in the Blackburn Cemetery, UK. Sgt Stearman is buried in the Gateshead (Saltwell) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Howard is buried in the Blackpool (Carleton ) Cemetery, UK.
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425014 Flight Sergeant HOSKINGS, Edward Source: AWM 2237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/13/159 digitised Commonwealth War Graves records. W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 78, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax DT 669 1662 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 16th December 1943, Halifax DT669 took off from RAF Blyton for a long navigation exercise at night. The aircraft crashed at 2335 hours, while preparing to land, coming down at Corrinjgham, 3 miles ENE from Gainsborough in Lincolnshire. All the crew were killed. A Flying accident report later stated : “The port outer engine was found to be feathered. The engine had overheated due to loss of coolant. However the port outer did not cause the accident. It was assumed that the pilot flew the aircraft too low when circling the drome prior to landing, and he did not see the village of Corringham until very near to it. The aircraft was then turned to starboard and the starboard wing struck some small trees and then hit the ground.” Crew: RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
410273 Flt Sgt G M Vautier, Captain (Pilot) Sgt R E C Bottle, (Flight Engineer) 412941 Flt Sgt J E Findley, (Navigator) 425014 Flt Sgt E Hoskings, (Air bomber) 414851 Flt Sgt N R B Toy, (Wireless Air Gunner) 426927 Sgt E J Strawbridge, (Air Gunner)
The five RAAF crew members are buried in the Cambridge City Cemetery, Cambridgeshire, UK. The Cemetery is known locally as the Newmarket Road Cemetery. Sgt Bottle is buried in the Havant and Waterloo (Waterlooville) Cemetery, UK.
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416876 Flight Sergeant MARTIN, Lewis William Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/16/166 Commonwealth War Graves Records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 62, Volume 8 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Lancaster W 4314 1662 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the night of 31st August/1st September 1943, Lancaster W4314 took off from RAF Blyton, on a long night cross country training flight. The aircraft flew into the ground at 0325 hours near Laughton, five miles NNE from Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. All the crew were killed. Crew: RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAF RAF
416876 Flt Sgt L W Martin, Captain (Pilot) Flt Sgt W Bradshaw, (Flight Engineer) 413518 Flt Sgt J M Borthwick, (Navigator) 417068 Flt Sgt P R Good, (Air Bomber) 414931 Flt Sgt S A Grant, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt T Stearman, (Mid Upper Gunner) Sgt G Howard, (Rear Gunner)
The four RAAF members of the crew are buried in the Cambridge City Cemetery, Cambridgeshire. The cemetery is known locally as the Newmarket Road Cemetery. Flt Sgt Bradshaw is buried in the Blackburn Cemetery, UK. Sgt Stearman is buried in the Gateshead (Saltwell) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Howard is buried in the Blackpool (Carleton) Cemetery, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS 408860 Warrant Officer MOLONY, Henry Richardson Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/22/275 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 120, Volume 8 Halifax Aircraft Type: JD 267 Serial number: - 02 Radio call sign: 1662 Conversion 11 Base RAF Unit: Summary: On the 24tjh June 1944, Halifax JD267 took off from RAF Blyton at 1435 hours, detailed to carry out solo circuits and landings. Inadvertently the aileron locking bar had not been removed from the right hand control column, and the aircraft crashed at about 1445 hours two miles east of the Blyton airfield. Five of the crew were killed and the Pilot was injured. Crew: RAAF 417876 PO O’Callaghan, W E Captain (Pilot) RAF Sgt J Waddell, (Flight Engineer) RAF Sgt A Slack, (Spare Flight Engineer) RAAF 417494 Flt Sgt A S Kidman, (Navigator) RAAF 408860 WO H R Molony, (Air Bomber) RAAF 422206 Flt Sgt T N I Jones (Wireless Air Gunner) The three RAAF crew members are buried in the Cambridge City Cemetery, Cambridgeshire, UK. The cemetery is known locally as the Newmarket Road Cemetery. Sgt Waddell is buried in the Cadder Cemetery, Lanarkshire, UK. Sgt Slack is buried in the Streatham park Cemetery, UK. The aircraft took off at 1435 hours and at about 1440 hours was observed by Flying Control to be circling at 500 feet east of the airfield with the undercarriage down. The Pilot was instructed by R/T to get the aircraft straight and level and trip the undercarriage solenoid. The Pilot replied that he could not get the undercarriage up or straighten out. He was also instructed to climb but he replied he could not get higher that 500 feet. During this time the aircraft continued to circle in moderate steep turns. Before further instructions could be given to the Pilot the aircraft crashed. It was later established that the aileron locking bar had been left on the right hand control column. This had been put on by a Rigger when the aircraft was returned to dispersal earlier in the morning. This should have been discovered by the Pilot if he had carried out the correct cockpit drill before leaving dispersal, and by the Flight Engineer if he had carried out his internal check correctly. It was presumably not discovered until after take off. The locking device should have been fitted to the left hand (1st Pilot) hand wheel.
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426927 Sergeant STRAWBRIDGE, Eric John Source: AWM 2237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/13/159 digitised Commonwealth War Graves records. W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 78, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax DT 669 1662 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 16th December 1943, Halifax DT669 took off from RAF Blyton for a long navigation exercise at night. The aircraft crashed at 2335 hours, while preparing to land, coming down at Corrinjgham, 3 miles ENE from Gainsborough in Lincolnshire. All the crew were killed.. A Flying accident report later stated : “The port outer engine was found to be feathered. The engine had overheated due to loss of coolant. However the port outer did not cause the accident. It was assumed that the pilot flew the aircraft too low when circling the drome prior to landing, and he did not see the village of Corringham until very near to it. The aircraft was then turned to starboard and the starboard wing struck some small trees and then hit the ground.” Crew: RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
410273 Flt Sgt G M Vautier, Captain (Pilot) Sgt R E C Bottle, (Flight Engineer) 412941 Flt Sgt J E Findley, (Navigator) 425014 Flt Sgt E Hoskings, (Air bomber) 414851 Flt Sgt N R B Toy, (Wireless Air Gunner) 426927 Sgt E J Strawbridge, (Air Gunner)
The five RAAF crew members are buried in the Cambridge City Cemetery, Cambridgeshire, UK. The Cemetery is known locally as the Newmarket Road Cemetery. Sgt Bottle is buried in the Havant and Waterloo (Waterlooville) Cemetery, UK.
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414851 Flight Sergeant TOY, Noel Richard Brittan Source: AWM 2237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/13/159 digitised Commonwealth War Graves records. W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 78, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax DT 669 1662 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 16th December 1943, Halifax DT669 took off from RAF Blyton for a long navigation exercise at night. The aircraft crashed at 2335 hours, while preparing to land, coming down at Corrinjgham, 3 miles ENE from Gainsborough in Lincolnshire. All the crew were killed. A Flying accident report later stated : “The port outer engine was found to be feathered. The engine had overheated due to loss of coolant. However the port outer did not cause the accident. It was assumed that the pilot flew the aircraft too low when circling the drome prior to landing, and he did not see the village of Corringham until very near to it. The aircraft was then turned to starboard and the starboard wing struck some small trees and then hit the ground.” Crew: RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
410273 Flt Sgt G M Vautier, Captain (Pilot) Sgt R E C Bottle, (Flight Engineer) 412941 Flt Sgt J E Findley, (Navigator) 425014 Flt Sgt E Hoskings, (Air bomber) 414851 Flt Sgt N R B Toy, (Wireless Air Gunner) 426927 Sgt E J Strawbridge, (Air Gunner)
The five RAAF crew members are buried in the Cambridge City Cemetery, Cambridgeshire, UK. The Cemetery is known locally as the Newmarket Road Cemetery. Sgt Bottle is buried in the Havant and Waterloo (Waterlooville) Cemetery, UK.
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410273 Flight Sergeant VAUTIER, Gernault Mervyn Source: AWM 2237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/13/159 digitised Commonwealth War Graves records. W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 78, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax DT 669 1662 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 16th December 1943, Halifax DT669 took off from RAF Blyton for a long navigation exercise at night. The aircraft crashed at 2335 hours, while preparing to land, coming down at Corrinjgham, 3 miles ENE from Gainsborough in Lincolnshire. All the crew were killed.. A Flying accident report later stated : “The port outer engine was found to be feathered. The engine had overheated due to loss of coolant. However the port outer did not cause the accident. It was assumed that the pilot flew the aircraft too low when circling the drome prior to landing, and he did not see the village of Corringham until very near to it. The aircraft was then turned to starboard and the starboard wing struck some small trees and then hit the ground.” Crew: RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
410273 Flt Sgt G M Vautier, Captain (Pilot) Sgt R E C Bottle, (Flight Engineer) 412941 Flt Sgt J E Findley, (Navigator) 425014 Flt Sgt E Hoskings, (Air bomber) 414851 Flt Sgt N R B Toy, (Wireless Air Gunner) 426927 Sgt E J Strawbridge, (Air Gunner)
The five RAAF crew members are buried in the Cambridge City Cemetery, Cambridgeshire, UK. The Cemetery is known locally as the Newmarket Road Cemetery. Sgt Bottle is buried in the Havant and Waterloo (Waterlooville) Cemetery, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS 425644 Pilot Officer FLEMING, Jack Byrne Source: AWM237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/13/236 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 111 volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax W 7811 1662 Conversion Royal Air Force 11 Base
Summary: On the 21st May 1944, Halifax W7811 took off from RAF Blyton at 1130 hours, for a day cross-country training flight. During the flight the starboard inner failed and then burst into flames. The order to abandon was given and apart from PO Fleming all were able to comply before the aircraft crashed at approx 1425 hours near the village of Alternum on the eastern side of Bodmin Moor, some 7 miles WSW from Launceston, Cornwall. PO Fleming died from his injuries, and three were injured after bailing out. Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAF RAAF RAF RAF RAF
425644 PO Fleming, J B Captain (Pilot) Sgt L W Gault (Flight Engineer) Sgt Place FO Stent, J D 423453 Flt Sgt J B Fischer, Sgt Barden Sgt Kite, Sgt I C Wheatland,
Died from injuries
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Injured
PO Fleming is buried in the Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, UK. Flt Sgt Fischer in his statement said : “ We were briefed on the 21st May 1944, to carry out a cross country flight of about six hours, and set off attaining a height of 18,000 feet. We had completed a little over half of the trip when the starboard inner raced up to over 3000 revs per minute. The engine was throttled back and the kite began to shudder. They then decided to feather the engine and return home on three engines., but before they could do that the Engineer sai8d “it’s on fire” The Captain said put on chutes and don’t panic. We opened up the hatch ready to go. The engineer said the engine would not feather, which was necessary to put the fire out. The Captain said OK jump. All jumped except the Pilot and the Engineer. The Engineer later said that the Captain had asked for his chute. After the Pilot had put on his chute and he was trying to hold the aircraft
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straight and level the engineer baled out.” (Flt Sgt Fischer survive the war and was discharged FO on 15th April 1946 a member of 150 Sqn RAF).. It was surmised that when the Pilot baled out he hit part of the fuselage. The aircraft was also very low when he baled out. The Pilot died later of his injuries. A Court of Inquiry into the accident found that “The accident was caused as a result of a fire in the starboard inner which in the opinion of the Captain was of sufficient severity to justify his giving the order to his crew to abandon the aircraft. The engine excessively overheated due to oil starvation and signs of fire in the supercharger casing.”
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422103 Flight Sergeant BARTLE, Peter Chadwick Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 61, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax DG 412 -B 1663 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 27th August 1943 Halifax DG412 took off from RAF Rufforth on a Bullseye training exercise. The Pilot lost control while practising evasive flying, and in the dive that followed, the aircraft came apart under the excessive loads imposed upon its airframe. It was considered almost certain that the crew were trapped by the centrifugal force and their bodies were recovered from the crash site at Langtree, four miles south westg of Great Torrigton, Devon. All the crew were killed. Crew: RAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAAF RAAF
Sgt J P Williams, Captain (Pilot) Sgt G R Wheatley, (Flight Engineer) Sgt R F Stainsby, (Navigator) FO Graham, W H (Air Bomber) Sgt J Taylor, (Wireless Air Gunner) 425158 Sgt H P Henry, (Air Gunner) 422103 Flt Sgt P C Bartle, (Air Gunner)
Sgt Williams, Sgt Henry and flt Sgt Bartle are buried in the Heanton Puncharden (St Augustine) Churchyard, UK. Sgt Wheatley is buried in the Corsenside (St Cuthbert) Churchyard, UK. Sgt Stainsby is buried in the Redcar Cemetey, UK. FO Graham is buried in the Oldham (Greenacres) cemetery, UK. Sgt Taylor is buried in the Kircaldy, (Hayfield) Cemetery, UK.
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410595 Flight Sergeant GALLAGHER, Anthony Joseph Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA :A705, 166/37/242 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 73, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax EB 134 -L 1663 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 7th November 1943, Halifax EB134 took off from RAF Rufforth, Yorkshire, for a night non-operational training flight, at the completion of which the crew were instructed to proceed to Marston Moor and land. This order was acknowledged but for some reason they never arrived. However at 2243 hours, the look out post at Flat Head, County Cork, in the Irish Republic heard the Halifax and, subsequently, its passage northwards was observed from various points. Then, at around 2350 hours, the flight ended in a ball of fire near Lavally, Barnaderg, some 6 miles north east from Tuan in County Galway, Eire. All seven bodies were recovered and handed over to the authorities in Northern Ireland. Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAF RCAF
409125 Flt Sgt A S Johnston, Captain (Pilot) Sgt E W Camp, (Flight Engineer) Sgt R M Clark, (Navigator) 423386 Flt Sgt G H Sansome, (Air bomber) 410595 Flt Sgt A J Gallagher, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt L H Wildman, (Air Gunner) WO1 N W Gardner, (Air Gunner)
Flt Sg Johnston, Flt Sgt Sansome and WO1 Gardner are buried in the Irvinestown Church of Ireland Churchyard, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. Flt Sgt Gallagher is buried in the Irvinestown (Sacred Heart) Roman Catholic Churchyard, Northern Ireland. Sgt Camp is buried in the Plymstock (St Mary and All Saints) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Clark is buried in the Dalziel (Airbles) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Wildman is buried in the Chingford Mount Cemetery, UK.
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425158 Sergeant HENRY, Hugh Patrick Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 61, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax DG 412 -B 1663 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 27th August 1943 Halifax DG412 took off from RAF Rufforth on a Bullseye training exercise. The Pilot lost control while practising evasive flying, and in the dive that followed, the aircraft came apart under the excessive loads imposed upon its airframe. It was considered almost certain that the crew were trapped by the centrifugal force and their bodies were recovered from the crash site at Langtree, four miles south westg of Great Torrigton, Devon. All the crew were killed. Crew: RAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAAF RAAF
Sgt J P Williams, Captain (Pilot) Sgt G R Wheatley, (Flight Engineer) Sgt R F Stainsby, (Navigator) FO Graham, W H (Air Bomber) Sgt J Taylor, (Wireless Air Gunner) 425158 Sgt H P Henry, (Air Gunner) 422103 Flt Sgt P C Bartle, (Air Gunner)
Sgt Williams, Sgt Henry and flt Sgt Bartle are buried in the Heanton Puncharden (St Augustine) Churchyard, UK. Sgt Wheatley is buried in the Corsenside (St Cuthbert) Churchyard, UK. Sgt Stainsby is buried in the Redcar Cemetey, UK. FO Graham is buried in the Oldham (Greenacres) cemetery, UK. Sgt Taylor is buried in the Kircaldy, (Hayfield) Cemetery, UK.
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409125 Flight Sergeant JOHNSTON, Allan Stewart Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA :A705, 166/37/242 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 73, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax EB 134 -L 1663 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 7th November 1943, Halifax EB134 took off from RAF Rufforth, Yorkshire, for a night non-operational training flight, at the completion of which the crew were instructed to proceed to Marston Moor and land. This order was acknowledged but for some reason they never arrived. However at 2243 hours, the look out post at Flat Head, County Cork, in the Irish Republic heard the Halifax and, subsequently, its passage northwards was observed from various points. Then, at around 2350 hours, the flight ended in a ball of fire near Lavally, Barnaderg, some 6 miles north east from Tuan in County Galway, Eire. All seven bodies were recovered and handed over to the authorities in Northern Ireland. Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAF RCAF
409125 Flt Sgt A S Johnston, Captain (Pilot) Sgt E W Camp, (Flight Engineer) Sgt R M Clark, (Navigator) 423386 Flt Sgt G H Sansome, (Air bomber) 410595 Flt Sgt A J Gallagher, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt L H Wildman, (Air Gunner) WO1 N W Gardner, (Air Gunner)
Flt Sg Johnston, Flt Sgt Sansome and WO1 Gardner are buried in the Irvinestown Church of Ireland Churchyard, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. Flt Sgt Gallagher is buried in the Irvinestown (Sacred Heart) Roman Catholic Churchyard, Northern Ireland. Sgt Camp is buried in the Plymstock (St Mary and All Saints) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Clark is buried in the Dalziel (Airbles) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Wildman is buried in the Chingford Mount Cemetery, UK.
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423386 Flight Sergeant SANSOME, George Hilton Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA :A705, 166/37/242 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 73, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax EB 134 -L 1663 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 7th November 1943, Halifax EB134 took off from RAF Rufforth, Yorkshire, for a night non-operational training flight, at the completion of which the crew were instructed to proceed to Marston Moor and land. This order was acknowledged but for some reason they never arrived. However at 2243 hours, the look out post at Flat Head, County Cork, in the Irish Republic heard the Halifax and, subsequently, its passage northwards was observed from various points. Then, at around 2350 hours, the flight ended in a ball of fire near Lavally, Barnaderg, some 6 miles north east from Tuan in County Galway, Eire. All seven bodies were recovered and handed over to the authorities in Northern Ireland. Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAF RCAF
409125 Flt Sgt A S Johnston, Captain (Pilot) Sgt E W Camp, (Flight Engineer) Sgt R M Clark, (Navigator) 423386 Flt Sgt G H Sansome, (Air bomber) 410595 Flt Sgt A J Gallagher, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt L H Wildman, (Air Gunner) WO1 N W Gardner, (Air Gunner)
Flt Sg Johnston, Flt Sgt Sansome and WO1 Gardner are buried in the Irvinestown Church of Ireland Churchyard, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. Flt Sgt Gallagher is buried in the Irvinestown (Sacred Heart) Roman Catholic Churchyard, Northern Ireland. Sgt Camp is buried in the Plymstock (St Mary and All Saints) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Clark is buried in the Dalziel (Airbles) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Wildman is buried in the Chingford Mount Cemetery, UK.
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427502 Flight Sergeant CORONEL, Paulus Senor Source: AWM 237 (650 NAA : A9301 Barcode 5548332 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
1665 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 25th September 1944, Flt Sgt Coronel, a Navigator Bomb Aimer, was killed in an aircraft accident at Cheviot Hills, Northumberland, UK. Flt Sgt Coronel is buried in the Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK.
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436085 Flight Sergeant MANSELL, Jack Peter Source: AWM 237 (65) Commonwealth War Graves records W R Cholrley ; RAF Bomber Command losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 132, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax LJ 445 -E 1666 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 24th August 1844, Halifax LJ445 took off from RAF Wombleton at 2102 hours for aa night cross-country training flight, during whish the propeller blades broke up on the starboard outer engine. This, it was subsequently assessed, would have set in train a violent vibration and as the pilot lost control the elevators overbalanced and the tailplane detached. Debris was spread over a wide area some four miles south of Defford airfield. All the crew were killed. Crew: SAAF RAF RAAF RAF RAAF RAF RAF
Lt J B Franklin, Captain (Pilot) Sgt J B Iles, (Flight Engineer) 418685 Flt Sgt C B Schuller, (Navigator) PO Hudson, J V (Air Bomber) 436085 Flt Sgt J P Mansell, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt J D Greensmith, (Air Gunner) Sgt E W A Dunford,(Air Gunner)
Lt Franklin, Sgt Miller, Flt Sgt Schuller, Flt Sgt Mansell, and Sgt Dunford are buried in the Bath (Haycombe) Cemetery, Somerset, UK. PO Hudson is buried in the Lambeth (Tooting) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Greensmith is buried in the Amblecote (Holy Trinity) Churchyard, UK.
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418685 Flight Sergeant SCHULLER, Carl Berthold Source: AWM 237 (65) Commonwealth War Graves records W R Cholrley ; RAF Bomber Command losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 132, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax LJ 445 -E 1666 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 24th August 1844, Halifax LJ445 took off from RAF Wombleton at 2102 hours for aa night cross-country training flight, during whish the propeller blades broke up on the starboard outer engine. This, it was subsequently assessed, would have set in train a violent vibration and as the pilot lost control the elevators overbalanced and the tailplane detached. Debris was spread over a wide area some four miles south of Defford airfield. All the crew were killed. Crew: SAAF RAF RAAF RAF RAAF RAF RAF
Lt J B Franklin, Captain (Pilot) Sgt J B Iles, (Flight Engineer) 418685 Flt Sgt C B Schuller, (Navigator) PO Hudson, J V (Air Bomber) 436085 Flt Sgt J P Mansell, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt J D Greensmith, (Air Gunner) Sgt E W A Dunford,(Air Gunner)
Lt Franklin, Sgt Miller, Flt Sgt Schuller, Flt Sgt Mansell, and Sgt Dunford are buried in the Bath (Haycombe) Cemetery, Somerset, UK. PO Hudson is buried in the Lambeth (Tooting) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Greensmith is buried in the Amblecote (Holy Trinity) Churchyard, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS 29520 Flight Sergeant O’CONNOR, Ian Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/31/271 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, page 147, Volume 8 Halifax Aircraft Type: JP 201 Serial number: Radio call sign: 1666 Conversion RAF Unit: Summary: On the 15th November 1944, Halifax JP201 took off from RAF Wombleton at 1730 hours, together with four aircraft from the station, to carry out a night cross-country and bombing exercise. While flying at 18,000 feet, JP201 and Halifax LL137 of 1664 HCU, collided, and both aircraft crashed.. JP201 crashed at Crookstock Farm Devon and the crew in both aircraft were killed with the exception of PO Pugh (RAAF) who was uninjured. Crew : RAAF 415916 PO Pugh, K H Captain (1st Pilot) RAF Sgt A E Ackcral, (Flight Engineer) RAF Sgt J F L Sherwin, (Navigator) RAF Sgt B E Saunders, (Air Bomber) RAAF 29520 Flt Sgt I O’Connor, (Wireless Air Gunner) RAF Sgt P Straiton, (Air Gunner) Sgt Ackcral is buried in the Redcar Cemetery, UK. Sgt Sherwin and Flt Sgt O’Connor are buried in the Bath (Haycombe) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Saunders is buried in the Streatham p[ark Cemetery, UK. Sgt Straiton is buried in the Blairgowrie Cemetery, UK. In a later statement PO Pugh said : “An aircraft collided with our aircraft at approx 2145 hours at 18,000 feet . At the time of the collision the Navigator was standing by me,and the others were in their positions. The aircraft appeared to strike my aircraft underneath the nose on the starboard side. It shuddered badly and started to turn to starboard in a flat spiral attitude. Thinking the aircraft was stalled, I pushed the nose forward to try and regain flying speed. This had o effect on the aircraft. With the collision, all the lights went out and the intercom cut. I called to the navigator to put on his chute, and warn the crew in the nose to jump. He told me the crew in the nose had already jumped, and he was going back for his chute. The Engineer asked if I was OK and I gave him the same order as the navigator. At the time of the accident the windscreen had iced up on the inside, and I could not see out. A fire started in the starboard side of the fuselage. I think the starboard inner fell off in the crash. The aircraft did not explode, but was burning badly when I left.” It was later considered that Halifax LL137 was dog legging in order to lose time, and that the accident was due to poor visibility from the aircraft due to frost and possibly the alertness of the crew concerned.
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419307 Flight Sergeant GRIEVE, Jeffrey James Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/26/640 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 145, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax LK 901 1667 Conversion 71 Base RAF
Summary: On the 8th November 1944, Halifax LK901 took off from RAF Sandtoft at 2045 hours, for a night cross-country training flight. At approx 2355 hours, the aircraft disintegrated after the pilot lost control in cumulus nimbus cloud which built up to a height of 20,000 feet. The aircraft crashed near Glenshee Post office near Perth, and all the crew were killed. A preliminary investigation into the accident disclosed glueing of the impellor and signs of burning externally on the fuel tanks. Crew: RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
19882 PO Edmonds, W A Captain (Pilot) Flt Sgt W C Picton, (Flight Engineer) 439657 PO Maggs, A W S (Navigator) 1510 Flt Sgt A W Cooke, (Air Bomber) 419307 Flt Sgt J J Grieve, (Wireless Operator Air) 38363 Flt Sgt J M Jeffery, (Air Gunner) 439869 Flt Sgt C B Mackay, (Air Gunner)
The six RAAF members are buried in the Montrose (Sleepyhillock) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Picton is buried in the Enfield (Hertfords Road) Cemetery, UK.
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432305 Flight Sergeant CHEATLE, Allen Leonard Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/7/577 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley ; RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 126, Volume 8 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax EB 190 GG – H 1667 Conversion 11 Base RAF
Summary: On the 25th July 1944, Halifax EB190 took off from Raf Sandtoft at 0145 hours, detailed to carry out a non-operational practice night circuits and landings. Two minutes laser at a height of about 400 feet, the aircraft did a diving turn to starboard and crashed about two miles from the airfield, just inside the border with Yorkshire, and about 5 miles north east from Doncaster. Four of the crew were killed and four were injured. Flt Sgt Cheatle died later from his injuries. An Inquiry into the accident found that “the starboard inner engine failed due to the ninlet valve of No 2 cylinder breaking. And the starboard outer diving no power due to mishandling. The Pilot was unable to control the aircraft with only the 2 port engines working, during the initial stages of a climb from take off.” Crew: RAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAAF RAF RAF
PO Laird, S M Captain (Pilot) Sgt J G McLeod, (Flight Engineer) Sgt A M Salter (Spare Flight Engineer) PO Stalvies, B W H (Navigator) Sgt D G E Wilkins, (Air Bomber) 432305 Flt Sgt A L Cheatle, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt J M Woodward (Mid upper Gunner) Sgt J M Wishart, (Rear Gunner)
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PO Laird is buried in the Manchester Southern Cemetery, UK. Sgt McLeod is buried in the Paisley (Hawkhead) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Wilkins is buried in the Portsmouth (Kingston) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Salter, PO Stalvies and Flt Sgt Cheatle are buried in the Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK.
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437579 Flight Sergeant HENNESSY, Kevin William Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/17/62 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 117, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax LL 459 1667 Conversion 11 Base RAF
Summary: On the 8th June 1944, Halifax LL459 took off from RAF Sandtoft for a night crosscountry flight. The aircraft dived, out of control, at approx 0210 hours onto the banks of the river Humber, at a place known locally as Howden Dyke Island, just to the south of Hook and more or less directly east of Goole, Yorkshire. It was believed that the aircraft stalled. All the crew of six were killed. Crew: RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
418380 PO Francis, R L Captain (Pilot) Sgt F W Reed, (Flight Engineer) 40230 Flt Sgt W R R Porter,(Navigator) 422623 FO Moody,. W E L (Air Bomber) 418699 Flt Sgt G F Brown, (Wireless Air Gunner) 437579 Flt Sgt K W Hennessy, (Air Gunner)
The five RAAF crew members are buried in the Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK. Sgt Reed was cremated in the Charing (Kent County) Crematorium, UK.
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428723 Pilot Officer LINKLATER, Llewellyn William Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/24/573 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 144, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax LL 226 1667 Conversion 11 Base RAF
Summary: On the 30th October 1944, Halifax LL226 took off from RAF Sandtoft at 1856 hours, tasked for as night cross country, The aircraft had engine trouble and was returning to base and made a forced landing. It crashed into a bungalow, killing the two occupants. A passing cyclist also died. PO Linklater was killed in the crash and two RAAF crew members were injured, the others being uninjured. The engine failure occurred about 2000 hours when the port inner lost all pressure and the Pilot ordered the engine feathered. The Captain decided to return to base. The aircraft was about five minutes from base when the port outer gave showers of sparks and smoke poured from it. The Pilot feathered it to prevent fire. Height 3000 feet. The aircraft lost height too quickly to bale out the crew, and the Pilot had difficulty in controlling the aircraft. The pilot ordered the crew to brace themselves and prepare for a forced landing on two engines.The aircraft made an approach in a WNW direction, overshot, but making a good touch down just short of the perimeter track with flaps down and undercarriage retracted. It skidded across the perimeter track and road and struck a cottage. The aircraft was badly damaged Crew: RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
428723 PO Linklater, L W Captain (Pilot) Sgt C L Hill (Flight Engineer) 434105 Flt Sgt H J Kyle, (Navigator) 425836 Sgt A M Drummond, (Air Bomber) 422835 Flt Sgt J K Brown, (Wireless Operator Air) 437557 Flt Sgt D M Whitty, (Mid Upper Gunner) 62905 Flt Sgt L A Wright, (Rear Gunner)
Killed Injured Injured
PO Linklater is buried in the Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK. The cyclist LAC Nixon is buried in the Carlisle 9Stanwix Cemetery, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS 417674 Flight Sergeant TALBOT, Allan Benjamin Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/39/334 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 130, Volume 8. Halifax Aircraft Type: EB 192 Serial number: Radio call sign: 1667 Conversion 11 Base RAF Unit: Summary: On the 12th August 1944, Halifax EB192 took off from RAF Sandtoft at 0133 hours, detailed to carry out a night bombing exercise on the Mission range. While banking to starboard, in cloud, the pilot lost control and crashed at 0153 hours onto high ground at Winston Park, North Bawtry, on the border between Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire. All the crew were killed. A Court of inquiry into the accident stated ;” The Pilot (PO Wells) called up the Bombing range on R/T requesting permission to bomb at 2,000 feet from which it was presumed the aircraft was not in cloud and could see the range. On being instructed to climb to 2,200 feet, he must have climbed and found himself in cloud and unable to see the range. Thereupon he descended and it was a very dark night and drizzling with rain. Wells could not have concentrated on his instruments and being away from the range by some three miles, saw no lights on the ground to warn him that the ground was near. The aircraft was making a right hand turn when it crashed at Winston.” It was he opinion of the Court that “night bombing under poor weather conditions should not be permitted under 3,000 feet and the Bombing Range controller should have ordered the aircraft to return to base.” Crew: RAF PO Wells, W Captain (Pilot) RAF Sgt E Heath, (Flight Engineer) RAAF 436136 Flt Sgt W Thompson, (Navigator) RAAF 417674 Flt Sgt A B Talbot, (Air Bomber) RAAF 432081 Flt Sgt K K Abrams, (Wireless Air Gunner) RAF Sgt A G Monnington, (Mid Upper Gunner) RAF Sgt A S Watt, (Rear Gunner) PO Wells is buried in the Doncaster Hyde Park Cemetery, UK. Sgt Heath is buried in the Owston (All Saints) Churchyard, UK. Flt Sgt Thompson, Flt Sgt Abrams, and Sgt Monnington are buried in the Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK. Flt Sgt Talbot s buried in the Moorthorpe Cemetery,UK. Sgt Watt is buried min the Cupar New Cemetery, UK.
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439657 Flying Officer MAGGS, Arthur Wallace Spencer Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/26/640 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 145, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax LK 901 1667 Conversion 71 Base RAF
Summary: On the 8th November 1944, Halifax LK901 took off from RAF Sandtoft at 2045 hours, for a night cross-country training flight. At approx 2355 hours, the aircraft disintegrated after the pilot lost control in cumulus nimbus cloud which built up to a height of 20,000 feet. The aircraft crashed near Glenshee Post office near Perth, and all the crew were killed. A preliminary investigation into the accident disclosed glueing of the impellor and signs of burning externally on the fuel tanks. Crew: RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
19882 PO Edmonds, W A Captain (Pilot) Flt Sgt W C Picton, (Flight Engineer) 439657 PO Maggs, A W S (Navigator) 1510 Flt Sgt A W Cooke, (Air Bomber) 419307 Flt Sgt J J Grieve, (Wireless Operator Air) 38363 Flt Sgt J M Jeffery, (Air Gunner) 439869 Flt Sgt C B Mackay, (Air Gunner)
The six RAAF members are buried in the Montrose (Sleepyhillock) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Picton is buried in the Enfield (Hertfords Road) Cemetery, UK
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439846 Flight Sergeant MACKAY, Charles Bede Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/26/640 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 145, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax LK 901 1667 Conversion 71 Base RAF
Summary: On the 8th November 1944, Halifax LK901 took off from RAF Sandtoft at 2045 hours, for a night cross-country training flight. At approx 2355 hours, the aircraft disintegrated after the pilot lost control in cumulus nimbus cloud which built up to a height of 20,000 feet. The aircraft crashed near Glenshee Post office near Perth, and all the crew were killed. A preliminary investigation into the accident disclosed glueing of the impellor and signs of burning externally on the fuel tanks. Crew: RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
19882 PO Edmonds, W A Captain (Pilot) Flt Sgt W C Picton, (Flight Engineer) 439657 PO Maggs, A W S (Navigator) 1510 Flt Sgt A W Cooke, (Air Bomber) 419307 Flt Sgt J J Grieve, (Wireless Operator Air) 38363 Flt Sgt J M Jeffery, (Air Gunner) 439869 Flt Sgt C B Mackay, (Air Gunner)
The six RAAF members are buried in the Montrose (Sleepyhillock) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Picton is buried in the Enfield (Hertfords Road) Cemetery, UK
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437422 Flight Sergeant KILSBY, Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705,166/5/1051 Commonwealth war Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, page 166, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Lancaster WD 639 1667 Conversion RAF
Summary: Lancaster WD 639 of 1667 Conversion Aircrew School, RAF took off from RAF Sandtoft, near Doncaster, Yorkshire, at 0258 hours on the morning of 5 April 1945, to carry out a non operational training flight. The aircraft dived into the ground in a field about three quarters of a mile from Crowle, Lincolnshire. Crew: RAAF 434588 PO Grayson, J E Captain (Pilot) RAAF 437422 Flt Sgt M B Kilsby, (Navigator Bomb Aimer) RAAF 434240 Flt Sgt E J Castor, (Air Bomber) RAAF 432937 Flt Sgt W S Bennett, (Wireless Operator Air) RAAF 429952 Flt Sgt D L Hayes, (Mid Upper Gunner) RAF Sgt S J Crawhall, (Flight Engineer) RAAF 19183 Flt Sgt Evans, T (Rear Gunner) A major portion of the aircraft was buried in soft earth, and after five bodies were recovered, digging was suspended owing to a crater falling in. The bodies of Flt Sgt Hayes (RAAF) and Flt Sgt Evans (RAAF) were not recovered, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.. PO Grayson and Flt Sgt’s Kilsby, Castor and Bennett are buried in the Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK. Sgt Crawhall is buried in the Newcastle-upon-Tyne (St Andrews’s and Jesmond) Cemetery, UK.
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430524 Sergeant WHITE, Athol Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/43/941 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Wellington JA 343 1667 Conversion RAE 27 OTV
Summary: On the 8th November 1944, Wellington JA343 took off on a cross country night flight, and crashed 20 minutes after take off one mile SSW of Church Broughton airfield at 1955 hours. It appeared that the Pilot lost control when climbing in cloud, and from the disposition of the wreckage, the aircraft broke up during a dive, and of the attempted recovery from the dive. Crew: RCAF RCAF RCAF RAF RAAF RCAF
Flt Sgt J S Hood, (Pilot) Sgt H L Fernstron, (Navigator) `Sgt J F Gazzard, (Air Bomber) Sgt B I Williams, (Wireless Air Gunner) 430524 Sgt A White, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt W K Drodpoiam (Air Gunner)
The four RCAF and one RAAF crew members are buried in the Chester (Blacon) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Williams is buried in the Liskeard (St Martin) Churchyard, Cornwall, UK.
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424080 Flight Sergeant BOND, John Norman Source: AWM 237 (65) Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chor;ley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 122, Volume 8 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax DG 414 1667 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 5th July 1944, Halifax DG414 took off from RAF Sandtoft fir dual instruction for the crew. The Pilot lost control at 200 feet, while flying on three engines, and the aircraft crashed at 1315 hours at Alkborough on the south bank of tbe Humber river, seven miles north west of Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire. Six of the crew were killed, one died from his injuries and two were injured. Crew: RAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAAF RAF RAAF
Flt Lt McLaughlin, B E DFC (Instructor Pilot) PO Barley, E (Pupil Pilot) Sgt P Morrissey, DFM (Flight Engineer) Sgt T E Carr, (Flight Engineer) Sgt I H Simmonds, (Flight Engineer) Sgt G Beedle, (Flight Engineer) `424080 Flt Sgt J N Bond, (Navigator) Sgt H Fryer, (Air Bomber) 434555 Flt Sgt R A Wixted, (Wireless Air Gunner)
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Flt Lt McLaughlin is buried in the Porchester (St Mary) Churchyard, UK. PO Barley is buried in the Hull Western Cemetery, UK. Sgt Simmonds is buried in the Fleur-De-Lis Church Cemetery, UK. Sgt Beedle is buried in the Flyingdales (St Stephen) Churchyard, UK. Flt Sgt’s Bond and Wixted are buried in the Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK. Sgt Fryer is buried in the West Tanfield (St Nicholas) Churchyard, UK.
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418699 Flight Sergeant BROWN,Gilbert Francis Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/17/62 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 117, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax LL 459 1667 Conversion 11 Base RAF
Summary: On the 8th June 1944, Halifax LL459 took off from RAF Sandtoft for a night crosscountry flight. The aircraft dived, out of control, at approx 0210 hours onto the banks of the river Humber, at a place known locally as Howden Dyke Island, just to the south of Hook and more or less directly east of Goole, Yorkshire. It was believed that the aircraft stalled. All the crew of six were killed. Crew: RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
418380 PO Francis, R L Captain (Pilot) Sgt F W Reed, (Flight Engineer) 40230 Flt Sgt W R R Porter,(Navigator) 422623 FO Moody,. W E L (Air Bomber) 418699 Flt Sgt G F Brown, (Wireless Air Gunner) 437579 Flt Sgt K W Hennessy, (Air Gunner)
The five RAAF crew members are buried in the Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK. Sgt Reed was cremated in the Charing (Kent County) Crematorium, UK.
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434240 Flight Sergeant CASTOR, Ernest John Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705,166/5/1051 Commonwealth war Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, page 166, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Lancaster WD 639 1667 Conversion RAF
Summary: Lancaster WD 639 of 1667 Conversion RAF took off from RAF Sandtoft, near Doncaster, Yorkshire, at 0258 hours on the morning of 5 April 1945, to carry out a non operational training flight. The aircraft dived into the ground in a field about three quarters of a mile from Crowle, Lincolnshire. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAF RAAF
434588 PO Grayson, J E Captain (Pilot) 437422 Flt Sgt M B Kilsby, (Navigator Bomb Aimer) 434240 Flt Sgt E J Castor, (Air Bomber) 432937 Flt Sgt W S Bennett, (Wireless Operator Air) 429952 Flt Sgt D L Hayes, (Mid Upper Gunner) Sgt S J Crawhall, (Flight Engineer) 19183 Flt Sgt Evans, T (Rear Gunner)
A major portion of the aircraft was buried in soft earth, and after six bodies were recovered, digging was suspended owing to a crater falling in. The bodies of Flt Sgt Hayes and Flt Sgt Evans were not recovered and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.. PO Grayson and Flt Sgt’s Kilsby, Castor, and Bennett are buried in the Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK. Sgt Crawhall is buried in the Newcastle-upon-Tyne (St Andrews’s and Jesmond) Cemetery, UK.
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19882 Pilot Officer EDMONDS, Arthur Wallace Spencer Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/26/640 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 145, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax LK 901 1667 Conversion 71 Base RAF
Summary: On the 8th November 1944, Halifax LK901 took off from RAF Sandtoft at 2045 hours, for a night cross-country training flight. At approx 2355 hours, the aircraft disintegrated after the pilot lost control in cumulus nimbus cloud which built up to a height of 20,000 feet. The aircraft crashed near Glenshee Post office near Perth, and all the crew were killed. A preliminary investigation into the accident disclosed glueing of the impellor and signs of burning externally on the fuel tanks. Crew: RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
19882 PO Edmonds, W A Captain (Pilot) Flt Sgt W C Picton, (Flight Engineer) 439657 PO Maggs, A W S (Navigator) 1510 Sgt A W Cooke, (Air Bomber) 419307 Flt Sgt J J Grieve, (Wireless Operator Air) 438363 Flt Sgt J M Jeffery, (Air Gunner) 439869 Flt Sgt C B Mackay, (Air Gunner)
The six RAAF members are buried in the Montrose (Sleepyhillock) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Picton is buried in the Enfield (Hertfords Road) Cemetery, UK
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418380 Flying Officer FRANCIS, Raymond Leslie Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/17/62 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 117, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax LL 459 1667 Conversion 11 Base RAF
Summary: On the 8th June 1944, Halifax LL459 took off from RAF Sandtoft for a night crosscountry flight. The aircraft dived, out of control, at approx 0210 hours onto the banks of the river Humber, at a place known locally as Howden Dyke Island, just to the south of Hook and more or less directly east of Goole, Yorkshire. It was believed that the aircraft stalled. All the crew of six were killed. Crew: RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
418380 PO Francis, R L Captain (Pilot) Sgt F W Reed, (Flight Engineer) 40230 Flt Sgt W R R Porter,(Navigator) 422623 FO Moody,. W E L (Air Bomber) 418699 Flt Sgt G F Brown, (Wireless Air Gunner) 437579 Flt Sgt K W Hennessy, (Air Gunner)
The five RAAF crew members are buried in the Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK. Sgt Reed was cremated in the Charing (Kent County) Crematorium, UK.
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38363 Flight Sergeant JEFFERY, Keith Edward Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/26/640 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 145, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax LK 901 1667 Conversion 71 Base RAF
Summary: On the 8th November 1944, Halifax LK901 took off from RAF Sandtoft at 2045 hours, for a night cross-country training flight. At approx 2355 hours, the aircraft disintegrated after the pilot lost control in cumulus nimbus cloud which built up to a height of 20,000 feet. The aircraft crashed near Glenshee Post office near Perth, and all the crew were killed. A preliminary investigation into the accident disclosed glueing of the impellor and signs of burning externally on the fuel tanks. Crew: RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
19882 PO Edmonds, W A Captain (Pilot) Flt Sgt W C Picton, (Flight Engineer) 439657 PO Maggs, A W S (Navigator) 1510 Flt Sgt A W Cooke, (Air Bomber) 419307 Flt Sgt J J Grieve, (Wireless Operator Air) 38363 Flt Sgt J M Jeffery, (Air Gunner) 439869 Flt Sgt C B Mackay, (Air Gunner)
The six RAAF members are buried in the Montrose (Sleepyhillock) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Picton is buried in the Enfield (Hertfords Road) Cemetery, UK.
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428278 Flight Sergeant LUGTON, Reginald Gordon Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/25/171 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 120, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax DG 395 1667 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 26th June 1944, Halifax DG395took off from RAF Sandtoft at 0036 hours, for an exercise in night bombing combined with circuit practice. Ten minutes later the authorities were notified that the aircraft had crashed in open country on Willows Farm, some two miles east of Thorne, Yorkshire. It was believed that the aircraft had collided with a line of high-tension cables.approx 25 feet high. All the crew were killed. Crew: RAF RAF RAF RAF Raf RAAF
PO Smyth, G N C (Pupil Pilot) Sgt J S Cherry, (Flight Engineer) Sgt B H Yates, (Spare Flight Engineer) PO Splane, E C (Navigator) Sgt E Smallbone, (Air Bomber) 428278 Flt Sgt R G Lugton, (Wireless Air Gunner)
PO Smyth is buried in the Willaston (Christ Church) Churchyard, UK. Sgt Cherry is buried in the Birkenhead (Landican) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Yates is buried in the Watfield (Woodhouse) Cemetery, UK. PO Splane is buried in the Stafford Cemetery, UK. Sgt Smallbone was cremated in the Woking (St John’s) Crematorium, UK. Flt Sgt Lugton is buried in the Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK.
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422623 Flying Officer MOODY, William Edgar Laurence Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/17/62 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 117, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax LL 459 1667 Conversion 11 Base RAF
Summary: On the 8th June 1944, Halifax LL459 took off from RAF Sandtoft for a night crosscountry flight. The aircraft dived, out of control, at approx 0210 hours onto the banks of the river Humber, at a place known locally as Howden Dyke Island, just to the south of Hook and more or less directly east of Goole, Yorkshire. It was believed that the aircraft stalled. All the crew of six were killed. Crew: RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
418380 PO Francis, R L Captain (Pilot) Sgt F W Reed, (Flight Engineer) 40230 Flt Sgt W R R Porter,(Navigator) 422623 FO Moody,. W E L (Air Bomber) 418699 Flt Sgt G F Brown, (Wireless Air Gunner) 437579 Flt Sgt K W Hennessy, (Air Gunner)
The five RAAF crew members are buried in the Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK. Sgt Reed was cremated in the Charing (Kent County) Crematorium, UK.
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417610 Flight Sergeant WIGHTMAN, Kevin Frederick Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/43/449 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 79 Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax EB 185 1667 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 16th December 1943, Halifax EB185 took off from RAF Faldingworth for a nonoperational training exercise. The aircraft crashed at 2325 hours, approx two miles north east of the airfield and all the crew were killed. Crew: RAF RAF RCAF RAF RAF RAAF RAF
Sgt R T Stoneman, Captain (Pilot) Sgt H Poole, (Flight Engineer) Flt Sgt H M Tait, (Navigator) FO Cameron, A R (Air Bomber) Sgt J Pennington, (Wireless Air Gunner) 417610 Flt Sgt K F Wightman, (Air Gunner) Sgt R L Cox, (Air Gunner)
Sgt Stoneman is buried in the Farnborough (St Giles the Abbott) Churchyard, UK. Sgt Poole is buried in the Over (St Chad) Churchyard, Cheshire, UK. Flt Sgt’s Tait and Wightman are buried in the Cambridge City cemetery, Cambridgeshire, UK. Sgt Pennington is buried in the Orrell (St Luke0 Churchyard, Lancashire, UK. Sgt Cox is buried in the Sutton Cemetery, UK. FO Cameron was cremated in the Nottingham Crematorium, UK.
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40230 Flight Sergeant PORTER, William Robert Rex Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/17/62 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 117, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax LL 459 1667 Conversion 11 Base RAF
Summary: On the 8th June 1944, Halifax LL459 took off from RAF Sandtoft for a night crosscountry flight. The aircraft dived, out of control, at approx 0210 hours onto the banks of the river Humber, at a place known locally as Howden Dyke Island, just to the south of Hook and more or less directly east of Goole, Yorkshire. It was believed that the aircraft stalled. All the crew of six were killed. Crew: RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
418380 PO Francis, R L Captain (Pilot) Sgt F W Reed, (Flight Engineer) 40230 Flt Sgt W R R Porter,(Navigator) 422623 FO Moody,. W E L (Air Bomber) 418699 Flt Sgt G F Brown, (Wireless Air Gunner) 437579 Flt Sgt K W Hennessy, (Air Gunner)
The five RAAF crew members are buried in the Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK. Sgt Reed was cremated in the Charing (Kent County) Crematorium, UK.
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1510 Flight Sergeant COOKE, Arthur Wallace
Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/26/640 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 145, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax LK 901 1667 Conversion 71 Base RAF
Summary: On the 8th November 1944, Halifax LK901 took off from RAF Sandtoft at 2045 hours, for a night cross-country training flight. At approx 2355 hours, the aircraft disintegrated after the pilot lost control in cumulus nimbus cloud which built up to a height of 20,000 feet. The aircraft crashed near Glenshee Post office near Perth, and all the crew were killed. A preliminary investigation into the accident disclosed glueing of the impellor and signs of burning externally on the fuel tanks. Crew: RAAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
19882 PO Edmonds, W A Captain (Pilot) Flt Sgt W C Picton, (Flight Engineer) 439657 PO Maggs, A W S (Navigator) 1510 Flt Sgt A W Cooke, (Air Bomber) 419307 Flt Sgt J J Grieve, (Wireless Operator Air) 38363 Flt Sgt J M Jeffery, (Air Gunner) 439869 Flt Sgt C B Mackay, (Air Gunner)
The six RAAF members are buried in the Montrose (Sleepyhillock) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Picton is buried in the Enfield (Hertfords Road) Cemetery, UK
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25661 Flight Sergeant HAMILTON, John William Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/17/1142 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 168, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Lancaster PB 565 1667 Conversion Royal Air Force Aircrew Trg School
Summary: On the 15th April 1945, Lancaster PB565 took off from RAF Sandtoft at 1455 hours, on a non-operational day cross country and bombing practice flight. Thirty minutes later the aircraft was sighted flying at 3,000 feet, when it suddenly nosed over, and as the angle of dive increased, it broke up before impacting near Oveton Ferry, six miles south west of Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire. All eight on board were killed. Crew: RAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAAF RAF RAF
PO Speed, H P Captain (Pilot) Flt Sgt R Ollerton, (Pilot)) Sgt S J Kingdon, (Navigator) FO Savage, B O (School Navigator)) FO Carss, E B (Air Bomber) 25661 Flt Sgt J W Hamilton (Wireless Operator Air) Sgt E H J Martin (Mid Upper Gunner) Sgt R B R Cook, (Rear Gunner)
PO Speed is buried in the Bromsgrove Cemetery, UK. Flt Sgt Ollerton is buried in the Bolton (Heaton) Cemetery, UK. Flt Sgt Hamilton, FO Savage and Sgt Martin are buried in the Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK FO Carss is buried in the Blyth (Cowpen) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Kingdon is buried in the South Molton Cemetery, UK. Sgt Cook is buried in the Wadhurst (SS Peter and Paul) Churchyard, UK.
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19183 Flight Sergeant EVANS, Thomas Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705,166/5/1051 Commonwealth war Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, page 166, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Lancaster WD 639 1667 Conversion RAF
Summary: Lancaster WD 639 of 1667 Conversion RAF took off from RAF Sandtoft, near Doncaster, Yorkshire, at 0258 hours on the morning of 5 April 1945, to carry out a non operational training flight. The aircraft dived into the ground in a field about three quarters of a mile from Crowle, Lincolnshire. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAF RAAF
434588 PO Grayson, J E Captain (Pilot) 437422 Flt Sgt M B Kilsby, (Navigator Bomb Aimer) 434240 Flt Sgt E J Castor, (Air Bomber) 432937 Flt Sgt W S Bennett, (Wireless Operator Air) 429952 Flt Sgt D L Hayes, (Mid Upper Gunner) Sgt S J Crawhall, (Flight Engineer) 19183 Flt Sgt Evans, T (Rear Gunner)
A major portion of the aircraft was buried in soft earth, and after six bodies were recovered, digging was suspended owing to a crater falling in. The bodies of Flt Sgt Hayes and Flt Sgt Evans were not recovered and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.. PO Grayson and Flt Sgt’s Kilsby, Castor, and Bennett are buried in the Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK. Sgt Crawhall is buried in the Newcastle-upon-Tyne (St Andrews’s and Jesmond) Cemetery, UK.
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434588 Pilot Officer GRAYSON, James Edward Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705,166/5/1051 Commonwealth war Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, page 166, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Lancaster WD 639 1667 Conversion RAF
Summary: Lancaster WD 639 of 1667 Conversion RAF took off from RAF Sandtoft, near Doncaster, Yorkshire, at 0258 hours on the morning of 5 April 1945, to carry out a non operational training flight. The aircraft dived into the ground in a field about three quarters of a mile from Crowle, Lincolnshire. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAF RAAF
434588 PO Grayson, J E Captain (Pilot) 437422 Flt Sgt M B Kilsby, (Navigator Bomb Aimer) 434240 Flt Sgt E J Castor, (Air Bomber) 432937 Flt Sgt W S Bennett, (Wireless Operator Air) 429952 Flt Sgt D L Hayes, (Mid Upper Gunner) Sgt S J Crawhall, (Flight Engineer) 19183 Flt Sgt Evans, T (Rear Gunner)
A major portion of the aircraft was buried in soft earth, and after six bodies were recovered, digging was suspended owing to a crater falling in. The bodies of Flt Sgt Hayes and Flt Sgt Evans were not recovered and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.. PO Grayson and Flt Sgt’s Kilsby, Castor, and Bennett are buried in the Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK. Sgt Crawhall is buried in the Newcastle-upon-Tyne (St Andrews’s and Jesmond) Cemetery, UK.
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429069 Flight Sergeant THOMAS, Allen Benjamin Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/39/442 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, page 157, Volume 8 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Lancaster LM 619 1668 Conversion 72 base RAF
Summary: On the 15th January 1945, Lancaster LM619 took off from RAF Bottesford at 1820 hours for night bombing practice. The aircraft crashed at 2039 hours at Westborough, Lincolnshire, UK. Six of the crew were killed and Sgt Ashby was injured. The aircraft was returning from the bombing detail and overshot the landing approach successfully. Visibility of 1200 yards was poor at the airfield. The aircraft made another circuit to come around and land and just after calling control from the “downward” position, the aircraft crashed colliding with a large tree after first impact. Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAF RAAF RAF RAF
429081 PO Thompson, I L V Captain (Pilot) Flt Sgt J Rawlinson, (Flight Engineer) Sgt J G Hazeldene, (Navigator) Flt Sgt C R C Mann, (Air Bomber) 429069 Flt Sgt A B Thomas, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt D G Burn, (Mid Upper Gunner) Sgt G F Ashby, (Rear Gunner)
PO Thompson and Flt Sgt Thomas are buried in the Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, North Hinksey. Flt Sgt Rawlinson is buried in the Bootle Cemetery, UK. Sgt Hazeldene is buried in the Rainsford (All Saints) Churchyard, UK. Flt Sgt Mann is buried in the Cheltenham Cemetery, UK. Sgt Burn is buried in the Tottenham Cemetery, UK.
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429081 Pilot Officer THOMPSON, Ivan Lindsay Vinall Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/39/442 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, page 157, Volume 8 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Lancaster LM 619 1668 Conversion 72 base RAF
Summary: On the 15th January 1945, Lancaster LM619 took off from RAF Bottesford at 1820 hours for night bombing practice. The aircraft crashed at 2039 hours at Westborough, Lincolnshire, UK. Six of the crew were killed and Sgt Ashby was injured. The aircraft was returning from the bombing detail and overshot the landing approach successfully. Visibility of 1200 yards was poor at the airfield. The aircraft made another circuit to come around and land and just after calling control from the “downward” position, the aircraft crashed colliding with a large tree after first impact. Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAF RAAF RAF RAF
429081 PO Thompson, I L V Captain (Pilot) Flt Sgt J Rawlinson, (Flight Engineer) Sgt J G Hazeldene, (Navigator) Flt Sgt C R C Mann, (Air Bomber) 429069 Flt Sgt A B Thomas, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt D G Burn, (Mid Upper Gunner) Sgt G F Ashby, (Rear Gunner)
PO Thompson and Flt Sgt Thomas are buried in the Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, North Hinksey. Flt Sgt Rawlinson is buried in the Bootle Cemetery, UK. Sgt Hazeldene is buried in the Rainsford (All Saints) Churchyard, UK. Flt Sgt Mann is buried in the Cheltenham Cemetery, UK. Sgt Burn is buried in the Tottenham Cemetery, UK.
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436583 Flying Officer PRYDE, Alan James Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/33/330 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Liberator KG 896 1674 Heavy Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 19th March 1945, Liberator KG896 took off from RAF Aldergrove , Crumlin, County Antrim Northern Ireland, detailed to carry out a low altitude radar exercise on a moving target on Lough Neagh. There were several R/T contacts during the flight conveying the appearance that everything was in order. The last contact was at 0218 hours. Two minutes later the aircraft flew into high ground, six miles west of Belfast, at Yornagrough, 900 feet above sea level, while on a course to the airfield., and all on board were killed. . Crew: RNZAF RAAF RAF RCAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAF
FO Holmes, W I (Pupil Captain under Instruction) 436583 FO Pryde, A J (Pupil 2nd Pilot) PO Sargent, S F B (Pupil Navigator) PO Appleyard, R H (Pupil Navigator) FO Cheyne, W D (Pupil Wireless Operator) Sgt P McNeilly, (Pupil Wireless Operator) Sgt R S P Hook, (Pupil Wireless Operator Air) Sgt D A Batesd, (Pupil Wireless Operator Air) Sgt R J Edge, (Pupil Flight Engineer) Sgt O Aston, (Pupil Air Gunner)
PO Holmes, PO Pryde, and Sgt’s Hook, Edge and Aston are buried Eglantine Church of Ireland Cemetery, County Doiwn, Northern Ireland. PO Sargent is buried in he Islaington Cemetery & Crematorium, UK. PO Appleyard is buried in the Glenavy Roman Catholic Churchyard, UK. PO Cheyne is buried in the Aberdeen (Springbank) Cemetery Scotland, UK. Sgt McNeilly is buried in the Old Monkland Cemetery, UK. Sgt Bates is buried in the Birmingham (Yardley) Cemetery, UK.
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409120 flying Officer HORWOOD, Ronald Stewart Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/18/766 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Liberator 6 EW 1675 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 25th June 1945, Liberator 6EW took off from RAF Abu Sueir detailed to demonstrate a dual cross country formation flight of three hours duration. When in the vicinity of Gaza, FO Horward informed the Pilots of the other two aircraft by R/T that he had trouble with one engine, and he was returning to Abu Sueir. He called Abu Sueir and asked for weather conditions and they were given. The cloud base was 4/500 feet. Shortly after the aircraft flying on three engines, was seen to come through the cloud and fly across the drome, to then climb into cloud again. At about 9am a report was received to say that the aircraft had crashed in the desert, and all the crew were killed. Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAF
409120 FO Horwood, R S (Instructor Pilot) Sgt F S Smith, (Pilot) Flt Sgt W A Fowler, (Pilot) PO Morley, L S (Navigator) Sgt V Cooper, (Air Bomber) Sgt B J Sudlow, (Wireless Operator Air) Sgt A H H Clarke, (Air Gunner) Sgt D B Tuck, (Air Gunner)
All the crew are buried in he Moascar War Cemetery, Egypt.
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410589 Flight Sergeant BEYER, Maxwell Sydney Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/5/349 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 75, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Lancaster DS 653 SW _ S 1578 Conversion Flight RAF
Summary: On the 25th November 1943, Lancaster DS653 took off from RAF foulsham for a high level cross-country flight. The aircraft exploded in mid-air at 1149 hours, casting debris over a wide area around the community of Sturminster Newton, 8 miles south west of Shaftsbury, Dorset. All the crew were killed and they are buried in the Bath (Haycombe) Cemetery, Englishcombe, UK. Crew: RAAF RAF RCAF RNZAF RAF RAF RAAF
414382 Sgt J Batterham, Captain (Pilot) Sgt L Sister, (Flight Engineer) WO2 E G Johnston, (Navigator) Flt Sgt O A Burton, (Air Bomber) Sgt R E Harris, (Wireless air Gunner) Sgt G A Bennett, (Mid Upper Gunner) 410539 Flt Sgt M S Beyer, (Rear Gunner)
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404725 Warrant Officer TEW, Jack Murray Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA A705,166/39/243 digitised Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bombe Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 214, Volume 8 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Hurricane LF 426 1688 Flight RAF
Summary: On the 11th March 1944, Hurricane LF426 took off from Newmarket, and shortly before 1430 hours it was seen formatting on an Oxford trainer. It then seemed that the Hurricane broke off, banked steeply, and the Pilot lost control and failed to recover, before the aircraft hit the ground and burst into flames near Weltmore Farm in Norfolk. The Pilot was killed. Crew: RAAF
404725 WO J M Tew, (Pilot)
WO Tew is buried in the Cambridge city Cemetery, Cambridgeshire, The Cemetery is known locally as the Newmarket Road Cemetery.
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408537 Sergeant SWORDS, Robert Richard Falkinder Source: AWM 237 (65) Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
NAA : A9301 Barcode 5541050 Commonwealth War Graves records
17 (Pilot) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 21st January 1943, Sgt Swords, a Pilot, was killed in an aircraft accident at Fulbourn near Cambridge, UK. He is buried in the Whittlesford (St Mary and Andrew) Churchyard, UK.
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410775 Flight Sergeant TURNER, Frank John Hoskins Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/40/104 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Master DL 942 17 (Pilots) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 25th November 1943, Master DL942 took off fr54om the RAF Calveley airfield near Nantwich, Cheshire, detailed to practice solo aerobatics, steep turns, and forced landings. At approx 9am an eye-witnesses attention was drawn to the noise of an aircraft doing aerobatics at a height of about 5000 feet. The aircraft carried out rolls to the left and then to the right. He then saw the aircraft do a normal turn left for approx 360 degrees, and then suddenly flick over right, go into a steep spiral dive and crash into the ground. It was considered that the accident was due to loss of control due to structural failure, which was due to an excessive loading while carrying out aerobatics. Crew: RAAF
310775 Flt Sgt F J H Turnner, (Pilot)
Flt Sgt Turner was cremated in the Birkenhead Landican Crematorium, UK.
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410292 Pilot Officer ANDREWS, Harold James Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/3/67 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Master DL 858 17 Pilots Applied Flying RAF
Summary: On the 18th June 1943, Master DL858 took off detailed to carry out formation flying with PO Blackmore. PO Blackmore reported very bad weather of low cloud, heavy rain and poor visibility was encountered on the flight, and the aircraft were returning to base flying separately, but within sight of each other. The port wing of DL858 hit the top of a tall tree, and the aircraft crashed at 1220 hours and caught fire. The Pilot died of his injuries. Crew: RAAF
410292 PO Andrews, H J (1st Pilot)
PO Andrews is buried in the Downham Market Cemetery, UK.
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432510 Flight Sergeant HARVEY, Raymond Oliver Source: AWM 237 (65) Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
NAA : A705, 166/17/654 Commonwealth War Graves records Oxford LX 278 18 (P) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 29th June 1944, Oxford LX278 took off from RAF Snitterfield, Warwickshire, detailed to carry out a non-operational night test flight, part of which necessitated flying near the stalling speed of the aircraft. The aircraft stalled, and it crashed one mile south of Leamington airfield. The two crew were killed. Eye witnesses said the aircraft was seen in the inverted position at approx 2000 feet, and during recovery the aircraft struck the ground. Crew: RAAF RAF
432510 Flt Sgt R O Harvey, (Pilot) AC2 E Naylor (Wireless Operator under training
Flt Sgt Harvey is buried in the Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, UK. AC2 Naylor is buried in the Liverpool (Anfield) Cemetery, UK.
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427646 Flight Sergeant HOLLINGS, George Bentley Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/18/250 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford LW 8200 18 (P) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 3rd January 1944, Oxford LW8200 on a non-operational night training flight, crashed at 0145 hours at Normandy Farm,, Hill Morton, Rugnhy, Warwickshire. The aircraft struck an aerial on a wireless station during the flight, and the pilot was killed. Crew: RAAF
427646 Flt Sgt G B Hollings, (Pilot)
Flt Sgt Hollings is buried in the Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, UK.
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427007 Flight Sergeant MATTHEWS, Ronald Keith, Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/27/216 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford 4733 18 (P) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 28th August 1943, Oxford 4733 took off from RAF Church Lawford, on a solo night cross country flight, and crashed at 0505 hours in vicinity of Wythall, eleven miles from Wittenfield. The pilot was killed. It was presumed that there was a loss of control of the aircraft while in flight. Crew: RAAF
427007 Flt Sgt R K Matthews, (Pilot)
Flt Sgt Matthews is buried in the Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, UK.
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416375 Sergeant BADGER, William Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/5/16 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford BG 168 18 (Pilots) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the15th January 1943, Oxford BG168 took off for day/night flying and circuits and landings. The aircraft collided with Oxford EP809 at 1100 hours, and both aircraft crashed at Church Lawford airfield, near Rugby, UK. Crew: BG168 RAAF 416375 Sgt W Badger, 1st Pilot & Instructor) Fatally injured RCAF Sgt R J Haag, (Pupil Pilot) “ “ Crew : EP809 RAF Sgt W J Wonnacott, (1st Pilot & Instructor) RCAF Sgt A W Paynter, (Pupil Pilot)
Seriously injured “ “
In his remarks on the report into the accident the Group Commander stated : “A most regrettable accident which apparently resulted from the failure of the Captain of BG168 to take precautions in the matter of look out while making an unduly close circuit and approach to the day/night flare path along which it was apparently his intention to effect a landing. In consequence his aircraft overtook and collided with EP809, which may have been making an unduly long and straight final approach, but which nevertheless had the right of way, and which it was his duty to avoid.” Sgt Badger and Sgt Haag are buried in the Rugby (Winfield) Cemetery, Butlin Road, Rugby, UK.
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414382 Sergeant BATTERHAM, James Alexander Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/5/349 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 75, Volume 8. Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Lancaster DS 653 SW _ S 1578 Conversion Flight RAF
Summary: On the 25th November 1943, Lancaster DS653 took off from RAF foulsham for a high level cross-country flight. The aircraft exploded in mid-air at 1149 hours, casting debris over a wide area around the community of Sturminster Newton, 8 miles south west of Shaftsbury, Dorset. All the crew were killed and they are buried in the Bath (Haycombe) Cemetery, Englishcombe, UK. Crew: RAAF RAF RCAF RNZAF RAF RAF RAAF
414382 Sgt J Batterham, Captain (Pilot) Sgt L Sister, (Flight Engineer) WO2 E G Johnston, (Navigator) Flt Sgt O A Burton, (Air Bomber) Sgt R E Harris, (Wireless air Gunner) Sgt G A Bennett, (Mid Upper Gunner) 410539 Flt Sgt M S Beyer, (Rear Gunner)
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300142 Flight Sergeant WORTHINGTON, Julian Peter Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/44/84 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Tiger Moth DH 264 19 Group Comm Flight Royal Air Force 11 PDRC
Summary: On the 5th January 1944, Tiger Moth DH264 took off from RAF Mount Batten to proceed to RAF Rodborough for airmanship practice. The aircraft was detailed to carry out flying practice beyond the circuit area and land in one hour’s time. The aircraft spun in near Port Bridge, Devon, and Flt Sgt Worthington was killed. In a later statement the Pilot said : “ The aircraft took off with Worthington in the front cockpit and I set coursed for Dartmoor. In Dartmoor I instructed Worthington that I was going to carry out aerobatics and to secure his safety harness. I completed one loop and then warned Worthington I was going to practice recovery from spin. I did one complete spin but considered I did 2 or 3, and my next recollection was lying on the ground, but I don’t know how I got clear of the aircraft.” An Inquiry into the accident found that “ it was an error of judgement by the Pilot in which he overestimated the height of the aircraft in relation to the contour of the land.” Crew: RAAF RAAF
21587 Sgt H N Trowbridge, (Pilot) 300142 Flt Sgt J P Worthington, (Navigator)
Flt Sgt Worthington is buried in the Bath (Haycombe) Cemetery, UK
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429691 Flight Sergeant ANGUS, Colwyn Parker Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA :A705, 166/3/333 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Anson EG 693 2 (O) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 6th December 1944, Anson EG693 on a night non-operational navigation exercise, crashed Craigronald Hill, Cairnmoor of Fleet Mountain, Wigtown Shire, Scotland. Three of the crew were killed and Sgt Chnieder died of his injuries. Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAF
429691 Flt Sgt C P Angus, Captain (Pilot) Sgt M Schneider, (Navigator) Sgt J W Melhuish, (Air Bomber) Sgt K R Ridehal, (Pupil Wireless Operator)
Flt Sgt Angus is buried in the Newton Stewart Cemetery, Dumfries & Galloway Shire, Scotland. Sgt Schneider is buried in the Liverpool (Walton) Hebrew Burial Ground, UK Sgt Melhuish is buried in the Rhondda (Ferndale) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Ridehal is buried in the Barrowford (St Thomas) Churchyard, UK.
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427266 Sergeant SPROGE, Richard Henry Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/38/466 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Anson MG 385 2 (O) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 27th March 1944, Anson MG385 on a night non-operational navigation flight, crashed at 0120 hours at Bowhill Farm, County Antrim Northern Ireland. Sgt Sproge was killed in the crash. Flt Sgt Britt who was uninjured in the crash, later reported ; “At 0021 we received a diversionary message from Ramsay instructing us to land at Bishop Court. The Pilot and Nav were informed, and QDM’s were obtained from Bishop Court H/F D/F Station. A short time after that one of the engines cut, I think it was the starboard. The Pilot increased power from the other one, but a few seconds later that one failed. The Pilot ordered abandon aircraft at a height of about 2,500 feet. The 2nd WOP was first to leave followed by the Nav and then myself. On the way down I saw the aircraft with its landing lights on and guessed the Pilot was looking for a place to force land.” An Inquiry into the accident found that “ Both outboard cocks were in the “ON” position, both outboard fuel tanks were empty. Both Inboard tanks contained at least 15 gallons of fuel. Both cocks were OFF. It was considered that the engines failed because of shortage of fuel.” Crew: RAF RAAF RCAF RAF RAAF
Flt Sgt R C Gillespie, (Pilot0 427266 Sgt R H Sproge, (Navigator) Sgt J Pickaunce, (Air Bomber) Flt Sgt J Britt, (Staff Wireless Operator) 432100 Flt Sgt J G Breathour, (Pupil Wireless Operator)
Injured Killed Injured Uninjured Uninjured
Sgt Sproge is buried in the Killead Presbyterian Churchyard, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
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422415 Flight Sergeant BROWN, Donald John Morgan Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/7/276 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type:
Oxford
Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
HN 727 20 (F) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 22nd December 1943, Oxford HN727 during a non-operational night flight crashed at 1910 hours at Northcade, South Northampton, and the crew of two were killed. The Instructor and Pilot were carrying out searchlight co-operation, and it appears the pilot may have been blinded, and the aircraft dived to the ground. It was also considered that the pilot may have lost control by taking too violent evasive action. Crew: RAAF RAAF
413961 Flt Sgt B K F Carter, (Instructor 1st Pilot) 422415 Flt Sgt D J M Brown, (2nd Pilot)
Flt Sgt Carter is buried in the Bournemouth (Winborne Road) Cemetery, Hants, UK. Flt Sgt Brown is buried in the Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, UK.
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400967 Sergeant GIBSON, Henry Lincoln Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/176/205 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Anson 536 2 Air Observers School RAF
Summary: On the 10th January 1943, Anson 536 crashed at o420 hours, when it hit an obstruction on take off and crashed into the sea off the Cumberland coast. All the crew were killed. In an Accident report it stated “The cause of the accident was primarily lack of control during take off allowing thew aircraft to swing. Secondly the undercarriage wheel striking the flare cover which in turn tilted or threw it into the air where it presumably struck the tail plane of the aircraft” Crew: RAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAF
WO F G E Tizard, (1st Pilot) PO Henderson, W J (2nd Pilot) 400467 Sgt H L Gibson, (Observer) 407740 Sgt M H Wadham (Observer) Flt Sgt J L Roberts, (Wireless Air Gunner)
WO Tizard and Flt Sgt Roberts have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK. PO Henderson is buried in the Perth (Wellshill) Cemetery, UK. Sgt’s Gibson and Wadham are buried in the Haverigg (St Luke) Churchyard, Millom, Cumberland, UK.
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407740 Sergeant WADHAM, Maurice Henry Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/176/205 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Anson 536 2 Air Observers School RAF
Summary: On the 10th January 1943, Anson 536 crashed at o420 hours, when it hit an obstruction on take off and crashed into the sea off the Cumberland coast. All the crew were killed. In an Accident report it stated “ The cause of the accident was primarily lack of control during take off allowing thew aircraft to swing. Secondly the undercarriage wheel striking the flare cover which in turn tilted or threw it into the air where it presumably struck the tail plane of the aircraft “ Crew: RAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAF
WO F G E Tizard, (1st Pilot) PO Henderson, W J (2nd Pilot) 400467 Sgt H L Gibson, (Observer) 407740 Sgt M H Wadham (Observer) Flt Sgt J L Roberts, (Wireless Air Gunner)
WO Tizard and Flt Sgt Roberts have no known grave, and their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK. PO Henderson is buried in the Perth (Wellshill) Cemetery, UK. Sgt’s Gibson and Wadham are buried in the Haverigg (St Luke) Churchyard, Millom, Cumberland, UK.
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429801 Sergeant EASTHER, Leonard Alfred Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/31/118 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves records
2 Air Observers School RCAF
Summary: On the 29th October 1943, an aircraft from 2 AOS Edmonton, Canada, on a routine night navigation flight, crashed thee miles north east of Cooking Lake airport, Canada, Two RAAF members of the crew were killed. Crew: RAAF RAAF
432249 LAC L W Oakes, (Pupil Navigator) 429081 Sgt L A Easther, (Wireless Air Gunner)
Both LAC Oakes and Sgt Easther are buried in the Edmonton (Beachmount) Cemetery, Canada.
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432249 Leading Aircraftsman OAKES, Leslie William Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/31/118 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves records
2 Air Observers School RCAF
Summary: On the 29th October 1943, an aircraft from 2 AOS Edmonton, Canada, on a routine night navigation flight, crashed thee miles north east of Cooking Lake airport, Canada, Two RAAF members of the crew were killed. Crew: RAAF RAAF
432249 LAC L W Oakes, (Pupil Navigator) 429081 Sgt L A Easther, (Wireless Air Gunner)
Both LAC Oakes and Sgt Easther are buried in the Edmonton (Beachmount) Cemetery, Canada.
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412901 Flying Officer CARTER, Leo Gabriel Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/7/98 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Kittyhawk FL 221 2 Air craft Delivery RAF
Summary: On the 4th May 1945, Kittyhawk FL221 took off from Baru for delivery to 136 MU. The aircraft crashed shortly after take off at 1115 hours, and the Pilot was killed. It crashed into the courtyard of the No 3 Infantry Battalion Barracks, Royal Egyptian Army, one mile down Cairo road from the Heliopolis airfield. Crew: RAAF
412901 FO Carter, L G (Pilot)
FO Carter is buried in the Heliopolis War Cemetery, Egypt.
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36216 Leading Aircraftsman McKENZIE, Donald Charles Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/26/393 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Bolingbroke
2 Bomb Aiming and Gunnery School RCAF
Summary: On the 13tth March 1944, a Bolingbroke aircraft on a routine gunnery exercise, crashed at approx 1030 hours and all on board were killed. The duty Pilot saw the aircraft spinning at approx 1,000 feet and spun all the way down hitting the ground. It crashed 2 miles south west of the airport Crew : RCAF RCAF RCAF RAF RAAF
PO Inderbitzin,V H (Pilot) Sgt H M Reed, (Gunnery Instructor0 LAC J E Tierney, (Air Gunner) 36216 LAC D McKenzie (Air Gunner) 430391 LAC K R McPherson (Air Gunner)
PO Indrebitzin is buried in the Tacoma (Calvary) Cemetery, Canada. Sgt Reed is buried in the Alameda Cemetery, UK. LAC Tierney is buried in the Burnaby (Ocean View) Burial Park, Canada. LAC’s McKenzie and McPherson are buried in the Mossbank Cemetery, Saskatchewan Canada.
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430391 Leading Aircraftsman McPHERSON, Keith Robert Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/26/393 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Bolingbroke
2 Bomb Aiming and Gunnery School RCAF
Summary: On the 13tth March 1944, a Bolingbroke aircraft on a routine gunnery exercise, crashed at approx 1030 hours and all on board were killed. The duty Pilot saw the aircraft spinning at approx 1,000 feet and spun all the way down hitting the ground. It crashed 2 miles south west of the airport Crew : RCAF RCAF RCAF RAF RAAF
PO Inderbitzin,V H (Pilot) Sgt H M Reed, (Gunnery Instructor0 LAC J E Tierney, (Air Gunner) 36216 LAC D McKenzie (Air Gunner) 430391 LAC K R McPherson (Air Gunner)
PO Indrebitzin is buried in the Tacoma (Calvary) Cemetery, Canada. Sgt Reed is buried in the Alameda Cemetery, UK. LAC Tierney is buried in the Burnaby (Ocean View) Burial Park, Canada. LAC’s McKenzie and McPherson are buried in the Mossbank Cemetery, Saskatchewan Canada.
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413475 Sergeant BARBER, Francis John McNeil Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/5/94 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Tiger Moth R 5203 2 Elementary Flt Trg School RAF
Summary: On the 22nd March 1943, Tiger Moth R5203 on a non-operational day flight, crashed at 1430 hours and both the crew were killed. The aircraft carried out two loops at approx 600 feet over the Moreton-in-Marsh drome. The aircraft then went into a succession of steep dives and climbs coming down to as low as 150/200 feet. At the end of the last climb, the aircraft appeared to stall on the top of a climb, and then dive into the ground. . The Pilot was carrying out unauthorised low flying aerobatics. Crew: RAAF RCAF
413475 Sgt F J McN Barber, (Pilot) Sgt O C Dunn, (Navigator)
Both the crew are buried in the Moreton-in-Marsh New Cemetery, UK.
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412799 Sergeant WYLLIE, Andrew MacGregor Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/180/28 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford EB 781 2 Flg Instruments School RAF
Summary: On the 28th December 1942, Oxford EB781 crashed at 0045 hours during a nonoperational night flight and the crew were killed. The pilot was attempting to crash land the aircraft, and it struck a tree and crashed. Crew: RAF RAAF
Flt Lt Sledhill, F H (1st Pilot) 412799 Sgt A MacG Wyllie, (2nd Pilot)
Sgt Wyllie is buried in the Montrose (Sleepyhillock) Cemetery, UK
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408294 Sergeant HASLOCK, Hubert Frederick Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/17/44 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford R 6089 2 Flying Instrs School RAF
Summary: On the 16th February 1943, Oxford R6089 spun in at 1020 hours and crashed at Mountboy Farm near Lunan, Angus, Scotland. Sgt Haslock was killed and PO Stirling was injured. Crew: RAAF RAAF
409247 PO Stirling, J W (1st Pilot) 408294 Sgt H F Haslock, (2nd Pilot0
Sgt Haslock is buried in the Montrose (Sleepyhillock) Cemetery, Scotland.
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412227 Flight Sergeant AMBLER, Robert Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/3/62 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Master DL 347 2 Flying Instrument School RAF
Summary: On the 4th June 1943, Master DL347 stuck a tree and crashed at Angus, Scotland. The crew were killed. Crew: RAAF RAF
412227 Flt Sgt R Ambler, (1st Pilot) Sgt B Meadowcroft, (2nd Pilot)
Flt Sgt Ambler is buried in the Montrose (Sleepyhillock) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Meadowcroft is buried in the New Hey (St Thomas) Churchyard, UK.
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407795 Sergeant McCARTIN, James Vivian Raymond Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/141/593 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Tutor K 6925 2 Flying Instrument School RAF
Summary: On the 20th June 1942,Tutor K6925 crashed at Nairn, Scotland, during aerobatics at a very low altitude, and the crew of two were killed. In the opinion of an officer investigating the crash “the accident was due to the aircraft in an inverted position and at a very low altitude, suddenly nose diving into the ground due to an error of judgement by the Pilot. The Captain, an Instructor, completely disregarded regulations concerning aerobatics.” Crew: RAF RAAF
FO Rees, T K (Instructor Pilot0 407795 Sgt J V R McCartin, (2nd Pilot under Instruction)
FO Rees is buried in the Holyhead (St Seiriol) Churchyard, UK. Sgt McCartin is buried in the Inverness (Tommahurich) Cemetery, UK.
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421392 Sergeant RIDGWAY, Raymond Alexander Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/35/74 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
2 Flying Instrument School RCAF
Summary: On the 26th May 1943, an aircraft from No 2 Fling Instrument School, crashed at 0900 hours, seven miles west of Barons, Alberta, Canada, and the crew of two were killed. The aircraft was carrying out a test flight following a major inspection. It struck the ground at high speed and broke up on impact. Crew: RAAF RCAF
41392 Sgt R A Ridgway, (Pilot) LAC G W Koehler, (Aero Engine Mechanic)
Sgt Ridgway is buried in the Fort Macleod (Union) Cemetery, Canada. LAC Koehler is buried in the Moose Jaw (Rosedale) Cemetery, Canada.
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Commonwealth War Graves records
Mosquito HS 891 2 Gunnery Research RAF
Summary: On the 10th January 1945, Mosquito HS891 was detailed to carry out a low level Nonoperational day cross country flight. Five crews were briefed for the same cross country flight. Crews were warned that snow flakes may be encountered, and were to fly around them, but if unable to do so then to turn back. Four of the aircraft completed the flight, but HS891 crashed when it hit a tree in poor visibility at Percy Farm, near Warram, East Yorkshire. An Inquiry into the accident found that “the accident could have been avoided if the Pilot had obeyed instructions.” Crew: RAAF RAAF
409250 Flt Lt Sullivan, L G DFM (Pilot) 420849 FO Ball, E DFC (Navigator)
Both the crew are buried in the Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK. Citation: The Citation for the DFM awarded to the then Sgt Sullivan attached to 150 Sqn RAF is as follows : “Sgt Sullivan joined the Squadron on the 26th June 1943, and has operated against the Germans in Tunisia, Sicily and Italy. He has carried out 37 successful sorties involving 251 operational hours. The majority of his attacks have been against well defended targets and his photographs show that he has exercised great courage and determination in pressing them home. He has flown in direct support of our landing troops when Sicily was invaded and carried out some highly effective precision bombing. He has also been very successful in attacking beach targets at low level at Cap Bon and Messina when the enemy were withdrawing. His behaviour throughout has shown a high degree of determination, courage and devotion to duty and I therefore recommend him for the award of the Distinguished Flying Medal. (London Gazette 30 November 1943)
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420849 Flying Officer BALL, Edgar DFC Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/5/889 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves records
Mosquito HS 891 2 Gunnery Research RAF
Summary: On the 10th January 1945, Mosquito HS891 was detailed to carry out a low level Nonoperational dy cross country flight. Five crews were briefed for the same cross country flight. Crews were warned that snow flakes may be encountered, and were to fly around them, but if unable to do so then to turn back. Four of the aircraft completed the flight, but HS891 crashed when it hit a tree in poor visibility at Percy Farm, near Warram, East Yorkshire. An Inquiry into the accident found that “the accident could have been avoided if the Pilot had obeyed instructions.” Crew: RAAF RAAF
409250 Flt Lt Sullivan, L G DFM (Pilot) 420849 FO Ball, E DFC (Navigator)
Both the crew are buried in the Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK. Citation : The Citation for the DFC awarded to the then PO Ball is that of a General Citation (London Gazette 18/8/1944, Page 3828 refers)
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400721 Leading Aircraftsman LORD, Douglas Mervyn Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/139/142 Commonwealth Ware Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
2 Service Flg Trg School RCAF
Summary: On the 6th May 1941, the aircraft in which LAC Lord, a student Pilot, was taking dual instruction from FO Duffey, crashed approx 2,5 miles from No 2 SFTS. The aircraft caught fire and the crew were killed. Crew: RCAF RAAF
FO Duffey, B L (Instructor Pilot) 400721 LAC D M Lord, (Pupil Pilot)
FO Duffey is buried in the Toronto (Mount Hope) Cemetery, Canada. LAC Lord is buried in the Ottawa (Beechwood ) Cemetery, Canada.
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403352 Leading Aircraftsman LONG, Harry William Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA ; A705, 163/139/60 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Harvard 2689 2 Service Flg Trg School RCAF
Summary: On the 15th August 1941, Harvard 2689 flown by LAC Long, was detailed to carry out a solo night training flight. At approx 0230 hours, the Instructor in charge of night flying noticed lights of an aircraft which appeared to be flying against the circuit, gliding along at a height of about 100 feet some two miles away. It disappeared and instructions were given for all aircraft flying at that time to be grounded. It was then found that Harvard 2689 with Long as Pilot was missing and searches were commenced. The wreck of the aircraft was found 2/3 miles from the drome.The pilot was seriously injured but died of his injuries. Crew: RAAF
403352 LAC H W Long, (Pupil Pilot)
LAC Long is buried in the Ottawa (Beechwod) Cemetery, Canada.
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405472 Sergeant CROSIER, Edward Rutherford Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA A9301 Barcode 5538652 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
2 Signal School RAF
Summary: On the 16th May 1942, Sgt Crosier, a Pilot, was killed in an air accident in the United Kingdom. He is buried in the Yatesbury (All Saints) Churchyard, UK.
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413961 Flight Sergeant CARTER, Bernard Keith Falls Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/7/276 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type:
Oxford
Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
HN 727 20 (F) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 22nd December 1943, Oxford HN727 during a non-operational night flight crashed at 1910 hours at Northcade, South Northampton, and the crew of two were killed. The Instructor and Pilot were carrying out searchlight co-operation, and it appears the pilot may have been blinded, and the aircraft dived to the ground. It was also considered that the pilot may have lost control by taking too violent evasive action. Crew: RAAF RAAF
413961 Flt Sgt B K F Carter, (Instructor 1st Pilot) 422415 Flt Sgt D J M Brown, (2nd Pilot)
Flt Sgt Carter is buried in the Bournemouth (Winborne Road) Cemetery, Hants, UK. Flt Sgt Brown is buried in the Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, UK.
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15614 Sergeant HART, James Herbert Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/17/217 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Exford MP 454 20 (P) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 15th July 1943, Oxford MP454, took off from RAF Kidlington, on a nonoperational night flight, and crashed at 0300 hours near Steeple Barton, UK. Both the crew were killed. The aircraft was detailed to carry out precision flying with Sgt Hart receiving dual instruction. Crew: RAAF RAAF
414096 FO Stevens, H A (1st Pilot Instructor) 15614 Sgt J H Hart, (2nd Pilot Pupil)
Both the crew are buried in the Oxford (Botley) cemetery, UK.
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427955 Flight Sergeant SKIPSEY, Robert Reginald Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/37/399 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford LK322 20 (P) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 22nd December 1943, Oxford LK322 took off on a non-operational training flight, and crashed at 1515 hours near Tackley Wood, Rousham, UK. The crew of three were killed. The aircraft struck the ground in a flat spin. It was considered that FO Wiegand was a very experienced and reliable Instructor pilot, and that the accident was due to a defect in the design of some Oxford aircraft, which may flick into a stable flat spin when stalled. Crew: RCAF RAAF RAF
FO Wiegand W W (1st Pilot instructor) 427955 Flt Sgt R R Skipsey, (2nd Pilot U/T) AC2 A Paton, (PAX) (U/T Flight Engineer)
FO Wiegand is buried in the Brookwood Miltary Cemetery, UK. Flt Sgt Skipsey is buried in the Darlington West Cemetery, UK. AC2 Paton is buried in the Kidlington Burial Ground, UK
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414096 Flying Officer STEVENS, Harry Alfred Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/17/217 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Exford MP 454 20 (P) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 15th July 1943, Oxford MP454, took off from RAF Kidlington, on a nonoperational night flight, and crashed at 0300 hours near Steeple Barton, UK. Both the crew were killed. The aircraft was detailed to carry out precision flying with Sgt Hart receiving dual instruction. Crew: RAAF RAAF
414096 FO Stevens, H A (1st Pilot Instructor) 15614 Sgt J H Hart, (2nd Pilot Pupil)
Both the crew are buried in the Oxford (Botley) cemetery, UK.
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416971 Flight Sergeant LANGLEY, Ray Thomas Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/24/120 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford HN 578 20 (Pilot) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 27th June 1943, Oxford HN578 took off at 0050 hours on a non operational flight detailed to practice instrument flying. The aircraft was due back at 0205 hours, but had not returned by 0500 hours. At 0600 hours 3 aircraft searched without success. The aircraft had crashed at 0100 hours north of the Tackley airfield Oxfordham, and the Pilot was killed. Crew: RAAF
416971 Flt Sgt R T Langley, (1st Pilot (Pupil)
Flt Sgt Langley is buried in the Kidlington Burial Ground, UK.
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423577 Warrant Officer AINSWORTH, Keith Walter Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/3/412 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves records
Oxford V 3983 20 (Pilots0 Adv Flying RAF
Summary: On the 7th April 1945, Oxford V 3983 took off from RAF Kidlington, on a nonoperational flight. During take off the aircraft struck the last sodium flare with the tail plane, and it crashed into nearby cement works at 0910 hours. Both the crew were killed. Flying control reported that the aircraft had hit the last sodium flare on take off, and he had advised the pilot on R/T. The Pilot replied that he was aware of the fact, and he was having difficulties, but hoped to land. Before any further contact took place the aircraft crashed. Crew: RAAF RAF
423577 WO K W Ainsworth, (Captain (Instructor Pilot) PO Whiteside, K G (2nd Pilot)
WO Ainsworth is buried in the Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, UK. PO Whiteside is buried in the Lancaster (Skerton) Cemetery, UK.
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402534 Sergeant OPIE, John Murray Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/148/108 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves records
Harvard P 5918 20 Service Flg Trg School SRAF
Summary: On the 26th May 1941, Harvard P5918 crashed at 1030 hours at Banket, and the pilot was killed. Crew: RAAF
402534 Sgt J M Opie, (Pupil Pilot)
Sgt Opie is buried in the Harare (Pioneer) cemetery, Zimbabwe.
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409409 Sergeant HOGAN, Thomas Leo Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705t, 163/123/349 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Harvard P 5868 20 Service Flg Trg School SRAF
Summary: On the 1st October 1942, Harvard P5868 during a solo dive bombing exercise at the Inkomo bombing range, crashed at 0930 hours, when the aircraft failed to recover from a dive. The Pilot was killed. Crew: RAAF
409409 Sgt T L Hogan, (Pupil Pilot)
Sgt Hogan is buried in the Harare (Pioneer) Cemetery, Zimbabwe.
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402696 Sergeant JAGO, Edgar Charles Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/26/47 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Harvard P 5804 20 Service Flg Trg School SRAF
Summary: On the 16th August 1941, Harvard P5804 from No 20 Service Flg Trg School, Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia, was detailed to carry out a solo night flying practice. The aircraft crashed and the pilot was killed A Court of Inquiry into the accident stated : “ it is our opinion that (a) when the aircraft took off the Pilot swung the aircraft violently to the right on opening his throttles, then closed the throttles and partly corrected the swing. He then opened the throttles again when he had an insufficient take off run. (b) after overshooting the drome, the results of the accident were aggravated by the presence of boulders in the scrub just beyond the drome.” The OC of the School in his remarks stated : “A more experienced pilot would have throttled his engine right down and returned for a fresh take off, thus the accident would have been avoided.” Crew: RAAF
402696 Sgt E C Jago (Pilot)
Commonwealth War Graves do not record where Sgt Jago is buried.
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400928 Sergeant MASSON, Allan Thomas Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/142/194 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Harvard N 7187 20 Service Flg Trg Scool SRAF
Summary: On the 4th August 1941, Harvard N7187 took off for Instrument Flying practice at a minimum height of 2,000 feet. The aircraft crashed 16 miles from Bakenkobje Farm near Salisbury, Rhodesia, and the crew of two were killed. In the opinion of an Investigator into the crash : “The aircraft stalled after a steep turn without insufficient height for recovery. It was being flown below the prescribed height of 2,000 .feet. Crew: SAAF RAAF
Sgt G W Ford (Instructor Pilot0 400928 Sgt A T Masson, (Safety Pilot)
Both the crew are buried in the Harare (Pioneer) Cemetery, Zimbabwe.
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409410 Sergeant REID, Neil Wedgwood Source: AWM 237 (65) Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
NAA : A705, 163/156/194 Commonwealth War Graves records Harvard P 5940 20 Service Flg Trg School SRAF
Summary: On the 5th November 1942, Harvard P5940 collided in mid air with another Harvard No P5919 at 1030 hours, and crashed three miles south east of Prince Edward Dam, Rhodesia. Sgt Reid was killed. Crew: RAAF
409410 Sgt N W Reid, (Trainee Pilot)
Sgt Reid is buried in the Harare (Pioneer) Cemetery, Zimbabwe.
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Beaufort DD 907 201 Group RAF
Summary: On the 22nd July 1943, Beaufort DD907 crashesd at 0910 hours at mariat in the middle East. The aircraft crashed on take off. Three of the crew lost their lives. Crew: RAF RAAF RAAF RAF RAF
Sqn Ldr Lewthwaite, G McL Captain (Pilot) Died of Injuries 407045 Flt Sgt L D Francis, (Observer) Killed 407771 Flt Lt Ridgway, K H (Group Gunnery Officer) PAX Died of Injuries Flt Lt Logan K I (A & SD) PAX Injured PO Cooper, (A & SD) PAX Injured
Sqn Ldr Lewthwaite, Flt Sgt Francis and Flt Lt Ridgway are buried in the Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt.
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Beaufort DD 907 201 Group RAF
Summary: On the 22nd July 1943, Beaufort DD907 crashesd at 0910 hours at mariat in the middle East. The aircraft crashed on take off. Three of the crew lost their lives. Crew: RAF RAAF RAAF RAF RAF
Sqn Ldr Lewthwaite, G McL Captain (Pilot) Died of Injuries 407045 Flt Sgt L D Francis, (Observer) Killed 407771 Flt Lt Ridgway, K H (Group Gunnery Officer) PAX Died of Injuries Flt Lt Logan K I (A & SD) PAX Injured PO Cooper, (A & SD) PAX Injured
Sqn Ldr Lewthwaite, Flt Sgt Francis and Flt Lt Ridgway are buried in the Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt.
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432924 Flight Sergeant WIGLEY, Bruce Edward Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/43/831 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford LX 513 21 (P) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 28th August 1944, Oxford LX513 took off on a solo non-operational night flight. The aircraft crashed at Tatenhill, at 0200 hours, 1.5 miles west of the RAF Stafford airfield. The Pilot was killed. On completion of the night flying detail, the pilot asked for and was given permission to rejoin the circuit. Before he landed there was a complete failure of the airfield lighting, and he was asked to remain airborne until an emergency flare path was laid. When coming in to land on the emergency flare path, he decided to go around again. The aircraft was observed to clear the runway at approx 200 feet, and it then dived into the ground. Crew: RAAF
432924 Flt Sgt B E Wigley, (Pupil Pilot)
Flt Sgt Wigley is buried in the Chester (Blacon) Cemetery , UK.
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12694 Warrant Officer HARRISON, Charles Henry Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/17/1126 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Wellington BK 133 21 Gp Trg RAF
Summary: On the 8th April 1945, Wellington BK133 took off at 0025 hours, for night solo circuits and landings and single engine approaches and overshoots. The aircraft crashed at 0055 hours near Great Roolright, Oxfordshire, and all the crew were killed. The aircraft landed after one normal circuit and took off again at 0048 hours. At 0051 hours the pilot called “practice single overshoot”, and about one minute later the aircraft was plotted flying normally at 500/1000 feet, when the engines cut out and almost immediately the aircraft crashed. It was the opinion of the Investigating Officer into the accident that “during single engine flying, the Pilot lost height and noticed he was getting close to higher ground, and jettisoned petrol to gain height. Having done so he sent a normal overshoot signal. The engines then failed through fuel shortage because the pilot had jettisoned petrol and left the jettison valve open. The accident was considered an error of judgement on the part of the pilot. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
437634 Flt Sgt Vickers, Captain (Pilot) 433799 Flt Sgt A G S Brunskill, (Navigator) 438300 Flt Sgt J W Newcombe, (Air Bomber) 12694 WO C H Harrison, (Wireless Operator Air) 436496 Flt Sgt E C Graebner, (Wireless Air Gunner) 435357 Flt Sgt J R Thomas, (Wireless Operator Air)
All the crew are buried in the Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, UK.
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427364 Flight Sergeant VICKERS, John Keith Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/17/1126 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Wellington BK 133 21 Gp Trg RAF
Summary: On the 8th April 1945, Wellington BK133 took off at 0025 hours, for night solo circuits and landings and single engine approaches and overshoots. The aircraft crashed at 0055 hours near Great Roolright, Oxfordshire, and all the crew were killed. The aircraft landed after one normal circuit and took off again at 0048 hours. At 0051 hours the pilot called “practice single overshoot”, and about one minute later the aircraft was plotted flying normally at 500/1000 feet, when the engines cut out and almost immediately the aircraft crashed. It was the opinion of the Investigating Officer into the accident that “during single engine flying, the Pilot lost height and noticed he was getting close to higher ground, and jettisoned petrol to gain height. Having done so he sent a normal overshoot signal. The engines then failed through fuel shortage because the pilot had jettisoned petrol and left the jettison valve open. The accident was considered an error of judgement on the part of the pilot. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
437634 Flt Sgt Vickers, Captain (Pilot) 433799 Flt Sgt A G S Brunskill, (Navigator) 438300 Flt Sgt J W Newcombe, (Air Bomber) 12694 WO C H Harrison, (Wireless Operator Air) 436496 Flt Sgt E C Graebner, (Wireless Air Gunner) 435357 Flt Sgt J R Thomas, (Wireless Operator Air)
All the crew are buried in the Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, UK.
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433799 Flight Sergeant BRUNSKILL, Anthony George Stewart Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/17/1126 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Wellington BK 133 21 Gp Trg RAF
Summary: On the 8th April 1945, Wellington BK133 took off at 0025 hours, for night solo circuits and landings and single engine approaches and overshoots. The aircraft crashed at 0055 hours near Great Roolright, Oxfordshire, and all the crew were killed. The aircraft landed after one normal circuit and took off again at 0048 hours. At 0051 hours the pilot called “practice single overshoot”, and about one minute later the aircraft was plotted flying normally at 500/1000 feet, when the engines cut out and almost immediately the aircraft crashed. It was the opinion of the Investigating Officer into the accident that “during single engine flying, the Pilot lost height and noticed he was getting close to higher ground, and jettisoned petrol to gain height. Having done so he sent a normal overshoot signal. The engines then failed through fuel shortage because the pilot had jettisoned petrol and left the jettison valve open. The accident was considered an error of judgement on the part of the pilot. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
437634 Flt Sgt Vickers, Captain (Pilot) 433799 Flt Sgt A G S Brunskill, (Navigator) 438300 Flt Sgt J W Newcombe, (Air Bomber) 12694 WO C H Harrison, (Wireless Operator Air) 436496 Flt Sgt E C Graebner, (Wireless Air Gunner) 435357 Flt Sgt J R Thomas, (Wireless Operator Air)
All the crew are buried in the Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, UK.
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438300 Flight Sergeant NEWCOMBE, John William Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/17/1126 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Wellington BK 133 21 Gp Trg RAF
Summary: On the 8th April 1945, Wellington BK133 took off at 0025 hours, for night solo circuits and landings and single engine approaches and overshoots. The aircraft crashed at 0055 hours near Great Roolright, Oxfordshire, and all the crew were killed. The aircraft landed after one normal circuit and took off again at 0048 hours. At 0051 hours the pilot called “practice single overshoot”, and about one minute later the aircraft was plotted flying normally at 500/1000 feet, when the engines cut out and almost immediately the aircraft crashed. It was the opinion of the Investigating Officer into the accident that “during single engine flying, the Pilot lost height and noticed he was getting close to higher ground, and jettisoned petrol to gain height. Having done so he sent a normal overshoot signal. The engines then failed through fuel shortage because the pilot had jettisoned petrol and left the jettison valve open. The accident was considered an error of judgement on the part of the pilot. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
437634 Flt Sgt Vickers, Captain (Pilot) 433799 Flt Sgt A G S Brunskill, (Navigator) 438300 Flt Sgt J W Newcombe, (Air Bomber) 12694 WO C H Harrison, (Wireless Operator Air) 436496 Flt Sgt E C Graebner, (Wireless Air Gunner) 435357 Flt Sgt J R Thomas, (Wireless Operator Air)
All the crew are buried in the Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, UK.
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436496 Flight Sergeant GRAEBNER, Everard Charles Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/17/1126 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Wellington BK 133 21 Gp Trg RAF
Summary: On the 8th April 1945, Wellington BK133 took off at 0025 hours, for night solo circuits and landings and single engine approaches and overshoots. The aircraft crashed at 0055 hours near Great Roolright, Oxfordshire, and all the crew were killed. The aircraft landed after one normal circuit and took off again at 0048 hours. At 0051 hours the pilot called “practice single overshoot”, and about one minute later the aircraft was plotted flying normally at 500/1000 feet, when the engines cut out and almost immediately the aircraft crashed. It was the opinion of the Investigating Officer into the accident that “during single engine flying, the Pilot lost height and noticed he was getting close to higher ground, and jettisoned petrol to gain height. Having done so he sent a normal overshoot signal. The engines then failed through fuel shortage because the pilot had jettisoned petrol and left the jettison valve open. The accident was considered an error of judgement on the part of the pilot. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
437634 Flt Sgt Vickers, Captain (Pilot) 433799 Flt Sgt A G S Brunskill, (Navigator) 438300 Flt Sgt J W Newcombe, (Air Bomber) 12694 WO C H Harrison, (Wireless Operator Air) 436496 Flt Sgt E C Graebner, (Wireless Air Gunner) 435357 Flt Sgt J R Thomas, (Wireless Operator Air)
All the crew are buried in the Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, UK.
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435357 Flight Sergeant THOMAS, John Raymond Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/17/1126 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Wellington BK 133 21 Gp Trg RAF
Summary: On the 8th April 1945, Wellington BK133 took off at 0025 hours, for night solo circuits and landings and single engine approaches and overshoots. The aircraft crashed at 0055 hours near Great Roolright, Oxfordshire, and all the crew were killed. The aircraft landed after one normal circuit and took off again at 0048 hours. At 0051 hours the pilot called “practice single overshoot”, and about one minute later the aircraft was plotted flying normally at 500/1000 feet, when the engines cut out and almost immediately the aircraft crashed. It was the opinion of the Investigating Officer into the accident that “during single engine flying, the Pilot lost height and noticed he was getting close to higher ground, and jettisoned petrol to gain height. Having done so he sent a normal overshoot signal. The engines then failed through fuel shortage because the pilot had jettisoned petrol and left the jettison valve open. The accident was considered an error of judgement on the part of the pilot. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
437634 Flt Sgt Vickers, Captain (Pilot) 433799 Flt Sgt A G S Brunskill, (Navigator) 438300 Flt Sgt J W Newcombe, (Air Bomber) 12694 WO C H Harrison, (Wireless Operator Air) 436496 Flt Sgt E C Graebner, (Wireless Air Gunner) 435357 Flt Sgt J R Thomas, (Wireless Operator Air)
All the crew are buried in the Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, UK.
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409073 Sergeant BOWDEN, Robert Paine Source: AWM 237 (65) Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
NAA : A705, 163/93/690 Commonwealth War Graves records Oxford X 7112 21 Service Flg Trg School SRAF
Summary: On the 30th September 1942, Oxford X7112 took off for local formation flying lasting approx 40 minutes. Oxford BM784 struck the port aileron of X7112 and part of the training edge and caused loss of control. Both aircraft crashed at approx 1100 hours near Sawmilols, and both the crews were killed. Crew: X7112 RAF Sgt J R Lewis, (1st Pilot) RAAF 409073 Sgt R P Bowden, (2nd Pilot) Crew: BM784 RAF Sgt S U Roberts, (1st Pilot) RAF Sgt D M Thoms, (2nd Pilot) Sgt Lewis and Sgt Bowden ar buried in the Bulawayo (Athlone) Cemetery, Zimbabwe.
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401519 Sergeant LILLIE, Ian Forbes Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/138/59 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford AR 788 21 Service Flg Trg School SRAF
Summary: On the 28th November 1941, Oxford AR788 when carrying out a solo practice flight, crashed and the Pilot was killed. It was considered that the accident was due to the Pilot’s disregard of specific instructions re the height at which a dummy run before a precautionary landing should be made. He appeared to be carrying out his run well below tree top height, and to have seen the tree which he hit too late for avoiding action to be taken, The starboard wing struck the upper branches. Also it appeared that the flaps were retracted and this was being incorrectly carried out. Crew: RAAF
401519 Sgt I F Lillie, (Pupil Pilot)
Sgt Lillie is buried in the Bulawayo (Athlone) Cemetery, Zimbabwe.
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Wellington HE 790 216 Group RAF
Summary On the 21st July 1943, Wellington HE790 took off form RAF Habbaniya, Iraq, en route to Karachi, Eye witnesses said the take off appeared normal and the aircraft cleared the bund,going well at about 150 feet. The aircraft continued climbing and then it nosed down and crashed at 0325Z hours, one mile from the drome. It was considered that the accident was caused by “loss of flying control by the Pilot, due to either fire in the aircraft or the Pilot fainting.” All the crew were killed. Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAAF RAAF
413863 Sgt F Harrison, (Pilot) Sgt U G Earnshaw, (Navigator) Sgt Hook (Bomb Aimer) 413825 Flt Sgt H P Clancy, (Wireless Air Gunner) 416238 Flt Sgt P J Whittard, (Air Gunner)-216 Group (RAF) 4 Ferry
All the crew are buried in the Habbaniya War Cemetery, Iraq.
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413825 Flight Sergeant CLANCY, Harold Paul Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/17/232 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Wellington HE 790 216 Group RAF
Summary On the 21st July 1943, Wellington HE790 took off form RAF Habbaniya, Iraq, en route to Karachi, Eye witnesses said the take off appeared normal and the aircraft cleared the bund,going well at about 150 feet. The aircraft continued climbing and then it nosed down and crashed at 0325Z hours, one mile from the drome. It was considered that the accident was caused by “loss of flying control by the Pilot, due to either fire in the aircraft or the Pilot fainting.” All the crew were killed. Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAAF RAAF
413863 Sgt F Harrison, (Pilot) Sgt U G Earnshaw, (Navigator) Sgt Hook (Bomb Aimer) 413825 Flt Sgt H P Clancy, (Wireless Air Gunner) 416238 Flt Sgt P J Whittard, (Air Gunner)
All the crew are buried in the Habbaniya War Cemetery, Iraq.
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413863 Sergeant HARRISON, Frank Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/17/232 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Wellington HE 790 216 Group RAF
Summary On the 21st July 1943, Wellington HE790 took off form RAF Habbaniya, Iraq, en route to Karachi, Eye witnesses said the take off appeared normal and the aircraft cleared the bund,going well at about 150 feet. The aircraft continued climbing and then it nosed down and crashed at 0325Z hours, one mile from the drome. It was considered that the accident was caused by “loss of flying control by the Pilot, due to either fire in the aircraft or the Pilot fainting.” All the crew were killed. Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAAF RAAF
413863 Sgt F Harrison, (Pilot) Sgt U G Earnshaw, (Navigator) Sgt Hook (Bomb Aimer) 413825 Flt Sgt H P Clancy, (Wireless Air Gunner) 416238 Flt Sgt P J Whittard, (Air Gunner)
All the crew are buried in the Habbaniya War Cemetery, Iraq.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS 410573 Pilot Officer TAYLOR, Eric Stanley Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/39/339 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Baltimore FW 770 216 Group RAF
Summary: On the 12th August 1944, Baltimore FW770 on a non-operational ferry flight crashed near Malakal, approx 95 miles north of Wau in Anglo Egyptian Sudan, Abyssinia. The aircraft dived steeply into a soft marsh land, disintegrated on impact, burnt, and sank into soft ground. In a statement by Flt Lt Mcdonald he said : “ I was flying one of six Hurricanes in a convoy led by a Baltimore from 216 Group. At approx 8,000 feet, After about half an hours flying out of Malakal, we were faced with a “front”, and the Leader gave the signal Echelon starboard, so that he could turn away from it. The leader started to turn to port, but it was left a little late for at that moment we entered the cloud. The Hurricanes in No 3,5 and 7 positions on the port side were unable to get into echelon starboard because the trailing aerial of the Baltimore cut. So we broke away from the convoy and went back to Malakal. “ Three of the Hurricanes also crashed and their pilots were killed. Crew: RAF RAAF RAF SAAF SAAF
WO R D Smart, Captain (Pilot) 410573 PO Taylor, E S (Navigator Bomb Aimer) Flt Sgt F Marlor, (Wireless Air Gunner) LAC W Dolby, (Air Mechanic) LAC J P Van Ryan, (Air Mechanic)
All the Baltimore crew are buried in the Khartoum War Cemetery, Sudan.
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434758 Flight Sergeant WHITING, Norman Francis Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/43/998 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Tiger Moth T 6246 22 Elementary Flg Trg RAF
Summary: On the 27th November 1944, Tiger Moth T6246was detailed to carry lout a local cross country flight. When over Hilton at a considerable height, the aircraft was seen in an inverted position with pieces hanging fro m the port wing. The aircraft then got into a spin, and an unusual noise was heard as it dived to earth. The two on board were killed. A Court of Inquiry into the accident stated : “ It was unsure whether aerobatics was being performed immediately prior to the accident, therefore it cannot be determined whether the aircraft was intentionally inverted, or whether the accident was due to structural failure or loss of control.” Crew: RAAF RCAF
434758 Flt Sgt N F Whiting, (Pilot) Sgt W R Courage, PAX
Flt Sgt Whiting is buried in the Cambridge City Cemetery, Cambridgeshire, UK. Sgt Courage is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, UK.
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412987 Flight Sergeant, MADSEN, Edgar Albert Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/27/121 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
22 Elementary Flg Trg RAF
Summary: On the 1st July 1943, Flt Sgt Madsen, a Pilot, died of an illness. He is buried in the Cambridge City Cemetery, Cambridgeshire, UK. The Cemetery is known locally as the Newmarket Road Cemetery.
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400960 Leading Aircraftsman BOULTER, Harold George Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/93/263 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Harvard N 7198 22 Service Flg Trg School South Rhodesia Air Force
Summary: On the 16th August 1941, Harvard N7198 took off for instrument flying practice, and crashed at 1200 hours 8 miles east of Gwelo, Rhodesia. All on board were killed. Crew: RAAF RAAF
400960 LAC H G Boulter, (Pupil Pilot) 6771 LAC O M Connors, (Pupil Pilot)
The crew are buried in the Gweru Cemetery, Zimbabwe.
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406843 Leading Aircraftsman GOSDEN, Gordon Russell Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/120/497 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Harvard A 611 22 Service Flg Trg School SRAF
Summary: On the 1st July 1942, Harvard A611 took off from 22 SFTS Thornhill, detailed to carry out formation flying with four other aircraft near Guinea Fowl, Rhodesia. When flying at a height of 3,000 feet, A611 collided with another aircraft N7063 and both aircraft crashed to the ground at 0715 hours, four miles north west of Guinea Fowl. Both pilots were killed. Crew: A611 RAAF 406861 LAC M C Haynes, (Pupil Pilot) Crew : N7063 RAAF 406843 LAC G R Gosden, (Pupil Pilot) Both are buried in the Gweru Cemetery, Zimbabwe.
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406861 Leading Aircraftsman HAYNES, Michael Courthope Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/120/497 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Harvard A 611 22 Service Flg Trg School SRAF
Summary: On the 1st July 1942, Harvard A611 took off from 22 SFTS Thornhill, detailed to carry out formation flying with four other aircraft near Guinea Fowl, Rhodesia. When flying at a height of 3,000 feet, A611 collided with another aircraft N7063 and both aircraft crashed to the ground at 0715 hours, four miles north west of Guinea Fowl. Both pilots were killed. Crew: A611 RAAF 406861 LAC M C Haynes, (Pupil Pilot) Crew : N7063 RAAF 406843 LAC G R Gosden, (Pupil Pilot) Both are buried in the Gweru Cemetery, Zimbabwe.
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416102 Sergeant LOCKYER, James Burdell Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/139/96 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Harvard AJ 669 22 Service Flg Trg School SRAF
Summary: On the 9th January 1942, Harvard AJ660 crashed at 2025 hours and both the crew were killed. Crew: RAAF RAF
416102 Sgt J B Lockyer, (Pilot) FO White, A L (Pilot)
Both the crew are buried in the Gweru Cemetery, Zimbabwe.
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400814 Pilot Officer MILNE, Harold Gregor Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/27/434 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Proctor LZ 647 223 Group RAF
Summary: On the 17th may 1944, Proctor LZ647 took off from RAF Peshawar, India at 1800 hours. After the aircraft became airborne for two minutes the Pilot attempted to bank rather sharply. The aircraft immediately got into a spin and crashed. All on board were killed. Crew: RAAF` RAF RAF
499814 PO Milne, H G (Pilot) Cpl J Bootland, (Fitter (2E) AC1 J MacKinnon, (Fitter Mechanic (A)
All three are buried in the Karachi War Cemetery, Pakistan.
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257620 Flight Lieutenant HAYTER, Harold Edgar Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/17/313 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
227 Group (RAF)
Summary: On the 16th August `1943, Flt LT Hayter of the A & SD Branch, died of polio encephalitis, at Bombay, India. He is buried in the Kirkee War Cemetery, India.
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420209 Sergeant KENDALL, William Gordon Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/22/75 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
23 Service Flg Trg School RCAF
Summary: On the 28th May 1943, Sgt Kendall, a Pilot, died in an aircraft accident near Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. He is buried in the Brandon Cemetery, Manitoba, Canada.
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9239 Sergeant BUNDARA, Noel Lewis John Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/94/222 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
23 Service Flg Trg School SRAF
Summary: On the 29th May 1942, Sgt Bundara was killed in a mid air collision between two aircraft at Heany drome, Rhodesia. Sgt Bundara was killed. Crew: RAAF
9239 Sgt N L J Bundara, (Pilot)
Sgt Bundara is buried in the Bulawayo (Athlone) Cemetery, Zimbabwe.
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401985 Sergeant MANNING, Keith James Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/142/342 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford AR 925 23 Service Flg Trg School SRAF
Summary: On the 15th April 1942, Oxford AR925 took off from Heany drome, Southern Rhodesia, to carry out a solo night cross country flight of 30 minutes duration. The aircraft crashed at approx 2200 hours three miles north east of the Heany drome, and the Pilot was killed. The Aerodrome Control Pilot later stated ; “Permission was given to AR925 to take off. The take off was OK and the aircraft climbed directly ahead to approx 500 feet. At this point it turned left, and did a complete turn of 90 degrees, then it flew straight and level. A short time later there was a cloud of smoke north east of the flare path.” Crew: RAAF
401985 Sgt K J Manning, (Pilot)
Sgt Manning is buried in the Bulawayo (Athlone) Cemetery, Zimbabwe.
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408534 Sergeant STEWART, Charles Jeffrey Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/163/376 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford V 3323 23 Service Flg Trg School, SRAF
Summary: On the 23rd May 1942, Oxford V3323 crashed shortly after midnight, half a mile north of the Heany drome, Rhodesia. The crew of two were killed. The aircraft spun in out of low cloud and crashed. Crew: RAF RAAF
Flt Lt Brennan, F (Instructor Pilot) 408534 Sgt C J Stewart, (Pupil Pilot)
Sgt Stewart is buried in the Bulawyo War Cemetery, Zimbabwe.
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410315 Flying Officer DOERY, James Frank Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/10/96 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Kittyhawk PH 258 239 Wing ME RAF
Summary: On the 15th February 1944, Kittyhawk PH258 during a non-operational day practice flying, crashed at 1200 hours near Giusla airfield, Southern Italy. The Pilot was killed. PH 258 was leading a formation of three aircraft in practice formation. The Section had just taken off and was formed up and making height through 6/10 cloud. Thick cloud was entered about 1,500/2,000 feet and No 3 broke away. No 2 carried on, but was forced to pull away and dive through a small hole, when he realized that the Section Leader was not flying normally. The cloud base here was 200 feet, and No 2 circled and saw fire which he recognized was an aircraft burning. A report into the accident it stated that “the Pilot lost control at too low an altitude to enable a successful pull out to be effected.” Crew: EAAF
410315 FO Doery, J F (Pilot)
FO Doery is buried in the Bari War Cemetery, Italy.
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257481 Flight Lieutenant KISSNER, Cyril Christian Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/22/234 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Canta Z 506 242 Group RAF
Summary: On the 29th April 1944, Canta Z506 carrying medical supplies and code books exploded in mid air and crashed off Fredonia, Italy. The Italian crew of five and one authorised passenger Flt Lt Kissner, (A & SD Branch) were killed. Flt Lt Kissner’s body was recovered from the sea, and he is buried in the Bari War Cemetery, Italy.
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401128 Leading Aircraftsman HIBBS, Donald Verdun Source: AWM 237 (67) NAA : A705, 163/122/52 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Tiger Moth T 5598 26 Elementary Flg School SRAF
Summary: On the 19th May 1941, Tiger Moth T5598 took off from Guinea Fowl m=, Rhodesia,at 1150 hours, detailed to carry out solo powered approaches until 1250 hours. PO Rankin a Flying Instructor later stated : “ The Pupil took off at 1150 hours and I had no further knowledge until I heard a crash which took place approx 10 minutes later, about one mile from the drome in a south east direction. The crash apparently took place whilst the aircraft was still into wind after take off.”. Eye witnesses saw the Tiger Moth in a right hand spin at about 300 feet height. It continued to spin until it reached a height of 30 feet from the ground. It appeared to stop spinning, then after a pause it started to spin to the left. It disappeared behind a haystack and then smoke rose from the spot.. A Court of Inquiry into the accident concluded that the Pilot had lost control of the aircraft. Crew: RAAF
401128 LAC D V Hibbs, (Pupil Pilot)
LAC Hibbs is buried in the Gweru Cemetery, Zimbabwe.
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402509 Leading Aircraftsman KELSALL, Thomas Hastie Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/130/68 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Tiger Moth T 5478 26 Elementary Flg School SRAF
Summary: On the 7th July 1941, Tiger Moth T5478 took off from Guinea Fowl, Rhodesia, and crashed seven miles NNW of Gwello. Both the crew were killed. Crew: SAAF RAAF
A/S/U Sowerby (Pupil Pilot) 402509 LAC T H Kelsall, (Pupil Pilot)
Both are buried in the Gweru Cemetery, Zimbabwe.
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408136 Leading Aircraftsman WRIGHT, Francis Colin Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/18/1979 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Tiger Moth T 5554 26 Flg Trg School SRAF
Summary: On the 27th May 1941, Tiger Moth T5554 was detailed to carry out solo forced landing approaches at Senale forced landing ground., from 11.40 hours for 40 minutes. Tiger Moth T5552 took off for the Senale forced landing ground at 11.25 hours for 35 minutes of solo forced landing practice, and to return by 12 noon. Both aircraft collided with one another and the Pilots in each aircraft were killed. At 1145 am FO Wingate when giving dual instruction noticed some smoke near Senale forced landing ground, and flew over to investigate. He noticed the remains of a burnt out aircraft. On the way back to the drome he saw the wreck of another aircraft 200 yards away from the first aircraft. An Inquiry into the accident stated : “ It appeared that T5552 came into contact with the port upper main plane of T5554, and a collision occurred in mid air, when both aircraft were practising forced landing approaches.” Crew: T5554 RAAF 408136 LAC F C Wright, (Pupil Pilot) Crew : T5552 SAAF Air Sgt T E Serfontein, (Pupil Pilot) Both Pilots are buried in the Gweru Cemetery, Zimbabwe.
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6771 Leading Aircraftsman CONNORS, Oswald Mosley Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/93/263 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Harvard N 7198 22 Service Flg Trg School South Rhodesia Air Force
Summary: On the 16th August 1941, Harvard N7198 took off for instrument flying practice, and crashed at 1200 hours 8 miles east of Gwelo, Rhodesia. All on board were killed. Crew: RAAF RAAF
400960 LAC H G Boulter, (Pupil Pilot) 6771 LAC O M Connors, (Pupil Pilot)
The crew are buried in the Gweru Cemetery, Zimbabwe.
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404694 Flight Sergeant WILLIAMS, Wilfred Herbert John Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/43/953 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
266 Wing RAF
Summary: On the 3rd November 1943, Flt Sgt Williams a Pilot, died of dysentery in the Turasoe POW Camp, Siam. H is buried in the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, Thailand. The town of Kanchanaburi is 129kms north west from Bangkok.
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412589 Leading Aircraftsman GRAYSON, Walter Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705 163/118/308 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Tiger Moth T 6127 27 Elementary Flg Trg School SRAF
Summary: On the 29th March 1942, Tiger Moth T6127 was engaged in formation flying practice. When it crashed one mile north of Thabas, Induna, Rhodesia. The pilot was slightly injured and LAC Grayson was killed. were killed. An inquiry into the accident stated : “ The cause for the accident was obscure, between the time when FO Morcom completed the break away from the formation until just before the moment of impact. The opinion of the court was that the primary cause was lack of control of the aircraft due to FO Morcom becoming semi conscious through ‘blacking out” or becoming attacked with a “fit of fainting” for which no proof could be obtained.” Crew: RAF RAAF
FO Morcom, (1st Pilot) 412589 LAC W Grayson, (Pupil Pilot)
LAC Grayson is buried in the Bulawayo (Athlon) Cemetery, Zimbabwe.
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432469 Flight Sergant BANFIELD, Kenneth John Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/5/630 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford HM 667 3 (P) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 24th July 1944, Oxford HM667 during a non-operational day flying instruction, struck an electric cable pylon at 1300 hours, and crashed 3 to 4 miles along the Powick/Malvern main road. All on board were killed. Crew: RAF RAAF RAF
Flt Sgt K J Luscombe, (1st Pilot) 432469 Flt Sgt K J Banfield, (2nd Pilot) AC2 A G Clark, (U/T Flight Engineer) PAX
Flt Sgt Luscombe is buried in the Heston (St Leonard) Churchyard, UK Flt Sgt Banfield is buried in the Bath (Haycombe) cemetery, Somerset, UK. AC2 Clark is buried in the Hayes & Harlington (Cherry Lane) Cemetery, UK. AC2 Clark was 17 years of age when he died.
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418053 Sergeant BROWN, Robert Nodin Plessay Source: AWM 237 (65) NAAZ : A705, 166/6/216 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford IL 218 3 (P) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 2nd August 1943, Oxford IL218 was detailed to carry out a solo overshoot at night. The aircraft had touched down between two flare paths, and then opened up, climbed to approx 500 feet, and the aircraft stalled and dived, crashing just after midnight at Quarry Farm, Wrington, Somerset. The Pilot was killed. It was considered possible that a single engine failure had occurred but there was not sufficient evidence to confirm this. It was also considered that the Pilot had been unable to maintain the aircraft in a controlled glide and that probably difficult weather conditions contributed. Crew: RAAf
418053 Sgt R N P Brown, (Pilot)
Sgt Brown is buried in the Bristol (Greenbank) Cemetery, UK
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437389 Flight Sergeant BROWN, Ronald Jack Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/6/713 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford DF 516 3 (P) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 21st September 1944, Oxford DF516 took off from RAF Bibury, Gloucestershire, at 0955 hours and at approx 1015 hours the aircraft was seen flying at just over tree tops in a low flying area. After some minutes the aircraft flew into pine trees and crashed , with the crew of two killed. The accident was considered due to disobedience of orders is flying below 250 feet. Crew: RCAF RAAF
FO Newman, R J (1st Piloot0 437389 Flt Sgt R J Brown, (2nd Pilot)
FO Newman is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, UK. Flt Sgt Brown is buried in the Bath (Haycombe) Cemetery, Somerset, UK
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430505 Flight Sergeant MONTGOMERY, Howard Bryant Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/28/591 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford DF 332 3 (P) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 29th April 1945, Oxford DF32 took off at 1035 at South Cerney to fly to Honeybourne, detailed to do steep turns and instrument flying en route. About 11am when on track to Honeybourne, the aircraft flew into low cloud and a severe local hailstorm. At this stage the aircraft began to descend, with visibility30 yards, and it struck hill about 700 feet high, in flying attitude and a very shallow angle. The aircraft crashed at Guiting Wood near New Bard farm, Gloucestershire, and the crew were killed. It was considered that the aircraft could have been forced down by icing conditions. Crew: RAF RAAF RCAF
Flt Sgt T Gould, (Instructor Pilot) 430505 Flt Sgt H B Montgomery, (Pupil Pilot) FO Aubrey, G A DFC (Navigator) (PAX)
Flt Sgt Gould is buried in the Sunderland (Bishopwearmouth) Cemetery, UK. Flt Sg Montgomery is buried in the Bath (Haycombe) Cemetery, Somerset, UK. FO Aubrey is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, UK.
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419613 Sergeant MACKAY, Donald John Breener Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/26/299 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford V 3592 3 (Pilot) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 26th November 1943, Oxford V3592 took off from RAF Bibury, at 1020 hours, detailed to carry out dual instruction in circuits and landings and overshoots. At about 1100 hours, the aircraft was noticed approaching the airfield at Bibury with its starboard engine stopped, and in a position to make a glide approach. The aircraft was sinking in the glide and was obviously very near stall. At about 300 feet, the port engine was opened up, and almost immediately the starboard wing stalled, the aircraft went into a vertical dive and hit the ground. Both Pilots were killed. An Inquiry into the accident found that : “The accident was an error of judgement by the Pilot in allowing the speed of the aircraft to be reduced almost to stalling during the approach.” Crew: RAF RAAF
PO Cunningham, J (Instructor Pilot) 419613 Sgt D J B Mackay, (Pupil Pilot)
PO Cunningham is buried in the Liverpool(Allerton) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Mackay is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, UK.
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419773 Flight Sergeant FLYNN, Ignatius Joseph Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/13/265 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford AB 719 3 (Pilot) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 14th July 1944, Oxford AB719 took off on a solo day non-operational training flight of single engine flying, take offs and circuits and landings. The aircraft crashed at Upper Hill Farm, Somerford, Keynes, Kent and the Pilot was killed. Eye witnesses said that the aircraft spun in from 300 feet, hit a tree, and crashed at 1330 hours. The Pilot was killed. Crew: RAAF
419773 Flt Sgt I J Flynn, (Pilot)
Flt Sgt Flynn is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, UK.
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416670 Sergent HARVEY, John Neil Source: AWM 237 (650 NAA : A705, 163/120/584 Commonwealth War Graves records
Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford W 6610 3 (Pilot) Advanced Flg RAF
Summary: On the 22nd September 1942, Oxford W6610 while on a night flying circuit at the Flying unit detachment at Lulsgate Bottom, crashed following a dive from a considerable height. The crew of two were killed. Crew: RAF RAAF
PO Casely, N L (1st Pilot & Instructor) 416670 Sgt J N Harvey, (Pupil Pilot)
PO Casely is buried in the Kingsteignton (St Michael) Churchyard, UK. Sgt Harvey is buried in the Bristol (Greenbank) Cemetery, UK.
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415750 Flight Sergeant ALLISON, Wilfred Ernest Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/3/117 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford LW 751 3 (Pilots) Advanced flying RAF
Summary: On the 27th September 1943, Oxford LW751 took off detailed to carry out solo night circuits and landings practice lasting 1 hour 20 minutes. On its 3rd take ,off that night, theaircraft gained about 50 feet over the flare path then appeared to gain little or no more height, but passed close to a water tower, The aircraft then swung 30 degrees and lost height rapidly striking a tree with the port wing tip, The aircraft then hit the ground and disintegrated and the Pilot was killed. An Inquiry into the accident found that it was due to “mishandling of controls after take off due to the Pilots comparative inexperience.” Crew: RAAF
415750 Flt Sgt W E Allison, (Pilot)
Flt Sgt Allison is buried in the Bath (Haycombe) Cemetery, UK.
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1605 Flying Officer RETALLACK, George Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/35/626 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford LX 410 3 (Pilots) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 1st August 1945, Oxford LX410 was being ferried to the parent unit for major repairs, and crashed at 1200 hours at Braydon Pond, Wiltshire. All on board were killed. The aircraft circled Braydon Pond, then went round again and struck a telegraph pole crashing into a farm house. The Pilot was engaging in unauthorised low flying. Crew: RAAF RAF
1605 FO Retallack, G (Pilot) Cpl G H FAdams, (PAX)
Both are buried in the Bath (Haycombe) Cemetery, Englishcombe, Somerset, UK.
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411619 Sergeant SMITH, Sydney Francis Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/162/481 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford AP 401 3 (Pilots) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 13th October 1942, Oxford AP401 took off from RAF Bibury, Gloucestershire, at 2120 hours, detailed to carry out a solo night cross country fligh, including night circuit and landings. . The aircraft crashed at 2155 hours in flames when carrying out an overshoot and the pilot was killed. The accident was considered to be caused by failure of the Pilot to maintain equilibrium of instruments. Crew: RAAF
411619 Sgt S F Smith (1st Pilot)
Sgt Smith is buried in the Cirencester Cemetery, Gloucestershire,UK.
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411639 Leading Aircreaftsman PIKE, Frederick George Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/151/72 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
3 (RCAF) Flg Trg School
Summary: On the 22nd February 1942, an aircraft from No 3 RCAF Flg Trg School, took off at 1500 hours detailed to carry out a target situation at Lake McGregor, Alberta, Canada. The aircraft was in the process of letting down from 6,000 feet, when it dived straight into the ground from a considerable altitude. The aircraft crashed at 1615 hours 3.5 miles east of Calgary Municipal Airport, Canada, and the three pilots on board were killed. The accident was apparently caused by the occupants losing consciousness owing to the presence of carbon monoxide inside the cabin,, and as a result the Pilots slumped dorward on the control column causing the aircraft to dive. Crew: RCAF RAAF RAAF
Sgt Pitt (Instructor Pilot) 411639 LAC F G Pike, (Pupil Pilot) 14236 LAC O J Nichols, (Pupil Pilot) PAX
Sgt Pitt is buried in the London (Mount Pleasant) Cemetery, Canada. LAC’s Pike and Nichols are buried in the Calgary (Burnsland) Cemetery, Canada.
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401558 Flying Officer WHITE, Wesley John Source: AWM 237 (65) Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
NAA : A705, 166/43/698 Commonwealth War Graves records Dakota FD 886 3 ADV (M EAST) RAF
Summary: On the morning of the 3rd June 1944, Dakota FD886 took off at 0643Z on a routine transport flight from Biakra to Oujda. It crashed into the side of a mountaintop at 0645Z, and 16 persons including the crew of four were killed. The mountaintop was covered by drifting cloud at the time and the aircraft was climbing steeply when it crashed. Five minutes before its own signalled ETA the Pilot took advantage of a hole in the cloud over which he had been flying for some considerable time, to get below the cloud. Upon breaking cloud the aircraft was seen to circle in a valley apparently lost with the Pilot undecided. Unaccountably the aircraft was seen to turn to port and climb into cloud away from a road and valley, which was clear, with visibility 4 to 5 miles below cloud. Almost immediately the accident occurred. . An Inquiry into the accident found that “the accident was a gross error of judgement by the pilot in flying blind unnecessarily when uncertain of his position, and for the Navigator’s poor navigation who did not use all means at his disposal.” Crew: SAAF RAF RAF RAF RAAF
Lt Kilse, D O (Pilot) FO Thompson, H J (Pilot) WO T A Hindmarsh, (Navigator Bomb Aimer) WO P H T Whittard, (Wireless Air Gunner) 401558 FO White, W J (Pilot) PAX.
All the crew and PO White are buried in the Le Petit Lac Cemetery, Algeria.
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432142 Sergeant LEWIS, John Hedgley Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/24/226 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Anson N 9855 3 Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 8th November 1943, Anson N9855 took off from RAF Halfpenny Green, near Stourbridge, Worcester, detailed to carry out a non-operational night navigation exercise. It crashed at 2030 hours when it hit a mountain near Lzandwreg, North Wales, and the crew were killed The aircraft received W/T go at 1941 hours and the last QDM showed the aircraft was on track. It as considered that the Pilot when off course did not keep to the minimum safety height, probably being over confident as visibility was clear for map reading. The summit of the hill was 3426 feet above sea level and the aircraft was at 3,400 feet at the time of the crash. Crew: RCAF RAAF RAF RAF RAF
Sgt E A Hoagg, Captain (Pilot) 432142 Sgt J H Lewis, (Navigator) Sgt WGavin, (Air Bomber) Sgt L J Hill, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt J D Roberts,
Sgt’s Hoagg and Lewis are buried in the Chester (Blacon) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Gavin is buried in the Dalziel (Airbles) Cemetery, Motherwell, UK. Sgt Hill is buried in the City of London Cemetery & Crematorium, Manor Park, UK.
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400685 Flying Officer ADDISON, Alexander Gordon Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/3/153 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Wellington DF 703 3 Aircraft Delivery RAF
Summary: On the 4th December 1943, Wellington DF703 crashed at 1600 hours near Tunis, Tunisia, when being ferried from 162 MU Blida to 205 Group. It was believed the accident occurred due to failure of the aircraft brakes. PO Addison died of his injuries, and the others on board were not injured. . Crew: RAAF RAAF RAF
400685 FO Addison, A G (Pilot) 441121 WO M N Scope, (Pilot) 2 GI H S Wiltshire, (Wireless Air gunner) Lt Ramsay, (AGD Branch) PAX
PO Addison is buried in the Medjez War Cemetery, Tunisia.
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436325 Pilot Officer HARLER, Horace William Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/12/137 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 180, Volume 8 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Lancaster R 5674 A5 – K 3 Lancaster Finishing School RAF
Summary: On the 18th December 1944, Lancaster R5674 took off from RAF Feltwell at 1851 hours for a night cross country Bullseye flight. Another aircraft set out on the same exercise at 1855 hours. Nothing further was heard, but at 2150 hours two aircraft were seen flying close together south of the airfield at Feltwell. Both aircraft had their navigation lights on and collided while coming in to land. Both machines crashed into soft ground at Rockwold cum Wilton, 10 miles WNW from Thetford, Norfolk. The crew of R5674 were all killed. Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAF RAAF RAF RAF
436325 PO Harler, H W Captain (Pilot) Sgt P A Gledhill, (Flight Engineer) Flt Sgt D W Harris, (Navigator) FO Parsons, D E (Air Bombe) 19883 Flt Sgt P A Ewins, (Wireless Operator Air) Sgt C F Farley, (Mid Upper Gunner) Sgt J Foster, (Rear Gunner)
PO Harler and Flt Sgt Ewins are buried in the Cambridge City Cemetery, Cambridgeshire, UK. Sgt Gledhill is buried in the Elland Cemetery, UK. Flt Sgt Harris is buried in the Olton Franciscan Cemetery, Solthill, UK. FO Parsons is buried in the Manchester Southern Cemetery, UK. Sgt Farley is buried in the Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK. Sgt Foster is buried in the Sunderland (Southwick) Cemetery, UK.
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420470 Flying Officer HOWARD, Charles William Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/18/441 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Bolingbroke 10055 3 Bombing & Gunnery School RCAF
Summary: On the 19th August 1944, Bolingbroke 10055 crashed and exploded in a stubble field at 1520 hours, half a mile south east of the main drome near MacDonald, Canada, while engaged in a camera gun exercise. FO Howard (a Pilot), and four RCAF personnel were killed in the crash. FO Howard is buried in the Winnipeg (Elmwood) Cemetery, Manitoba, Canada.
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416549 Flying Officer CRAIG, William Gordon DFC Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/8/954 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Wellington LN 585 3 Flying Instructors School RAF
Summary: On the 8th January 1945, Wellington LN585 on a non-operational day training flight, crashed at1600 hours at RAF Station Finningley, Yorkshire, when the aircraft stalled at approx 200 feet height, when attempting a demonstration of a single engine approach. Three of the crew were killed and Sgt Lofthouse was injured. Crew: RAF RAAF RAF RAF
Flt Lt Clark, (1st Pilot) 416549 F O Craig, W G DFC (Pupil Pilot) Sgt C Lofthouse, (Pupil Pilot) Flt Sgt D P Griggs, (Wireless Operator Air)
Citation : The citation awarded to the then Flt Lt Craig of 431 Sqn RCAF is as follows : “ Flt Lt Craig has completed numerous operational sorties over enemy territory, attacking such distant and well defended targets as Berlin, Frankfurt and Essen, In April during an attack on Essen, by his coolness and presence of mind, he successfully evaded persistent attacks by enemy night fighters and despite opposition, he pressed on with great gallantry to bomb the target. This officer’s tenacity, endurance and fine fighting spirit have been of a very high order throughout his tour of duty.” London Gazette 13/10/1944, Page 4694)
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19883 Flight Sergeant EWINS, Percy Alfred Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/12/137 Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chorley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 180, Volume 8 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Lancaster R 5674 A5 – K 3 Lancaster Finishing School RAF
Summary: On the 18th December 1944, Lancaster R5674 took off from RAF Feltwell at 1851 hours for a night cross country Bullseye flight. Another aircraft set out on the same exercise at 1855 hours. Nothing further was heard, but at 2150 hours two aircraft were seen flying close together south of the airfield at Feltwell. Both aircraft had their navigation lights on and collided while coming in to land. Both machines crashed into soft ground at Rockwold cum Wilton, 10 miles WNW from Thetford, Norfolk. The crew of R5674 were all killed. Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAF RAAF RAF RAF
436325 PO Harler, H W Captain (Pilot) Sgt P A Gledhill, (Flight Engineer) Flt Sgt D W Harris, (Navigator) FO Parsons, D E (Air Bombe) 19883 Flt Sgt P A Ewins, (Wireless Operator Air) Sgt C F Farley, (Mid Upper Gunner) Sgt J Foster, (Rear Gunner)
PO Harler and Flt Sgt Ewins are buried in the Cambridge City Cemetery, Cambridgeshire, UK. Sgt Gledhill is buried in the Elland Cemetery, UK. Flt Sgt Harris is buried in the Olton Franciscan Cemetery, Solthill, UK. FO Parsons is buried in the Manchester Southern Cemetery, UK. Sgt Farley is buried in the Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK. Sgt Foster is buried in the Sunderland (Southwick) Cemetery, UK.
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407731 Sergeant SHEPPARD, William Tyndall Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/162 293 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Botha 6211 3 Radio School RAF
Summary: On the 24th February 1942, Botha 6211 crashed at Turnberry, Ayrshire, Scotland, as a result of engine failure on the starboard side due to loss of oil. An attempt was made to land with one engine at a speed in excess of normal gliding speed. As a consequence the aircraft overshot and attempted to go round again. The aircraft stalled and crashed into the ground. The Pilot was killed and three of the crew were injured. Crew: RAAF RAF RAF RAF
407731 Sgt W T Sheppard, (Pilot) Sgt T H Mayho, (Instructor) Sgt C Balmain, (Pupil) Sgt E Brown, (Pupil)
Sgt Sheppard is buried in the Monkton and Prestwick Cemetery, UK.
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421779 Flight Sergeant WHITEHURST, Douglas Arthur Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/43/673 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Harvard 718 3 Refresher Flying RAF
Summary: On the 16th May 1944, Harvard 718 was authorised to carry out instrument flying at 3,000 feet above sea level. The aircraft took off at 1035 hours, and as it had not returned by 1200 hours, overdue action was taken. Eye witnesses stated that the aircraft was flying very low and hit a tree, struck a bank and turned over It crashed near Poona, India, and both the crew were killed. Crew: RAAF RAF
421779 Flt Sgt D A Whitehurst, (Pilot) Sgt P A Wilde, (Pilot)
Both the crew are buried in the Kirkee War cemetery, India.
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6068 Leading Aircraftsman ROWELL, Stanley Norman Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/36/223 Commonwealth War Graves Records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
3 Service Flg Trg RCAF
Summary: On the 21st March 1994, and aircraft flown by LAC Rowell, collided with another aircraft during formation flying practice. After breaking formation, the aircraft collided in the circuit area. LAC Rowell was killed in the accident. Crew: RAAF
6068 LAC S N Rowell, (Pupil Pilot)
LAC Rowell is buried in the Calgary (Burnsland) Cemetery, Canada.
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403408 Sergeant HUNTER, Archibald William James Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/124/99 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford L 9643 3 Service Flg Trg School RAF
Summary: On the 10th December 1941, Oxford L9643, on a solo non operational flight, crashed at 1600 hours at Haley Wood, Cirencester, Gloucestershire. The Pilot was killed. The Pilot was carrying out deliberate unauthorised low flying, and the aircraft hit a tree. Crew: RAAF
403408 Sgt A W J Hunter, (Pilot)
Sgt Hunter is buried in the Cirencester Cemetery, Gloucestershire, UK.
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412158 Leading Aircraftsman LOTON, Leslie Tate Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/139/113 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
3 Service Flg Trg School RCAF
Summary: On the 3rd March 1942, LAC Loton a Trainee Pilot, was a passenger in an aircraft engaged in instrument flying. The aircraft crashed in a vertical dive at approx 1530 hours, ten miles north of Cochrane, Alberta, Canada, and LAC Loton was killed. LAC Loton is buried in the Calgary (Burnsland) Cemetery, Canada.
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14236 Leading Aircraftsman NICHOLS, Oliver James Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/151/72 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
3 (RCAF) Flg Trg School
Summary: On the 22nd February 1942, an aircraft from No 3 RCAF Flg Trg School, took off at 1500 hours detailed to carry out a target situation at Lake McGregor, Alberta, Canada. The aircraft was in the process of letting down from 6,000 feet, when it dived straight into the ground from a considerable altitude. The aircraft crashed at 1615 hours 3.5 miles east of Calgary Municipal Airport, Canada, and the three pilots on board were killed. The accident was apparently caused by the occupants losing consciousness owing to the presence of carbon monoxide inside the cabin,, and as a result the Pilots slumped dorward on the control column causing the aircraft to dive. Crew: RCAF RAAF RAAF
Sgt Pitt (Instructor Pilot) 411639 LAC F G Pike, (Pupil Pilot) 14236 LAC O J Nichols, (Pupil Pilot) PAX
Sgt Pitt is buried in the London (Mount Pleasant) Cemetery, Canada. LAC’s Pike and Nichols are buried in the Calgary (Burnsland) Cemetery, Canada.
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433945 Leading Aircraftsman NORRIS, Sidney Robert Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/30/62 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Crane 8195 3 Service Flg Trg School RCAF
Summary: On the 21st June 1944, Crane 8195 took off on a solo night circuit at approx 0130 hours. It crashed at approx 0200 on a farm some four miles north west of the Calgary drome, Canada. The Pilot was killed. Crew: RAAF
433945 LAC S R Norris, (Pupil Pilot)
LAC Norris is buried in the Calgary (Burnsland0 Cemetery, Canada.
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434705 Leading Aircraftsman ROBINSON, John Allan Source: AWM 237 (650 NAA : A705,166/36/453 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
3 Service Flg Trg School RCAF
Summary: On the 15 March 1945 LAC Robinson (a Trainee Pilot),was admitted to No 3 RAAF Hospital, Bonegilla, suffering form Pulmonary and Laryngeal Tubercolosis. He had been repatriated from Canada to be admitted to hospital on arrival in Australia. He died at 0500 hours on the 24th June 1945, and is buried in the Albury War Cemetery New South Wales.
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420664 Flight Sergeant HARDIMAN, James Valentine Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/17/278 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Crane 8127 3 Service Flg Trg School RCAF
Summary: On the 28th August 1943, Crane 8127 when carrying out bombing exercise No 6, was involved in a mid air collision and crashed at 1135 hours, two miles north east of Calgary drome, ,Alberta, Canada. The Pilot was killed and the student Pilot was slightly injured. Crew: RAAF RAAF
420664 Flt Sgt J V Hardiman, (Pilot) 428036 LAC J L Ayton (Student Pilot)
Flt Sgt Hardiman is buried in the Calgary (Burnsland) cemetery, Canada.
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401591 Leading Aircraftsman ROBERTS, Alexander James Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/158/147 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
3 Wireless School (RCAF)
Summary: On the 7th July 1941, at about 0300 hours, LAC Roberts died as a result of a motor accident at Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada. LAC Roberts (an Air gunner) was driving a rented automobile and had four passengers RAAF 401591 LAC A J Roberts, (Air Gunner) Killed RAAF 403842 LAC J E Sides, (Injured) RCAF Cpl J A P Fortner (Died of Injuries) RAAF 404913 LAC M L Glenton-Wright, (Injured0 Mr Kirkpatrick a Civilian of Winnipeg, (Killed) The car was crossing a bridge, jumped the rail, and landed upside down on an embankment. LAC Roberts is buried in the Winnipeg (Brookvale) Cemetery, Canada. Cpl Fortner is buried in the Toronto (Mount Pleasant) Cemetery, Canada.
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417451 Flight Sergeant BOWERING, Frank Edgar Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/6/426 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax BB 377 301 Ferry Trg RAF
Summary: Halifax BB 377 took off in the dark on 26 January 1944, from Lyneham-Mac in transit to Hampshire. The aircraft burst a tyre on take off and it crashed into the sea. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAF
20772 Flt Sgt Wood, G M (Pilot) 417451 Flt Sgt Bowering, F E (Navigator Bomb Aimer) 37524 Flt Sgt Davis, A R (Navigator) 415578 Flt Sgt Graham, K M F (Wireless Operator Air Gunner) 427148 Flt Sgt Rich, W W (Air Gunner) Sgt E H Oliver
The six crew lost their lives, but only 5 bodies were recovered. Flt Sgt Wood. Flt Sgt Bowering, Flt Sgt Graham and Flt Sgt Rich are buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Surrey, UK. The fifth body recovered was believed to be either Flt Sgt Davis or Sgt Oliver (RAF), and this unidentified body was also buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery and the grave marked as an unknown member. Both Flt Sgt Davis and Sgt Oliver are recorded as having no known grave. Their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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20772 Flight Sergeant WOOD, Geoffrey Markwell Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/6/426 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax BB 377 301 Ferry Trg RAF
Summary: Halifax BB 377 took off in the dark on 26 January 1944, from Lyneham-Mac in transit to Hampshire. The aircraft burst a tyre on take off and it crashed into the sea. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAF
20772 Flt Sgt Wood, G M (Pilot) 417451 Flt Sgt Bowering, F E (Navigator Bomb Aimer) 37524 Flt Sgt Davis, A R (Navigator) 415578 Flt Sgt Graham, K M F (Wireless Operator Air Gunner) 427148 Flt Sgt Rich, W W (Air Gunner) Sgt E H Oliver
The six crew lost their lives, but only 5 bodies were recovered. Flt Sgt Wood. Flt Sgt Bowering, Flt Sgt Graham and Flt Sgt Rich are buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Surrey, UK. The fifth body recovered was believed to be either Flt Sgt Davis or Sgt Oliver (RAF), and this unidentified body was also buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery and the grave marked as an unknown member. Both Flt Sgt Davis and Sgt Oliver are recorded as having no known grave. Their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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415578 Flight Sergeant GRAHAM, Kevin Malcolm Ford Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/6/426 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax BB 377 301 Ferry Trg RAF
Summary: Halifax BB 377 took off in the dark on 26 January 1944, from Lyneham-Mac in transit to Hampshire. The aircraft burst a tyre on take off and it crashed into the sea. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAF
20772 Flt Sgt Wood, G M (Pilot) 417451 Flt Sgt Bowering, F E (Navigator Bomb Aimer) 37524 Flt Sgt Davis, A R (Navigator) 415578 Flt Sgt Graham, K M F (Wireless Operator Air Gunner) 427148 Flt Sgt Rich, W W (Air Gunner) Sgt E H Oliver
The six crew lost their lives, but only 5 bodies were recovered. Flt Sgt Wood. Flt Sgt Bowering, Flt Sgt Graham and Flt Sgt Rich are buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Surrey, UK. The fifth body recovered was believed to be either Flt Sgt Davis or Sgt Oliver (RAF), and this unidentified body was also buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery and the grave marked as an unknown member. Both Flt Sgt Davis and Sgt Oliver are recorded as having no known grave. Their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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427148 Flight Sergeant RICH, Warwick William Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/6/426 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax BB 377 301 Ferry Trg RAF
Summary: Halifax BB 377 took off in the dark on 26 January 1944, from Lyneham-Mac in transit to Hampshire. The aircraft burst a tyre on take off and it crashed into the sea. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAF
20772 Flt Sgt Wood, G M (Pilot) 417451 Flt Sgt Bowering, F E (Navigator Bomb Aimer) 37524 Flt Sgt Davis, A R (Navigator) 415578 Flt Sgt Graham, K M F (Wireless Operator Air Gunner) 427148 Flt Sgt Rich, W W (Air Gunner) Sgt E H Oliver
The six crew lost their lives, but only 5 bodies were recovered. Flt Sgt Wood. Flt Sgt Bowering, Flt Sgt Graham and Flt Sgt Rich are buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Surrey, UK. The fifth body recovered was believed to be either Flt Sgt Davis or Sgt Oliver (RAF), and this unidentified body was also buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery and the grave marked as an unknown member. Both Flt Sgt Davis and Sgt Oliver are recorded as having no known grave. Their names are commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS 413377 Flight Sergeant HABERECHT, Leonard Burtham Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/17/311 Commonwealth War Graves records Mosquito Aircraft Type: HX 805 Serial number: Radio call sign: 301 Flg Trg RAF Unit: Summary: On the 9th September 1943, Mosquito HX805 crashed at Swindon, Wiltshire, and the Pilot was killed. Crew: RAAF 4133776 Flt Sgt L B Haberecht, (Pilot) RAF Staff Wireless Air Gunner Flt Sgt Haberecht is buried in the Bath (Haycombe) Cemetery, UK. In a later statement the Staff WAG said : “I was detailed to carry out a wireless test on Mosquito HX805. At approx 1017 hours on 9th Sept 1943, I entered the aircraft with the pilot Flt Sgt Haberecht, who started the engines up and without warming them up, taxied to the end of the runway, and took straight off at approx 1030. We climbed to 5,000 feet and dived downward over the WAAF site at Compton Bassett, clearing the site by about 150 feet. We then climbed to 8,000 feet and dived once more over the site clearing it by about 2/300 feet. We then climbed to 20,000 feet, and cruised around while I tested the wireless. At about 1055, the Pilot decided to return to base, and I then reeled in my trailing aerial. The Pilot then instructed me to secure my safety harness as he was going to loop the aircraft. We commenced a shallow dive, IAS 160mph. At 15,000 feet I was secured, and the Pilot put the aircraft in a 10 degree dive which we maintained for 20 seconds., and the Pilot commenced easing the stick back gently, when the starboard wing shuddered violently. The Pilot released his safety harness and jettisoned the door. The aircraft commenced a flat spin and shuddered. The aircraft then went into a vertical spin. The Pilot picked up my chute pack and pushed it against my chest while I attempted to clip it on. He told me to hurry. At about 2,000 feet having secured one side of my pack the Pilot pushed me out of the door backwards.“ An Inquiry into the accident concluded : “The aircraft spun in from 15,000 feet out of control and breaking up during descent to burst into flames on impact. The Pilot was on duty at the time and in no way to blame for the crash. He deserves commendation for remaining with the aircraft to help his wireless operator to get out of the aircraft at the cost of his own life.”
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416437 Flight Sergeant LETCHER, Robert John Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705 166/24/374 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Wellington LN 667 303 Aircraft Flt Delivery Royal Air Force FTV
Summary: On the 22nd January 1944, Wellington LN667 took off from 3 OADU Hurn, at 0113 hours on a non-operational night flight, and crashed at 0325 hours near Shadwick House, Somerset. All the crew were killed. The aircraft was one of 17 aircraft despatched to North Africa. At 0245 hours an irregular SOS signal was picked up through Plympton, but no fix could be obtained. There were no plots on this aircraft, and at 1310 hours the aircraft was heard by Haverfordwest but no fix was obtained. At 0320 hours the aircraft suddenly appeared over Weston Zoyland calling Darky and saying it must land ay once. This airfield had no Drem lighting in operation, and required notice to light a flare path. This was got under way immediately, but at 0325 before the flare could be lit, the aircraft crashed five miles from the airfield. Crew: RAF RAAF RAF RAF
FO Fearns, R D Captain (Pilot) 416437 Flt Sgt R J Letcher, (Navigator Bomb Aimer) Sgt E G Simpson, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt A McCourt, (Air Gunner)
FO Fearns and Flt Sgt Letcher are buried in the Bath (Haycombe) Cemetery, UK. Sgt McCourt is buried in the Dipton (St Patrick’s) Roman Catholic Cemetery, UK.
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417273 Flight Sergeant WEST, John Glover Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/43/513 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Wellington JA 393 303 Flight Trg Royal Air Force 1 Ferry Crew Pool
Summary: On he 30th January 1944, Wellington JA393 on a non-operational day ferry flight, crashed at 1700 hours at RAF Talbenny, Pembrokeshire, The aircraft was in distress with engine trouble, and on landing, it collided with a building and burst into flames. The aircraft was returning from Llandow where it had dropped five aircrew who were to ferry back five new machines. At 1659 hours a WTB was sent out .The Pilot then attempted to land but did not lower down until about off the airfield, and it hit a building. Three of the crew were killed and Sgt Barnes was injures. Crew: RAF RAAF RAF RAF
Flt Sgt D Kemp, Captain (Pilot) 417273 Flt Sgt J G West, (Navigator BombAimer) Sgt N Curry, (Wireless Operator Air) Sgt Barnes (Wireless Operator Air)
Flt Sgt Kemp is buried in the Cardiff (Cathays) Cemetery, UK. Flt Sgt West is buried in the Bath (Haycombe) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Curry is buried in the Newcastle-Upon-Tyne (St John’s Westgate and Elswick) Cemetery UK.
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405765 Sergeant NORMAN, John Henry Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/30/6 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Beaufort DK 124 306 Flg Trg RAF
Summary: On the 1st April 1943, Beaufort DK124 took off on a day navigation training exercise, and crashed at 1009 hours, at Redstone Cross, near Narbeth, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Three of the crew were killed and Sgt Rudd was injured. The aircraft took off with all tanks full. Sgt Rudd the sole survivor later stated : “ At approx 800 feet after completing a circuit, the starboard engine gradually failed. The Pilot recalled me from the nose compartment to sit beside him. The pilot was unable to maintain height and warned the crew he was going to force land. The aircraft hit the ground at high speed with the right wing low and crashed.” An inquiry into the accident found that : “the starboard engine failed because of petrol starvation. The engine failure was due to the Pilot turning on a wrong tank setting.” Crew: RAF RAF RNZAF RAAF
Sgt S Colclough, Captain (Pilot) Sgt H Rudd, (Navigator Bomb Aimer) Sgt V J Ackroyd, (Wireless Air Gunner) 405765 Sgt J H Norman, (Wireless Air Gunner)
Sgt Colclough is buried in the Stoke-on-Trent (Hartshill) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Ackroyd is buried in the Robeston Wathen Churchyard, UK. Sgt Nowman is buried in the Wallasey (Rake Lane) Cemetery, UK.
393
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407855 Flying Officer HENDER, Edward Keith Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/17/692 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Mosquito HP 882 308 Maintenance Unit 21 Ferry Control RAF
Summary: On the 31st July 1944, Mosquito HP882 was flying in convoy with another Mosquito on a transfer flight from 21 Ferry Control to Maintenance Unit.They commenced to ascend and entered cloud between 100 and 200 feet above ground level. It was considered possible that HP882 entered the slipstream of the other Mosquito, and the pilot lost control and was unable to recover before it hit the ground. Hp882 crashed near the Juna Villagwe , Jasai, Jodhpur State, India, and the two on board were killed. Crew: RAAF RAF
407855 FO Hender, E K (Pilot) Sgt J E Brewer, (Navigator)
Both are buried in the Delhi War Cemetery, India
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406142 Flight Dergeant ELLERS, Frederick Leonard Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/59/67 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Blenheim V 5528 308 Maintenance Unit RAF
Summary: On the 13th July 1942, Blenheim V5528 crashed at Manauri, India, when the aircraft hit the ground in a vertical dive and burnt on impact. An Inquiry into the accident found that “the elevator and rudder control cables although intact and correctly locked, were loose.” All on board were killed. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAF
407756 FO Trenberth, J Captain (Pilot) 406142 Flt Sgt F L Ellers, (Air Gunner) Flt Sgt B Walmsley, PAX
All on board are buried in the Delhi War Cemetery, India.
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407756 Flying Officer TRENBERTH, Jack Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/59/67 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Blenheim V 5528 308 Maintenance Unit RAF
Summary: On the 13th July 1942, Blenheim V5528 crashed at Manauri, India, when the aircraft hit the ground in a vertical dive and burnt on impact. An Inquiry into the accident found that “the elevator and rudder control cables although intact and correctly locked, were loose.” All on board were killed. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAF
407756 FO Trenberth, J Captain (Pilot) 406142 Flt Sgt F L Ellers, (Air Gunner) Flt Sgt B Walmsley, PAX
All on board are buried in the Delhi War Cemetery, India.
396
RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
412188 Sergeant RICHARDS, Ronald Eldred Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/157/176 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Hudson FH 317 31 CTV Ferry Command RCAF
Summary: On the 22nd July 1942, Hudson FH317 took off from Montreal airport, Dorval, at 1123 hours, on a training flight. The aircraft crashed at 1133 hours five miles west of the airport and all on board were killed. Crew: RAF RCAF RAAF RAAF RCAF
Flt Lt Rhodes, J K Captain (Pilot) Sgt B J Burdon-Murphy, (Observer under instruction) 411724 Sgt J L Anderson, (Observer under Instruction) 412188 Sgt R E Richards, (Observer under instruction) PO McInnes, F G (Wireless Air Gunner under instruction)
Flt Lt Rhodes, Sgt Anderson and Sgt Richards are buried in the Montreal (Mount Royal) Cemetery, Canada. Sgt Burdon-Murphy is buried in the Vancouver (Mountain View) Cemetery, Canada.
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410852 Flight Sergeant ROSS, Neil Colin Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/36/100 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Wellington
311 Flying Trg RAF
Summary: On the 18th December 1943, a Wellington aircraft took off from RAF Moreton-in-Marsh, at 1147 hours, on a cross- country flight and fuel consumption test. The weather forecast was amended one hour later and a diversion message was sent instructing the aircraft to land at High Ercall. At 0208 hours the aircraft was seen diving vertically to the ground at Atcham airfield, Shropshire. Eye witnesses saw the aircraft come out of cloud in a dive. All the crew were killed. Crew: RAAF RAF RAAF RAF RAF
410852 Flt Sgt N C Ross, Captain (Pilot) Sgt S R Phillips, (Navigator) 419344 Flt Sgt E J W Semmens, (Air Bomber) Sgt J R Halliday, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt D H Wright, (Air Gunner)
Flt Sgt’s Ross and Semmens are buried in the Chester (Blacon) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Halliday is buried in the Norton (St Nicholas) Churchyard, UK. Sgt Wright is buried in the Stockton-on-the-Forest (Holy Trinity) Churchyard, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
419344 Flight Sergeant SEMMENS, Ernest Jack William Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/36/100 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Wellington
311 Flying Trg RAF
Summary: On the 18th December 1943, a Wellington aircraft took off from RAF Moreton-in-Marsh, at 1147 hours, on a cross- country flight and fuel consumption test. The weather forecast was amended one hour later and a diversion message was sent instructing the aircraft to land at High Ercall. At 0208 hours the aircraft was seen diving vertically to the ground at Atcham airfield, Shropshire. Eye witnesses saw the aircraft come out of cloud in a dive. All the crew were killed. . Crew: RAAF RAF RAAF RAF RAF
410852 Flt Sgt N C Ross, Captain (Pilot) Sgt S R Phillips, (Navigator) 419344 Flt Sgt E J W Semmens, (Air Bomber) Sgt J R Halliday, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt D H Wright, (Air Gunner)
Flt Sgt’s Ross and Semmens are buried in the Chester (Blacon) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Halliday is buried in the Norton (St Nicholas) Churchyard, UK. Sgt Wright is buried in the Stockton-on-the-Forest (Holy Trinity) Churchyard, UK.
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420343 Pilot Officer HUNT, Allan William John Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA: A705, 166/27/65 166/18/52 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
32 Operational Trg RCAF
Summary: Whilst flying over the sea in a night flying test on 14 March 1943, an aircraft of No 32 Operational Training Unit, RCAF Patricia Bay, flown by PO A.W.J. Hunt (RAAF), was seen to crash into the sea in Saanich Inlet, Vancouver Island, Canada. All the crew were killed instantly on impact. Crew: RAAF 420343 PO Hunt, A W J (Pilot) RAAF 414416 PO Manttan, R G (Navigator) The other two crew were members of the RCAF. The remains of PO Hunt (RAAF) were later recovered and interred in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Saskatoon, Sascatchewan, Canada, with no trace of PO Manttan being found. He has no known grave and his name is commemorated on the Ottawa Memorial, Canada.
400
RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL Canadian AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
427869 Leading Aircraftsman CLARKE, Maxwell John Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/7/282 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
36 Service Flg Trg RCAF
Summary: On the 2nd January 1944, an aircraft from the No 36 Flying Training centre at Penhold, Alberta, Canada, crashed at 1215 hours during a cross-country flight. The aircraft hit high tension wires during bad visibility, seven miles from Red Deer. The Pilot who had completed his training, was killed in the crash. Crew: RAF RAAF
FO Lay, R E (Instructor Pilot) 427869 LAC M J Clarke, (Pupil Pilot)
Both the crew are buried in the Red Deer Cemetery, Alberta Canada.
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434589 Leading Aircraftsman GiLPIN, Richard Ronald Robinson Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/15/113 Commonwealth war Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
36 Service Flg Trg RCAF
Summary: On the 16th September 1943, an aircraft from Penhold, Alberta, when solo flying, was seen to go into a spin from which is failed to recover. The aircraft crashed five miles west of Innisfail, Alberta Canada. The trainee Pilot was killed. Crew: RAAF
434589 LAC R R R Gilpin, (Pupil Pilot)
LAC Gilpin is buried in the Red Deer Cemetery, Alberta, Canada.
402
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401422 Pilot Officer DAVIES, Norman Arthur Source: AWM237 65) NAA : A705, 163/27/171 Commonwealth Ware Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Glider
38 Wing RAF
Summary: On the 20th November 1942, a Glider from 38 Wing RAF crashed at Helleland, near Egersund in the Stavenger area of Norway. The glider carried two RAAF members and 15 British Army personnel. Three were killed in the crash including probably the two RAAF crew members. The other 14 were shot by a German firing party in Egersund Camp. Two gliders set out for Norway on the night of 19/20th November 1942, in an attempt to destroy a heavy water plant of vital importance in German atom bomb experiments. The glider was towed across the North Sea by a Halifax aircraft without incidence, but visibility was bad and the weather deteriorated until they were flying blind in thick cloud. At the estimated time of arrival over the target area, ice formed on the towrope and snapped it. The Intercom was also severed. That was the last seen of the glider. The Halifax returned to base on thee engines. Crew: RAAF RAAF
401422 PO Davies, N A (Pilot) 401601 PO Fraser, H J (Pilot)
Both the crew are buried in the Stavanger (Eiganes) Churchyard, Norway.
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401601 Pilot Officer FRASER, Herbert John Source: AWM237 65) NAA : A705, 163/27/171 Commonwealth Ware Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Glider
38 Wing RAF
Summary: On the 20th November 1942, a Glider from 38 Wing RAF crashed at Helleland, near Egersund in the Stavenger area of Norway. The glider carried two RAAF members and 15 British Army personnel. Three were killed in the crash including probably the two RAAF crew members. The other 14 were shot by a German firing party in Egersund Camp. Two gliders set out for Norway on the night of 19/20th November 1942, in an attempt to destroy a heavy water plant of vital importance in German atom bomb experiments. The glider was towed across the North Sea by a Halifax aircraft without incidence, but visibility was bad and the weather deteriorated until they were flying blind in thick cloud. At the estimated time of arrival over the target area, ice formed on the towrope and snapped it. The Intercom was also severed. That was the last seen of the glider. The Halifax returned to base on thee engines. Crew: RAAF RAAF
401422 PO Davies, N A (Pilot) 401601 PO Fraser, H J (Pilot)
Both the crew are buried in the Stavanger (Eiganes) Churchyard, Norway.
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406517 Pilot Officer CECIL, Mervyn Leslie DFC Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/1/581 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Proctor LZ 753 3rd Tactical Air Force RAF
Summary: On the 30th July 1944, Proctor LZ753 was detailed to fly Col P A Tucker, Royal Engineer to Jumbhir and return the same day. The aircraft took off at Chittagong at 0847 hours to go via Argatala to avoid rough country on the direct rout. At approx 1500 hours the sane day, a report was received that the aircraft had crashed at Silchar in Bengal, India, and both on board were killed. The aircraft had struck telephone wires when circling a pontoon bridge. Crew: RAAF ARMY
406517 PO Cecil, M L DFC (Pilot) Col P A Tucker, ((Royal Engineers) PAX
The two on board are buried in the Gauhati War Cemetery, India. Citation : The Citation fro the DFC awarded to the then WO Cecil of No 3 Sqn RAF, is as follows :” WO Cecil, flew numerous sorties in ambulance aircraft between isolated positions and rear areas. Despite the limited capacity of his aircraft, he transported a large proportion of the total casualties operating for nine hours per day in open cockpit over dense cloud and always liable to encounter enemy fighters or ground fire. On numerous occasions, he took off and landed without incident from short landing strips, once flying fitters and spare parts to strip 310 yards long, in order to rescue a fellow pilot and aircraft. This latter mission was accomplished under enemy fire and both aircraft took off only half an hour before the enemy occupied the landing ground. WO Cecil displayed a high degree of courage and devotion to duty in all operations.” (London Gazette 21/11/1944, Page 5341)
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432683 Sergeant NORTHMORE, Darius Bede Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/30/66 Commonwealth War Graves Records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Anson MG 356 4 (O) Advanced Flying School RAF
Summary: On the 21st July 1944, Anson MG356 with a crew of five crashed into Lamacham Hill, Kirkcubrightshire, Scotland, about eight miles north east of Newton Stewart, The aircraft was on a night navigation exercise, when it struck the hill top at approx 2,250 feet at about 0450 hours. All on board were killed. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAF RAAF RAF
410957 Flt Sgt R J Crotty, (Pilot) 432683 Sgt D B Northmore, (U/T Navigator) Sgt B E W Becker, (Pupil Air Bomber) 407993 WO P Smith, (Staff Wireless Operator Air) Sgt H P Cresswell, (Wireless Air Gunner)
Four of the crew are buried in the Stoneykirk Cemetery, Wigtown, Scotland. Commonwealth war Graves do not record where Sgt Cresswell is buried.
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407876 Pilot Officer RADCLIFFE, Harry Martin Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/35/281 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Anson LV 290 4 (O) AFU Sqn RAF
Summary: On thew 2nd June 1944, Anson LV290 was detailed to fly on a night navigation flight. Flt Sgt Jacobs a staff Pilot ,in Anson LV290, was marshalled by torches from the dispersal point to the taxying lane. It was then indicated that he proceed to the taxying post. While taxying between the taxying lights at normal taxying speed, WO Radcliffe’s figure appeared in front of the aircraft moving in the same direction as the aircraft. Jacobs shouted and at the same time swung the aircraft to the right. WO Radcliffe also moved to the right and was hit by the port propeller resulting in the port engine stopping. The aircraft at the time had its navigation lights on and the downward identifying light. PO Radcliffe, a staff Wireless Operator, was detailed to fly on a night navigation flight in Anson 9176. He had returned to the briefing room to collect his flying helmet and was walking back to his dispersal aircraft along the taxying track, when he was struck on the head by the port propeller of LV290, taxying in the same direction in which he was walking. PO Radcliffe was killed in the accident and he is buried in the Stoney Park Cemetery, Wigtownshire, Scotland.
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407993 Warrant Officer SMITH, Peter Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/30/66 Commonwealth War Graves Records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Anson MG 356 4 (O) Advanced Flying School RAF
Summary: On the 21st July 1944, Anson MG356 with a crew of five crashed into Lamacham Hill, Kirkcubrightshire, Scotland, about eight miles north east of Newton Stewart, The aircraft was on a night navigation exercise, when it struck the hill top at approx 2,250 feet at about 0450 hours. All on board were killed. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAF RAAF RAF
410957 Flt Sgt R J Crotty, (Pilot) 432683 Sgt D B Northmore, (U/T Navigator) Sgt B E W Becker, (Pupil Air Bomber) 407993 WO P Smith, (Staff Wireless Operator Air) Sgt H P Cresswell, (Wireless Air Gunner)
Four of the crew are buried in the Stoneykirk Cemetery, Wigtown, Scotland. Commonwealth war Graves do not record where Sgt Cresswell is buried.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
410957 Flight Sergeant CROTTY, Raymond John Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/30/66 Commonwealth War Graves Records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Anson MG 356 4 (O) Advanced Flying School RAF
Summary: On the 21st July 1944, Anson MG356 with a crew of five crashed into Lamacham Hill, Kirkcubrightshire, Scotland, about eight miles north east of Newton Stewart, The aircraft was on a night navigation exercise, when it struck the hill top at approx 2,250 feet at about 0450 hours. All on board were killed. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAF RAAF RAF
410957 Flt Sgt R J Crotty, (Pilot) 432683 Sgt D B Northmore, (U/T Navigator) Sgt B E W Becker, (Pupil Air Bomber) 407993 WO P Smith, (Staff Wireless Operator Air) Sgt H P Cresswell, (Wireless Air Gunner)
Four of the crew are buried in the Stoneykirk Cemetery, Wigtown, Scotland. Commonwealth war Graves do not record where Sgt Cresswell is buried.
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411570 Sergeant WOOD, Rupert Richard Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/179/205 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
4 (RCAF) Air Observers School
Summary: On the 6th September 1942, Sgt Wood died of his injuries in a car crash between an automobile driven by him and a truck which crashed head on. The collision occurred between Chatham, Ontario and Tilbury, Ontario, Canada, at night on the 4th September. Sgt Wood was a Wireless Operator Instructor following his graduation as a Wireless Air Gunner. He was on 48 hours leave and the car contained 2 civilians and 2 other Air force personnel who were stationed at St Thomas Ontario. One civilian was killed and the other badly injured. Both the airmen survived the crash. Sgt Wood is buried in the London (Mount Pleasant) Cemetery, Ontario, Canada.
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416210 Flight Sergeant ECKERSLEY, Cecil Gordon Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/105/143 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Anson N 5026 4 Air Observers School RAF
Summary: On the 30the December 1943, Anson N5026 took off from West Freugh at 1953 hours, on a non-operational night navigation exercise. It hit a cliff at 2100 hours, and crashed 1.5 miles from Port Soderick, Isle of Man.UK. All on board were killed. An Inquiry into the accident found that the primary cause of the accident was “ the shearing of one of the propeller Boss belts, which caused spasmodic and intense vibration, and loss of engine revs as it came into contact with the nuts of the front cover. It was though that the Pilot decided to make an immediate forced landing, preferably on water near the coast, but that he overshot aiming north while flying in bad visibility, and faced with cliffs ahead, he opened up to try and clear them, but crashed head on into them.” Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAF
416210 Flt Sgt C G Eckersley, Captain (Pilot) 428533 Sgt H Peters, (Navigator) 429362 Sgt G R Tippett, (Bomb Aimer) 425073 Sgt H C Thompson, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt L J Henley, (Staff Wireless Operator)
The four RAAF members are buried in the Andreas (St Andrew) Churchyard, UK.
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429362 Sergeant TIPPETT, Geoffrey Robert Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/105/143 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Anson N 5026 4 Air Observers School RAF
Summary: On the 30the December 1943, Anson N5026 took off from West Freugh at 1953 hours, on a non-operational night navigation exercise. It hit a cliff at 2100 hours, and crashed 1.5 miles from Port Soderick, Isle of Man.UK. All on board were killed. An Inquiry into the accident found that the primary cause of the accident was “ the shearing of one of the propeller Boss belts, which caused spasmodic and intense vibration, and loss of engine revs as it came into contact with the nuts of the front cover. It was though that the Pilot decided to make an immediate forced landing, preferably on water near the coast, but that he overshot aiming north while flying in bad visibility, and faced with cliffs ahead, he opened up to try and clear them, but crashed head on into them.” Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAF
416210 Flt Sgt C G Eckersley, Captain (Pilot) 428533 Sgt H Peters, (Navigator) 429362 Sgt G R Tippett, (Bomb Aimer) 425073 Sgt H C Thompson, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt L J Henley, (Staff Wireless Operator)
The four RAAF members are buried in the Andreas (St Andrew) Churchyard, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
425073 Sergeant THOMPSON, Henley St George Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/105/143 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Anson N 5026 4 Air Observers School RAF
Summary: On the 30the December 1943, Anson N5026 took off from West Freugh at 1953 hours, on a non-operational night navigation exercise. It hit a cliff at 2100 hours, and crashed 1.5 miles from Port Soderick, Isle of Man.UK. All on board were killed. An Inquiry into the accident found that the primary cause of the accident was “ the shearing of one of the propeller Boss belts, which caused spasmodic and intense vibration, and loss of engine revs as it came into contact with the nuts of the front cover. It was though that the Pilot decided to make an immediate forced landing, preferably on water near the coast, but that he overshot aiming north while flying in bad visibility, and faced with cliffs ahead, he opened up to try and clear them, but crashed head on into them.” Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAF
416210 Flt Sgt C G Eckersley, Captain (Pilot) 428533 Sgt H Peters, (Navigator) 429362 Sgt G R Tippett, (Bomb Aimer) 425073 Sgt H C Thompson, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt L J Henley, (Staff Wireless Operator)
The four RAAF members are buried in the Andreas (St Andrew) Churchyard, UK.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
428533 Sergeant PETERS, Harold Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/105/143 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Anson N 5026 4 Air Observers School RAF
Summary: On the 30the December 1943, Anson N5026 took off from West Freugh at 1953 hours, on a non-operational night navigation exercise. It hit a cliff at 2100 hours, and crashed 1.5 miles from Port Soderick, Isle of Man.UK. All on board were killed. An Inquiry into the accident found that the primary cause of the accident was “ the shearing of one of the propeller Boss belts, which caused spasmodic and intense vibration, and loss of engine revs as it came into contact with the nuts of the front cover. It was though that the Pilot decided to make an immediate forced landing, preferably on water near the coast, but that he overshot aiming north while flying in bad visibility, and faced with cliffs ahead, he opened up to try and clear them, but crashed head on into them.” Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF RAF
416210 Flt Sgt C G Eckersley, Captain (Pilot) 428533 Sgt H Peters, (Navigator) 429362 Sgt G R Tippett, (Bomb Aimer) 425073 Sgt H C Thompson, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt L J Henley, (Staff Wireless Operator)
The four RAAF members are buried in the Andreas (St Andrew) Churchyard, UK.
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412221 Flight Sergeant WARDROBE, Robert Bruce Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/43/262 Commonwealth war Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Kittyhawk FL 268 4 Aircraft Delivery RAF
Summary: On the 20th July 1943, Kittyhawk FL268 crashed at 1325 hours at Aziza in the Middle East. The aircraft stalled as it was coming ion to land, and the pilot was killed. Crew: RAAF
412221 Flt Sgt R B Wardrobe, (Pilot)
Flt Sgt Wardrobe is buried in the Tripoli War Cemetery, Libya, Middle East.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
82586 Lesading Aircraftsman NEVILLE, William Thomas Francis Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/29/194 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Bolingbroke
4 Bomb Aiming Gunnery School RCAF
Summary: On the 20th January 1945, a Bolingbroke from No 4 Bomb Aiming Gunnery School RCAF, crashed near Inwood, Ontario, in a mid air collision, while engaged in a gunnery exercise. The crew of three were killed. Crew: RCAF RAAF RAAF
(Pilot) 82586 LAC W T F Neville, (Trainee Wireless Air Gunner) 441609 LAC L C J Watt, (Trainee Wireless Air Gunner)
The two RAAF members are buried in the St Thomas (South Park) Cemetery, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada.
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429023 Leading Aircraftsman TURNER, Sidney Cleveland Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/40/227 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Anson 6711 4 Bombing & Gunnery School RCAF
Summary: On the 1st August 1944, Anson 6711 carrying out a non-operational bomibg training exercise, crashed at 1455 hours noth east of the Southwold Station, and the crew were killed Crew RAAF
429023 LAC S C Turner, (Air Bomber Pupil) Plus 3 RCAF personnel.
LAC Turner is buried in the St Thomas (Southpark) Cemetery, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada.
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Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/29/194 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Bolingbroke
4 Bomb Aiming Gunnery School RCAF
Summary: On the 20th January 1945, a Bolingbroke from No 4 Bomb Aiming Gunnery School RCAF, crashed near Inwood, Ontario, in a mid air collision, while engaged in a gunnery exercise. The crew of three were killed. Crew: RCAF RAAF RAAF
(Pilot) 82586 LAC W T F Neville, (Trainee Wireless Air Gunner) 441609 LAC L C J Watt, (Trainee Wireless Air Gunner)
The two RAAF members are buried in the St Thomas (South Park) Cemetery, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada.
418
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403825 Sergeant TAYLOR, Roy Meldrum Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/39/2 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Spitfire BR 423 4 Photo Reconnaissance RAF
Summary: On the 31st December 1942, Spitfire BT423carrying out a solo operational day photo recce, crashed at 1200 hours approx on the mountain side of the El Main drome near Medjana, Algeria. The Pilot was killed. The aircraft was on its way back from the high level photo recce of the Gaba area. From Arab sources it appeared the aircraft had broken cloud in the valleys, circled and then climbed steeply into cloud to avoid the mountain side. Shortly after it crashed into ground about 3,000 feet high. Crew: RAAF
403825 Sgt R M Taylor, (Pilot)
Sgt Taylor is buried in the La Reunion War Cemetery, Algeria.
419
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433003 Sergeant KIDNEY, Walter Charles Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/22/533 Commonwealth war Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
4 School of Technical Trg RAF
Summary: On the 24th June 1945, Sgt Kidney, a Pilot, met his death as the result of a blow or blows received during fights, which he himself started, and in which he participated outside No 3 Sergeants Mess at RAF Station Athan Glamorganshire, UK. A Coroners Inquest found that : “ It appeared that Kidney and other airmen had consumed a fair amount of liquor during the evening, and that Kidney started the fight, using the remark made by the New Zealand member as a pretext.” Sgt Kidney is buried in the Llantwit Major Cemetery, Glamorganshire, UK.
420
RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
404358 Leading Aircraftsman RANDELL, Allen Mitchell Source: AWM237 (65) NAA : A705, 163.155/33 Commonwealth War Graves record Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Anson 6235 4 Service Flg Trg School RCAF
Summary: On the 8th April 1941, Anson 6235 crashed at 1106 hours at Cxudworth, Saskatoon, Canada, and the crew were killed. The cause of the crash was due to contour chasing or engine failure necessitating a forced landing. Crew: RAAF RAAF
404358 LAC A M Randell, (Pupil Pilot) 402420 LAC D Tweedie, (Pupil Pilot)
Both are buried in the Saskatoon Woodlawn Cemetery, Canada.
421
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400489 Leading Aircraftsman ROWE, Herbert John Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/158/124 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Crane 7715 4 Sevice Flg Trg School RCAF
Summary: On the 15th May 1941, Crane 7715 on a solo night practice flight, crashed two miles north west of Vanscoy, Saskatoon Canada. The Pilot was killed. Crew: RAAF
400489 LAC H J Rowe, (Pupil Pilot)
LAC Rowe is buried in the Saskatoon (Woodlawn) Cemetery, Canada.
422
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402420 Leading Aircraftsman TWEEDIE, Donald Source: AWM237 (65) NAA : A705, 163.155/33 Commonwealth War Graves record Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Anson 6235 4 Service Flg Trg School RCAF
Summary: On the 8th April 1941, Anson 6235 crashed at 1106 hours at Cxudworth, Saskatoon, Canada, and the crew were killed. The cause of the crash was due to contour chasing or engine failure necessitating a forced landing. Crew: RAAF RAAF
404358 LAC A M Randell, (Pupil Pilot) 402420 LAC D Tweedie, (Pupil Pilot)
Both are buried in the Saskatoon Woodlawn Cemetery, Canada.
423
RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
401472 Leading Aircraftsman TIGHE, Thomas Edward Dennis Source: AWM237 (65) NAA : A9301 Barcode 5534179 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
41 Air School South Africa SAAF
Summary: On the 1st February 1942, LAC Tighe, an Observer, was killed in an aircraft accident in South Africa. He is buried in the East London (East Bank) Cemetery, South Africa.
424
RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
405831 Flight Lieutenant CLARSON, Kenneth David Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : a705, 166/7/727 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Boston BZ 549 45 Group (Canada) RAF
Summary: On the 7th November 1944, Boston BZ549 on a non-operational flight on the North Atlantic delivery from Canada to UK, crashed at RAF Reykjavik, Iceland. The aircraft approached too fast and did not touch down until well down the runway. The Pilot was warned to touch down as near to the beginning of the runway as possible, but failed to carry out this instruction. Flt Lt Clarson was killed and FO Maitland injured in the crash. Crew: RCAF RAAF
FO Maitland, P R (Pilot) 405831 Flt Lt Clarson, K D (Radio Navigator)
Flt Lt Clarson is buried in the Reykjavik (Fossvogur) Cemetery, Iceland.
425
RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
412229 Sergeant CARTER, Geoffrey John Hamilton Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/7/76 Commonwealth war Graves record Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Baltimore FA 314 45 Transport Group RAF
Summary: On the 12th April 1943, Baltimore FA314 took off from Nassau at 1224GMT hours en route to Trinidad. The ETA was 1925 hours. At 1340 hours communication was established with the aircraft. After that nothing was heard until information was received that the aircraft had crashed at 2100 hours near Georgetown. St Vincent Island, British West Indies. Crew: RAF RAAF
Captain L D Faulkner, (Pilot) (Civilian employed by 45 (AT) Group) Sgt D W Perry, (Navigator) 412229 Sgt G J H Carter, (Radio Operator)
Captain Faulkner and Sgt Carter are buried in the Georgetown Cemetery, St Vincent. Sgt Perry is buried in the Kingstown Cemetery, St Vincent.
426
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425470 Flight Sergeant WALSH, Clement James Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/43/406 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Anson N 4934 5 (P) Advance Flg Trg RAF
Summary: On the 7th November 1943, Flt Sgt Rothwell rook off in Anson N4934, from Tern Hill at 1350 hours, detailed to carry out a ground controlled interception exercise. He carried as passengers Flt Sgt Walsh and Flt Lt McDonald, both for navigation experience, of whom Walsh was flying voluntarily. Also on board was Cpl W E M Manners, a passenger flying voluntarily. PO Cross an Instructor and Flt Sgt Carter (Pupil Pilot) took off from the same airfield at 1325 hours in Master EM281 to practice ordinary circuits and landings. The visibility was good, with some haze near the ground, and a strong sun with a light wind. The Anson took off normally and turned 90 degrees and was still in a climbing turn to port when the collision occurred at approx 1405 hours. The Master aircraft caught the port wing of the Anson, and both aircraft crashed and both crews were killed. Crew: N4934 RAF Flt Sgt J Rothwell, (Instructor Pilot) RAAF 425470 Flt Sgt C J Walsh, ((Pupil Pilot) RCAF Flt Lt McDonald, B F PAX RAF Cpl L A Manners, PAX (W E Mech) Crew ; EM281 RAF PO Cross (Instructor Pilot) RAF Flt Sgt Carter, (Pupil Pilot) Flt Sgt Rothwell and Flt Sgt Walsh are buried in the Chester (Blacon) Cemetery, UK Cpl Manners is buried in the Stand (All Saints) Churchyard, UK. Commonwealth War graves do not record the place where Flt Lt McDonald is buried.
427
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426429 Fl;ight Sergeant COVILL, Cyril John Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/8/375 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Master AZ 651 5 (P) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 30th January 1944, Master AZ651 on a solo training flight, was intending to make a forced landing in a field, but turning violently to avoid high tension wires, the aircraft stalled and crashed to the ground. The aircraft crashed at 1400 hours at Ridley Bank farm, Cheshire, and the Pilot died of his injuries. Crew: RAAF
426429 Flt Sgt C J Covill, (Pilot)
Flt Sgt Covill is buried in the Chester (Blacon) Cemetery, UK.
428
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416577 Flying Officer HOOPER, William Max Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/18/41 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Master DL 685 5 (P) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 26th February 1943, Master DL685 took off from RAF Tern Hill on a solo nonoperational night training flight, and crashed at 2050 hours near Woodworth farm Bumbury. After take off, the aircraft flew some 4/500 yards without reaching a height of more than 25 feet, and it touched the top of low trees and crashed. The pilot was killed. Crew: RAAF
416577 FO Hooper, W M (Pupil Pilot)
FO Hooper is buried in the Stoke-Upon-Trent (St Peter) Church Cemetery, Shropshire, UK.
429
RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
419723 Flight Sergeant COFFEY, Robert Francis Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A9301 Barcode 5529399 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
5 (Pilot) Advanced Flg, RAF
Summary: On the 4th August 1944, Flt Sgt Coffey, a Pilot, was killed in an accident. He is buried in the Chester (Blacon) Cemetery, UK.
430
RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
421608 Sergeant MUDIE, James William Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/28/124 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Master W 9073 5 (Pilot) Advanced Flg RAF
Summary: On the 11th August 1943, Master W 9073 on a navigation exercise, collided with Wellington HE390 and both aircraft crashed HE390 flown by Flt lt Metcalfe, a screened instructor Piloit, and Sgt Cockrane, a Pupil Pilot, plus 3 others, was carrying out practice circuits and landings.. At approx the downward end leg of the 2nd circuit the aircraft passed through a patch of low cloud., with a base of about 800 feet. Very shortly after H390 emerged from the cloud, a Miles Master appeared from cloud flying in the opposite direction. The aircraft collided starboard wing to starboard wing, and both aircraft crashed at 0740 hours, and all on board were killed. W9073 crashed in the Vicarage Farm, Field Ranton, Staffordshire. Crew: W9073 RAF Flt Sgt C A Simmons, (Pilot) RAAF 421608 Sgt J W Mudie, (Pilot) Flt Sgt Simmons is buried in the Whittington Church Cemetery, UK. Sgt Mudie is buried in the Chester (Blacon) Cemetery, UK.
431
RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
425174 Flight Sergeant LINDEN, Frederick John Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/24/199 Commonwealth war Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Master AZ 799 5 Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 8th October 1943, Master AZ799 took off from RAF Tern Hill airfield at 1340 hours, to practice formation flying. The nine aircraft in the formation had an Instructor as 1st Pilot, and each was carrying a 2nd Pilot under training. The formation had been flying 50 minutes, and the aircraft had formed up in echelon port. Both No 7 and No 8 aircraft in the formation collided and No 8 aircraft crashed. Crew: RAF RAAF
Sgt Jones, (Instructor 1st Pilot) 425174 Flt Sgt F J Linden, (2nd Pilot U/T)
Flt Sgt Linden is buried in the Chester (Blacon) Cemetery, UK.
432
RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
414275 Warrant Officer TAYLOR, Andrew Edward Source: \AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/39/226 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Master AZ 611 5 Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 30th January 1944, Master AZ611 was detaiked to carry out a non operational day flight. Thje aircraft crashed at 1435 hours near Condover airfield, about five miles south of Shrewsbury. And the crew of two were killed. Eye witnesses stated that the aircraft was at a height of about 100 feet, when the engine fell from the aircraft. It was later established that the tubular steel strip carrying the engine mounting ring proper fractured. Crew: RAAF RAF
414275 WO A E Taylor, (Pilot) Sgt L Scharning, (Pupil Pilot (Norwegian)
WO Taylor is buried in the Chester (Blacon) Cemetery, UK.
433
RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
414545 Leadng Aircrftsman EVEFRIST,Geoffrey Ian Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/126/104 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Anson 6215 5 Air Observers School RCAF
Summary: On the 1st July 1942, Anson 6215 took off at Stevenson airport, Winnipeg, at 2230 hours, on a routine night navigation exercise. There were 13 other aircraft on the same exercise. The weather was unlimited with a ceiling of 12,000 feet or higher and visibility of 15 miles. R/T communication was maintained with Anson 6215 throughout the flight, but after 2310 hours nothing was heard. All the other aircraft returned, and reported turbulent air and rain was encountered. A search for the overdue aircraft was mounted at daybreak and on the 3rd July the wreck was located. It had crashed seven miles north east of Marchand, Manitoba, and all on board had lost their lives. Crew: RCAF
Sgt C Williams (Pilot) A L Compton (Civilian)
RAAF
414569 LAC V E Jarvis, (Trainee Navigator)
RAAF
414545 LAC G I Everist, (Trainee Navigator)
The two RAAF members are buried in the Winnipeg Assumption Gardens, Canada.
434
RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
414569 Leading Aircraftsman JARVIS, Vincent Edward Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/126/104 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Anson 6215 5 Air Observers School RCAF
Summary: On the 1st July 1942, Anson 6215 took off at Stevenson airport, Winnipeg, at 2230 hours, on a routine night navigation exercise. There were 13 other aircraft on the same exercise. The weather was unlimited with a ceiling of 12,000 feet or higher and visibility of 15 miles. R/T communication was maintained with Anson 6215 throughout the flight, but after 2310 hours nothing was heard. All the other aircraft returned, and reported turbulent air and rain was encountered. A search for the overdue aircraft was mounted at daybreak and on the 3rd July the wreck was located. It had crashed seven miles north east of Marchand, Manitoba, and all on board had lost their lives. Crew: RCAF
Sgt C Williams (Pilot) A L Compton
RAAF
414569 LAC V E Jarvis, (Trainee Navigator)
RAAF
414545 LAC G I Everist, (Trainee Navigator)
The two RAAF members are buried in the Winnipeg Assumption Gardens, Canada.
435
RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
404953 Leading Aircraftsman COLES, Colin Alfred Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/98/380 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Fairey Battle 2068 5 Bomb Aiming & Gunnery School RCAF
Summary: On the 1st December 1941,Fairey Battle 2068 was engaged in carrying out a routine gunnery exercise on splash targets in Range No 2. The aircraft was seen to turn away from the targets and then suddenly at about 1515 hours, crashed into the ice of the lake, about half a mile from the shoreline. Two of the crew were killed and LAC Crothers died of his injuries. Crew: RCAF RAAF RAAF
Sgt J L G Cote, (Pilot) 404953 LAC C A Coles, (Trainee Pilot) 411126 LAC R K Crothers, (Air Gunner)
Sgt Cote is buried in the Ottawa (Notre Dame) Roman Catholic Cemetery, Canada. LAC’s Coles and Crothers are buried in the Humboldt Municipal Cemetery, Saskatchewan, Canada.
436
RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
411126 Leading Aircraftsman CROTHERS, Ronald Kenneth Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/98/380 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Fairey Battle 2068 5 Bomb Aiming & Gunnery School RCAF
Summary: On the 1st December 1941,Fairey Battle 2068 was engaged in carrying out a routine gunnery exercise on splash targets in Range No 2. The aircraft was seen to turn away from the targets and then suddenly at about 1515 hours, crashed into the ice of the lake, about half a mile from the shoreline. Two of the crew were killed and LAC Crothers died of his injuries. Crew: RCAF RAAF RAAF
Sgt J L G Cote, (Pilot) 404953 LAC C A Coles, (Trainee Pilot) 411126 LAC R K Crothers, (Air Gunner)
Sgt Cote is buried in the Ottawa (Notre Dame) Roman Catholic Cemetery, Canada. LAC’s Coles and Crothers are buried in the Humboldt Municipal Cemetery, Saskatchewan, Canada.
437
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5993 Sergeant BERESFORD, John Francis Source: AWM 237 (650 NAA : A705,166/5/105 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
53 Repair & Salvage RAF
Summary: On the 28th March 1943, Sgt Beresford, a Fitter Driver MT, died of injuries in a nonflying accident. He fell 20 metres over a cliff at Nathanya, Palestine, when a patient in No 3 Convalescent depot at the time. He is buried in the Khayat Beach War Cemetery, Israel.
438
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424852 Flight Sergeant CORMACK, Ian Charles Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A166/8/436 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves records
Oxford LW 825 6 (P) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 25th April 1944, Oxford LW825 on a non-operational night circuits & landings, crashed at 0315 hours near Windrush satellite airfield.. The aircraft was making a low approach when it struck trees and dived into the ground. The pilot died of his injuries later in the day. Crew: RAAF
424852 Flt Sgt I C Cormack, (Pilot)
Flt Sgt Cormack is buried in the Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, UK.
439
RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
436431 Flight Sergeant THOMAS, William Robert Douglas Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/39/372 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford LX 521 6 (Pilot) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 19th October 1944, Oxford LX521 took off at 2135 hours for a solo night circuits and landings. At 2150 hours, the aircraft flew into trees at Windrush, 2 miles east of Aldsworth near Burford, and the pilot was killed. An investigation into the accident found that “ The primary cause of the accident was an error of judgment by the Pilot when coming in to land, which caused him to take overshoot action. The Secondary cause was his inexperience in solo night flying in that he omitted to raise his undercarriage, and after raising his flaps, over trimmed the aircraft from the tail heavy landing position to nose heavy. This caused the aircraft to lose height and crash into trees.” Crew: RAAF
436431 Flt Sgt W R D Thomas, (Pilot)
Flt Sgt Thomas is buried in the Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, UK.
440
RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
411137 Sergeant FRANCIS, Edgar Davy
Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/113/248 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford AB 700 6 (Pilots) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 19th August 1942, Oxford AB700 on a solo night training flight, collided with a tree following a dive from a low height shortly after take off. Crew: RAAF
411137 Sgt E D Francis, (Pilot)
Sgt Francis is buried in the Little Rissington (St Peter) Churchyard, Gloucestershire, UK.
441
RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
422063 Flight Sergeant TUCKWELL, Raymond Alexander Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/40/198 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Tiger Moth T 6389 6 Elementary Flying Trg School RAF
Summary: On the 1st June 1944, Tiger Moth T6389 took off on a non-operational day flight to practice local instrument flying. The aircraft crashed at 15645 hours at Wilby, Northampshire, and the crew of two were killed. Eye witnesses observed the aircraft flying low. It descended into a shallow valley well throttled back and about 30 feet up. The engine then fully opened up and the aircraft started to climb the slope on the other side of the valley. The Pilot apparently saw a high tree in front of the aircraft at the last moment, as the aircraft started to turn, but it hit the tree and crashed. The accident was considered due to unauthorised low flying. Crew : RAF RAAF
Sgt S N Tarron, (1st Pilot) 422063 Flt Sgt R A Tuckwell, (2nd Pilot Instructor)
Flt Sgt Tuckwell is buried in the Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, UK.
442
RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
409880 Flight Sergeant ANDERSON, Clarence William Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/3/42 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
De Havilland 86A
6 Service Flg Trg School RCAF
Summary: On the 30th September 1943, De Havilland 86A during instrument practice, crashed at 11am at Cimpden, Ontario, Canada, The aircraft struck a tree while proceeding under a low cloud ceiling, and the crew of two were killed. Crew: RAAF RAAF
409880 Flt Sgt C W Anderson, (Airman Pilot) 417075 Flt Sgt B P Evans, (Airman Pilot)
Flt Sgt Anderson is buried in the Dunnville (Riverside) Cemetery, Canada. Flt Sgt Evans is buried in the Dunnville (St Patrick’s) Roman Catholic Cemetery, Canada.
443
RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
417075 Flight Sergeant EVANS, Brian Patrick Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/3/42 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
De Havilland 86A
6 Service Flg Trg School RCAF
Summary: On the 30th September 1943, De Havilland 86A during instrument practice, crashed at 11am at Cimpden, Ontario, Canada, The aircraft struck a tree while proceeding under a low cloud ceiling, and the crew of two were killed. Crew: RAAF RAAF
409880 Flt Sgt C W Anderson, (Airman Pilot) 417075 Flt Sgt B P Evans, (Airman Pilot)
Flt Sgt Anderson is buried in the Dunnville (Riverside) Cemetery, Canada. Flt Sgt Evans is buried in the Dunnville (St Patrick’s) Roman Catholic Cemetery, Canada.
444
RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
422646 Pilot Officer LEIGH, Kenneth Ernest Wright Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/24/421 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Harvard MK 113230 6 Service Flying Trg School RCAF
Summary: On the 21st April 19434, Harvard MK113230 on a non-operational night navigation exercise, crashed approx for miles west of Willowgrave, Canada, and both the crew were killed. Crew: RAAF RCAF
422646 PO Leigh, K E W (Pilot) LAC C C Kendall, (Pupil Pilot)
PO Leigh is buried in the Dunnville (Riverside) Cemetery, Canada. LAC Kendall is buried in the Toronto (Park Lawn) Cemetery, Canada.
445
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418502 Pilot Officer DAVIES, Richard Evan Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/9/183 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Master AZ 609 7 (P) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 25th September 1943, Master AZ609 took off for solo formation flying practice of about 45 minutes duration. The formation broke up at Sibson drome. PO Davies then flew close to a Lightning aircraft, which dived away and then climbed up and executed a roll at the top of its climb. The Pilot of the Lightning then looked down and saw the Master climbing up steeply and it suddenly went into a spin. It was considered that the accident was due to “the Master stalling when climbing too steeply. The Pilot had also engaged in a dog fight with the Lightning in disobedience of an order.” Crew: RAAF
418502 PO Davies, R E (Pilot)
PO Davies is buried in the Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, UK.
446
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410252 Flight Sergeant McINNES, John Stewart Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/26/441 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Master DL 907 7 (Pilots) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 5th May 1944, Master DL907 was detailed to carry out formation flying practice. After taking off from Sibson airfield, Northamptonshire, and climbing to 3/400 feet, the engine lost power and eyewitnesses saw a burst of black smoke. The aircraft lost speed and turned left to fly back to the airfield, but it banked too steeply, the nose of the aircraft came up, it went on its back and crashed. The Pilot was killed. Crew: RAAF
410252 Flt Sgt J S McInnes, (Pilot)
Flt St McInnes is buried in the Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, UK.
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412837 Sergeant RAISON, Charles Eric Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA A705, 163/155/102 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Anson 6077 7 Air Observers School RCAF
Summary: On the 13th August 1942, Anson 6077 when returning from a night navigation exercise, crashed at approx 0200 hours at Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada. The crew of five were killed. Crew: Civilian RAAF RAF RAF
Mr J L Kosloff (Pilot) 412837 Sgt C E Raison, (Wireless Air Gunner) LAC R Jones, ( LAC C K E Bowery, (
Sgt Raison and LAC Jones are buried in the Portage La Prairie (Hillside) Cemetery, Canada.
448
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412594 Sergeant HUGHES, Leonard James Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/18/24 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford V 3194 7 Flying Instructors School RAF
Summary: On the 29th January n1943, Oxford V3194 took off from RAF Upavon at 1500 hours, detailed to carry out single engine approaches and forced landings during a two hour flight. At 1700 hours advice was received that V3194 and Oxford 3311 had collided and V3194 had crashed near High Post airfield, Salisbury, Wiltshire, and the crew killed. Oxford 3311 landed safely. Crew: V3194 RAAF 412594 Sgt L J Hughes, (1st Pilot Instructor) RAF FO Perry, T A (Instructor Co-Pilot) Sgt Hughes is buried in the Upavon Cemetery, Wiltshire, UK FO Perry is buried in the Bury Cemetery, Redvales, UK.
449
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415297 Flying Officer AHEARN, John Source: AWM 237 (65) Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
NAA : A705, 166/3/69 Commonwealth War Graves records Magister L 8052 7 Flying Instructors School RAF
Summary: On the 4th June 1943, Magister L8052 detailed to carry out a non-operational day training flight, crashed at 1115 hours near All Canning, Wiltshire, and the crew of two were killed. The aircraft struck the ground in a shallow dive, with the engine running at high speed and with the port wing down. The Pilots lost control of the aircraft, which crashed from a height of about 1,000 feet. Crew: RAF RAAF
PO Tomlinson, R (1st Pilot) FO Ahearn, J (2nd Pilot)
PO Tomlinson is buried in the Atlow (SS Philip and James) Churchyard, UK. FO Ahearn is buried in the Upavon Cemetery, Wiltshire, UK.
450
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403126 Sergeant DAVIDSON, Ross Walker Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/100/136 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
7 Flying Trg School RAF
Summary: On the 24th October 1941, Sgt Davidson, a pilot, died of acute leukaemia in the Hairmyres Hospital, East Kilbride, Scotland. He is buried in the East Kilbride Cemetery, Lanark, Scotland.
451
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423619 Leading Aircraftrsman BURCHER, George Peter Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/6/122 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Anson FP 719 7 Service Flg Trg School RCAF
Summary: On the 22nd April 1943, Anson FP719 during a night training flight, when on its approach to the main drome at MacLeod, Canada, collided with Anson 7472 which was also on its final approach. Both aircraft crashed at approx 0345 hours, and the Pilots were killed. Crew: Anson FP719 RAAF 423619 LAC G P Burcher, (Pupil Pilot) Crew : Anson 7472 RAAF 32182 Cpl W J Crotty, (Pupil Pilot) LAC Burcher is buried in the Fort MacLeod (Union) Cemetery, Canada. Cpl Crotty is buried in the Fort MacLeod (Holy Cross) Cemetery, Canada.
452
RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
32182 Corporal CROTTY, William Joseph Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/6/122 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Anson FP 719 7 Service Flg Trg School RCAF
Summary: On the 22nd April 1943, Anson FP719 during a night training flight, when on its approach to the main drome at MacLeod, Canada, collided with Anson 7472 which was also on its final approach. Both aircraft crashed at approx 0345 hours, and the Pilots were killed. Crew: Anson FP719 RAAF 423619 LAC G P Burcher, (Pupil Pilot) Crew : Anson 7472 RAAF 32182 Cpl W J Crotty, (Pupil Pilot) LAC Burcher is buried in the Fort MacLeod (Union) Cemetery, Canada. Cpl Crotty is buried in the Fort MacLeod (Holy Cross) Cemetery, Canada.
453
RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
431088 Leading Aircraftsman CARROLL, Thomas Joseph Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/7/269 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Bolingbroke
8 Bombing & Gunnery School RCAF
Summary: On the 18th December 1943, a twin engine Bolingbroke aircraft was coming in to land at RCAF Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada,when due to the proximity of another aircraft, the Pilot opened up his engines to go round again. At this point approx 200 feet above the ground, one engine of the Bolingbtroke failed. The Pilot lost control of the aircraft and it crashed some two miles beyond the airfield. All four on board were killed. Crew: RAAF RAAF
431088 LAC T J Carroll, (Aircrew 2B) 435377 LAC T J Cook, (Aircrew 2 B)
LAC Carroll is buried in the Lethbridge (St Patrick’s) Cemetery, Alberta, Canada. LAC Cook is buried in the Lethbridge (Mountain View) Cemetery, Alberta, Canada.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
`435377 Leading Aircraftsman COOK, Thomas Joseph Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/7/269 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Bolingbroke
8 Bombing & Gunnery School RCAF
Summary: On the 18th December 1943, a twin engine Bolingbroke aircraft was coming in to land at RCAF Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, when due to the proximity of another aircraft, the Pilot opened up his engines to go round again. At this point approx 200 feet above the ground, one engine of the Bolingbtroke failed. The Pilot lost control of the aircraft and it crashed some two miles beyond the airfield. All four on board were killed. Crew: RAAF RAAF
431088 LAC T J Carroll, (Aircrew 2B) 435377 LAC T J Cook, (Aircrew 2 B)
LAC Carroll is buried in the Lethbridge (St Patrick’s) Cemetery, Alberta, Canada. LAC Cook is buried in the Lethbridge (Mountain View) Cemetery, Alberta, Canada.
455
RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
414952 Leading Aircraftsman PALMER, Stanley Leonard Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/149/296 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
8 Bombing & Gunnery School RCAF
Summary: On the 20th December 1942, an aircraft from RAF Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, crashed during a routine air to ground gunnery exercise. The crew of four were killed. Crew: RCAF RCAF RCAF RAAF
PO Brazier, G H (Pilot) Flt Sgt N J Dalgleish, LAC E Bohush, 414952 LAC S L Palmer, (Trainee Wireless Air Gunner)
PO Brazier is buried in the Meyronne Cemetery, Canada. Flt Sgt Dalgleish is buried in the Grande Prairie Cemetery, Canada. LAC Bohush is buried in the Calgary (Burnsland) Cemetery, Canada. LAC Palmer is buried in the Lethbridge (Mountin View0 Cemetery, Canada.
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411853 Sergeant BLANCH, Percy Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/5/53 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Blenheim V 6067 9 ( C ) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 19th February 1942, Blenheim V6067 was detailed to carry out a non-operational day camera gun exercise. After take off, the Pilot was gaining single engine flying speed as taking off necessitated climbing over rising ground. The port engine failed before the Pilot had gained single engine speed, and the aircraft stalled and hit high ground in an over the vertical position and burst into flame and all on board were killed. The aircraft crashed near Penrhos, Caernarvonshire, Wales. e Crew: RAF FO Phillips, R H G (Pilot) RAAF 411853 Sgt P Blanch, (Pupil Air Gunner) RAF LAC J W F Newcombe, (Pupil Air Gunner) RAF LAC A Newsham, (Pupil Air Gunner) FO Phillips is buried in the Chipping Ongar Cemetery, UK. Sgt Blanch is buried in the Pwllheli Borough Cemetery, UK. LAC Newcombe is buried in the Leicester (Saffron Hill) Cemetery, UK. LAC Newsham is buried in the Bacup (Fairwell) Cemetery, UK.
457
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405204 Warrant Officer FLETCHER, Harold Jackson Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/13/245 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Anson LT 116 9 (O) Advanced Flying rAF
Summary: On the 8th June 1944, Anson LT1`6 took off on a non-operational training flight, and crashed at 0400 hours near South Bethesda, North Wales. All on board were killed. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAF RCAF
412855 Flt Sgt P S Sullivan, (Pilot) 428745 FO Mott, M J (Navigator) 405204 WO H J Fletcher, (Wireless Operator Air) Sgt L J Pearce, (Wireless Operator (Air) FO McKessock, W D N
Th 3 RAAF members and FO McKessock are buried in the Chester (Blacon) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Pearce is buried in the Bristol (Greenbank) Cemetery, UK.
458
RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
428745 Flying Officer MOTT, Malcolm Jamwes Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/13/245 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Anson LT 116 9 (O) Advanced Flying rAF
Summary: On the 8th June 1944, Anson LT1`6 took off on a non-operational training flight, and crashed at 0400 hours near South Bethesda, North Wales. All on board were killed. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAF RCAF
412855 Flt Sgt P S Sullivan, (Pilot) 428745 FO Mott, M J (Navigator) 405204 WO H J Fletcher, (Wireless Operator Air) Sgt L J Pearce, (Wireless Operator (Air) FO McKessock, W D N (
Th 3 RAAF members and FO McKessock are buried in the Chester (Blacon) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Pearce is buried in the Bristol (Greenbank) Cemetery, UK.
459
RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
412855 Flight Sergeant SULLIVAN, Peter Selwood Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/13/245 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Anson LT 116 9 (O) Advanced Flying rAF
Summary: On the 8th June 1944, Anson LT1`6 took off on a non-operational training flight, and crashed at 0400 hours near South Bethesda, North Wales. All on board were killed. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAF RCAF
412855 Flt Sgt P S Sullivan, (Pilot) 428745 FO Mott, M J (Navigator) 405204 WO H J Fletcher, (Wireless Operator Air) Sgt L J Pearce, (Wireless Operator (Air) FO McKessock, W D N
Th 3 RAAF members and FO McKessock are buried in the Chester (Blacon) Cemetery, UK. Sgt Pearce is buried in the Bristol (Greenbank) Cemetery, UK.
460
RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
426798 Sergeant POWELL, Douglas Anzac Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/33/78 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves records
9 (O) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 1st November 1943, Sgt Powell, a Wireless Air Gunner, died of pneumonia in the Royal Navy Hospital, Glendower, Wales..He is buried in the Chester (Blacon) Cemetery, UK.
461
RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
413484 Sergeant FRASER, Thomas Press Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/113/266. 163/98/680 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Anson 6554 9 Air Observers School RCAF
Summary: On the 15th September 1942, Anson 6554 crashed at approx 1030 hours, 10 miles east of Cornwall, and one mile off shore in Lake Francis, Ontario, Canada. Three of the crew were killed, and LAC Cook was seriously injured. Crew : RCAF RAAF RAF RAAF
Sgt K G De Havilland, (Pilot) 414469 LAC S D R Cook, (1st Navigator) LAC W H F Smale, (2nd Navigator) 413484 Sgt T P Fraser, (Wireless Operator)
Sgt De Havilland is buried in the Toronto (St John’s Norway) Cemetery, Canada. Sgt Fraser and LAC Smale are buried in the St Jean-Sur-Richelieu (St James) Cemetery, Canada. .
462
RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
413494 Leading Aircraftsman SHAW, Irwin Jack Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/161/207 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
9 Bombing & Gunnery School RCAF
Summary: On the 19th May 1942, an aircraft from No 9 Bombing & Gunnery School, near Mt Joli, Quebec, crashed at 1000 hours, at high speed during a training exercise over the shore of the St Lawrence River, a few miles from the school. Eye witnesses stated that the engine of the aircraft appeared to catch fire. The crew of four were killed. Others in the crew in addition to LAC Shaw were from the RCAF, RNZAF and an American. LAC Shaw, a trainee Wireless Air Gunner, is buried in the Metis Beach (United Church) Cemetery, Canada.
463
RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
406497 Leading Aircraftsman WILSON, Gordon Harold Source: Awm 237 (65) naa : a705, 166/43/270 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
9 Service Fly Trg School RCAF
Summary: On the 25th July 1943, LAC Wilson was killed when an aircraft in which he was flying, crashed at 1150pm during night circuits and landings at Crediton, two miles north west of Centralia, Ontario, Canada. LAC Wilson is buried in the Exeter Cemetery, Huon County, Canada.
464
RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
412848 Flight Sergeant SCOTT, Kenneth Charles Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/37/271 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth war Graves records
Hurricane LE 135 Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 18th December 1943, Flt Sgt Scott, a Pilot, flying Hurricane LE135, was killed when the aircraft crashed at Unstall Green, Dalham, Suffolk, UK, at approx 1035 hours. He is buried in the Cambridge City Cemetery, Cambridgeshire, UK.
465
RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
409866 Pilot Officer WILSON, Noel Grant Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/43/526 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves records
Spitfire P 7368 Air Fighting Development RAF
Summary: On the 2nd February 1944, Spitfire P7368 was involved in a non-operational day fighter affiliation exercise. At 1000 hours, the aircraft stalled during mock combat and crashed at Hardwick, about six miles west of Cambridge, UK. The pilot was killed. Crew: RAAF
409866 PO Wilson, N G (Pilot)
PO Wilson is buried in the Cambridge City Cemetery, Cambridgeshire, UK.
466
RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
400950 Sergeant GARRETT, Alfred William Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/152/172 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves records
Hudson V 9025 Aircraft Despatch RAF
Summary: On the 30th March 1942, Hudson V9025 arrived over Malta at approx 0001 hours. It made a normal circuit of the drome at RAF Station Luca, and then on its approach to land, the aircraft stalled and crashed into a wall, bursting into flame. All the crew were killed. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
402393 Sgt T E Pollock, Captain (Pilot) 400950 Sgt A W Garrett, (Observer) 402775 Sgt K D Riordan (Wireless Air Gunner) 402774 Sgt C J W Reed, (Wireless Air Gunner)
All the crew are buried in the Malta (Capuccini) Naval Cemetery, Malta.
467
RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
402393 Sergeant POLLOCK, Thomas Eric Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/152/172 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves records
Hudson V 9025 Aircraft Despatch RAF
Summary: On the 30th March 1942, Hudson V9025 arrived over Malta at approx 0001 hours. It made a normal circuit of the drome at RAF Station Luca, and then on its approach to land, the aircraft stalled and crashed into a wall, bursting into flame. All the crew were killed. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
402393 Sgt T E Pollock, Captain (Pilot) 400950 Sgt A W Garrett, (Observer) 402775 Sgt K D Riordan (Wireless Air Gunner) 402774 Sgt C J W Reed, (Wireless Air Gunner)
All the crew are buried in the Malta (Capuccini) Naval Cemetery, Malta.
468
RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
402774 Sergeant REED, Charles Joseph William Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/152/172 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves records
Hudson V 9025 Aircraft Despatch RAF
Summary: On the 30th March 1942, Hudson V9025 arrived over Malta at approx 0001 hours. It made a normal circuit of the drome at RAF Station Luca, and then on its approach to land, the aircraft stalled and crashed into a wall, bursting into flame. All the crew were killed. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
402393 Sgt T E Pollock, Captain (Pilot) 400950 Sgt A W Garrett, (Observer) 402775 Sgt K D Riordan (Wireless Air Gunner) 402774 Sgt C J W Reed, (Wireless Air Gunner)
All the crew are buried in the Malta (Capuccini) Naval Cemetery, Malta.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
402775 Sergeant RIORDAN, Kenneth Douglas Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/152/172 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves records
Hudson V 9025 Aircraft Despatch RAF
Summary: On the 30th March 1942, Hudson V9025 arrived over Malta at approx 0001 hours. It made a normal circuit of the drome at RAF Station Luca, and then on its approach to land, the aircraft stalled and crashed into a wall, bursting into flame. All the crew were killed. Crew: RAAF RAAF RAAF RAAF
402393 Sgt T E Pollock, Captain (Pilot) 400950 Sgt A W Garrett, (Observer) 402775 Sgt K D Riordan (Wireless Air Gunner) 402774 Sgt C J W Reed, (Wireless Air Gunner)
All the crew are buried in the Malta (Capuccini) Naval Cemetery, Malta.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
291966 Flight Lieutenant EVERETT, Dudley Tabor Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/12/16 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves records
Harvard
Central Flying School RCAF
Summary: On the 3rd May 1943, a Harvard flown by Flt Lt Everett on a solo practice flight, crashed ay approx 1900 hours, five miles south east of RCAF Trenton, Ontarion.The Pilot qwas killed. Crew: RAAF
291966 Flt Lt Everett, D T (Pilot0
Flt Lt Everett is buried in the Trenton (St George’s) Cemetery, Ontario, Canada.
471
RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
407930 Sergeant HEARNE, Philip William Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/121/216 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves records
Blenheim FB 531 Convoy 490 (RAF) ADU
Summary: On the 28th August 1942, Blenheim FB531 took off at 1430 hours, detailed to patrol the Takori Route Convoy 490. Approx 45 minutes after take off from base, a native saw the aircraft circle a low hill and then fell to the ground. The aircraft crashed 3 miles west of Salt Ponds, West Africa, and the crew were killed. Crew: RAF RAAF RAF
PO Purser, R J (Captain (Pilot) 407930 Sgt P W Hearne, (Observer) Sgt J W Mortimer, (Wireless Air Gunner)
The crew are buried in the Takoradi European Public Cemetery, Gold Coast, West Africa.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
408965 Flying Officer CAMPBELL, Andrew Seton Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/7/45 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves records
Boston BZ 385 Ferry Command RAF
Summary: On the 10th March 1943, Boston BZ385 was detailed to fly from Labrador and make a delivery flight to the UK. Twelve minutes after take off, engine trouble developed and the Pilot attempted to turn back and make a landing. The aircraft stalled and crashed at Goose Bay, Labrador at 1029 hours, and all the crew were killed. Crew: Civilian RAAF Civilian
Captain K W Quayle (Pilot) 408965 FO Campbell, A D (Navigator) Mr A Befus, (Radio Operator)
All the crew are buried in the Goose Bay Joint Services Cemetery, Labrador, Canada.
473
RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
401896 Flying Officer BURROWS, Ronald George Stanley Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/24/355 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves records
Hudson FK 690 Ferry Command RCAF
Summary: On the 6th December 1942, Hudson FK690 took off at Gander, Newfoundland, at 0351 hours on a delivery flight to the UK. The aircraft stalled immediately after take off and crashed in flames. All the crew were killed. Crew: RAAF` RAF RAF RAAF
401896 FO Burrows, R G S Captain (Pilot) Sgt D P C Simmonds, (Co-Pilot) PO Thompson, G H (Navigator) 405399 Sgt J E Fazel, (Radio Operator)
All the crew are buried in the Gander War Cemetery, Newfoundland, Canada.
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RAAF FATALITIES IN SECOND WORLD WAR AMONG RAAF PERSONNEL SERVING ON ATTACHMENT IN ROYAL AIR FORCE SQUADRONS AND SUPPORT UNITS
404325 Sergeant BAARTZ, John Edward Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/90/248 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves records
Hudson V 8995 Flying Training RAF
Summary: On the 10th March 1942, Hudson V8995 took off on a non-operational day air consumption test. The aircraft crashed at 1045 hours outside the eastern boundary at RAF Honeybourne. It was considered that the Pilot attempted to turn while the climbing speed was too low, and that this was probably due to the flaps being down and the pilot having insufficient time to trim the aircraft. All the crew were killed. Crew: RAF RAAF RAF RAF
FO Peakes H D Captain (Pilot) 404325 Sgt J E Baartz, (Observer) Sgt E Watson, (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt T R Dale, (Wireless Air Gunner)
Sgt Baartz is buried in the Eversham Cemetery, UK.
475
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434555 Flight Sergeant WIXTED, Robert Anthony Source: AWM 237 (65) Commonwealth War Graves records W R Chor;ley : RAF Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War, 1939-1947, Page 122, Volume 8 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Halifax DG 414 1667 Conversion RAF
Summary: On the 5th July 1944, Halifax DG414 took off from RAF Sandtoft fir dual instruction for the crew. The Pilot lost control at 200 feet, while flying on three engines, and the aircraft crashed at 1315 hours at Alkborough on the south bank of tbe Humber river, seven miles north west of Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire. Six of the crew were killed, one died from his injuries and two were injured. Crew: RAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAF RAAF RAF RAAF
Flt Lt McLaughlin, B E DFC (Instructor Pilot) PO Barley, E (Pupil Pilot) Sgt P Morrissey, DFM (Flight Engineer) Sgt T E Carr, (Flight Engineer) Sgt I H Simmonds, (Flight Engineer) Sgt G Beedle, (Flight Engineer) 424080 Flt Sgt J N Bond, (Navigator) Sgt H Fryer, (Air Bomber) 434555 Flt Sgt R A Wixted, (Wireless Air Gunner)
Killed Killed Injured Injured Died of Injuries Killed Killed Killed Killed
Flt Lt McLaughlin is buried in the Porchester (St Mary) Churchyard, UK. PO Barley is buried in the Hull Western Cemetery, UK. Sgt Simmonds is buried in the Fleur-De-Lis Church Cemetery, UK. Sgt Beedle is buried in the Flyingdales (St Stephen) Churchyard, UK. Flt Sgt’s Bond and Wixted are buried in the Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery, Yorkshire, UK. Sgt Fryer is buried in the West Tanfield (St Nicholas) Churchyard, UK.
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401422 Pilot Officer DAVIES, Norman Arthur Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/113/291 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves records
Glider
HQ 38 Wing RAF
Summary: On the 20th November 1942, PO Fraser was Pilot of a Glider which was being towed across the North Sea by a Halifax aircraft without incident, but during the trip, the weather deteriorated until they were flying blind in cloud. Their intention was to attempt to destroy a heavy water plant in Norway, of vital importance to the German atom bomb experiments. There were 17 occupants in the Glider, PO Fraser, PO Davies (RAAF), plus 15 British Army personnel. On ETA over the target area, ice formed on the towrope and it snapped. The Inter Com was also severed. That was the last seen of the Glider. The Halifax returned to the UK, on three engines. The Glider crashed near Helleland near Egersund in the Stavanger area of Norway. Three were killed when the Glider crashed, This probably included both Fraser and Davies who were in the front to the glider. The 14 survivors were shot by a German firing squad at Egersund Camp. The 17 who lost their lives are buried in the Stavanger (Eiganes) Churchyard, Norway. Crew: RAAF RAAF
401601 PO Fraser, H J (Pilot) 401422 PO Davies, N A (Pilot)
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411724 Sergeant ANDERSON, John Lionel Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/157/176 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Hudson FH 317 31 CTV Ferry Command RCAF
Summary: On the 22nd July 1942, Hudson FH317 took off from Montreal airport, Dorval, at 1123 hours, on a training flight. The aircraft crashed at 1133 hours five miles west of the airport and all on board were killed. Crew: RAF RCAF RAAF RAAF RCAF
Flt Lt Rhodes, J K Captain (Pilot) Sgt B J Burdon-Murphy, (Observer under instruction) 411724 Sgt J L Anderson, (Observer under Instruction) 412188 Sgt R E Richards, (Observer under instruction) PO McInnes, F G (Wireless Air Gunner under instruction)
Flt Lt Rhodes, Sgt Anderson and Sgt Richards are buried in the Montreal (Mount Royal) Cemetery, Canada. Sgt Burdon-Murphy is buried in the Vancouver (Mountain View) Cemetery, Canada.
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413950 Pilot Officer BOWN, Bruce Oswald Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/6/6 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Anson AX 145 No 1 Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 1st January 1943, Anson AX145 took off from RAF Wigtown, on a nonoperational navigation training flight. The last W/T message was received from the aircraft at 1900 hours, when an acknowledgement of the correct frequency was received. Nothing further was heard from the aircraft which failed to return to base. Searches were conducted at daybreak, but no trace of the missing aircraft or crew were found. On the night of January 29th a message was received that an aircraft had been sighted on a very high crag near Skiddaw. Searches confirmed that this was the missing aircraft and that all on board had been killed in the crash. Crew: RCAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAF
PO Thompson W P C (Pilot) PO Burt, W (Navigator) 414574 Sgt E O Knight (Navigator) 413950 PO Bown, B O (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt G D Singleton, (Wireless Air Gunner)
PO Thompson, PO Bown and Sgt Knight are buried in the Silloth (Causewayhead) Cemetery, Holme Low, UK. PO Burt is buried in the Annan Cemetery, UK. Sgt Singleton is buried in the Hampton Hill (St James) Churchyard, UK
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414574 Sergeant KNIGHT, Edwin Omer Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/6/6 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Anson AX 145 No 1 Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 1st January 1943, Anson AX145 took off from RAF Wigtown, on a nonoperational navigation training flight. The last W/T message was received from the aircraft at 1900 hours, when an acknowledgement of the correct frequency was received. Nothing further was heard from the aircraft which failed to return to base. Searches were conducted at daybreak, but no trace of the missing aircraft or crew were found. On the night of January 29th a message was received that an aircraft had been sighted on a very high crag near Skiddaw. Searches confirmed that this was the missing aircraft and that all on board had been killed in the crash. Crew: RCAF RAF RAAF RAAF RAF
PO Thompson W P C (Pilot) PO Burt, W (Navigator) 414574 Sgt E O Knight (Navigator) 413950 PO Bown, B O (Wireless Air Gunner) Sgt G D Singleton, (Wireless Air Gunner)
PO Thompson, PO Bown and Sgt Knight are buried in the Silloth (Causewayhead) Cemetery, Holme Low, UK. PO Burt is buried in the Annan Cemetery, UK. Sgt Singleton is buried in the Hampton Hill (St James) Churchyard, UK
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403005 Flying Officer ROWLANDS, John Douglas Bias Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/55/162 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Tiger Moth N 6719 No 1 Anti Aircraft Co-op RAF
Summary: On the 30th January 1942, Tiger Moth N6719 crashed into the sea near Weybourne, Norfolk, when flying low over the sea executing tight turns. The accident was considered to result from the direct disobedience of an order by the Pilot PO Joyce. Crew: RAF RAAF
PO Joyce, C (Pilot) 403005 FO Rowlands, J D B (Pilot) PAX
FO Rowlands remains were recovered from the sea near Blakeney Point, Norfolk on 1st May 1942, He is buried in the Bircham Cemetery, Norfolk PO Joyce has no known grave and his name is commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing, Runnymede, UK.
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404210 Leading Aircraftsman HOLT, Arthur Leslie Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 53/1/861 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
No 1 Wireless School RCAF
Summary: On the 18th December 1940, LAC Holt was found dead in the Mansfield Hotel 1488 Mansfield Street, Montreal, Canada. He is buried in the Montreal (Notre Dame Des Nieges) Cemetery, Canada.
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404206 Warrant Officer CLARKE, Eric George Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/7/222 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Anson N 5372 No 17 Group RAF
Summary: On the 18th October 1943, Anson N5372 took off at approx 1940 hours to carry out a night non-operational navigation B3 exercise. The aircraft crashed at 2115 hours in Ballyvastle, County Antrim, North Ireland. Two of the crew were killed and two injures. The Pilot who survived the carsh, later stated ; “On the ;last leg of the exercise, the aircraft was flying at 2,400 feet. It was however eleven miles to the starboard of track, a fact not known to the crew. I decided to descend to 2,000 feet to avoid another aircraft. We approached Knockgayd from the downwind side of the mountain, and the wind was 150 degrees at 35/40 kms per hour. There would have been an extensively strong down draft as we approached the mountauinside. After the aircraft struck Knockgavd, SOS procedures were carried out and preparations were made for a ditching.” Crew: RAF Polish RAF` RAAF
FO Cooper, J G Captain (Pilot) Wg Cdr Heiler, W R (1st Navigator Pupil) Flt Lt Dunn, J K (2nd Navigator Pupil) 404206 WO E G Clarke, (Staff Wireless Air Gunner)
Injured Killed Injured Killed
WO Clarke is buried in the Drumaclose (Christ Church) Church of Ireland Churchyard, Limavady, Londonderry, Northern Ireland.
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402385 Leading Aircraftsman MCCREA, Robert Athol John Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/141/443 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
No 2 Wireless School RCAF
Summary: On the 17rh January 1942, LAC McCra , a trainee Wireless Air Gunner, was admitted to hospital with pneumonia. He died on the 24th January, 1942, and is buried in the Calgary (Burnsland) Cemetery, Canada.
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35271 Pilot Officer WESTHOFF, Norman Frederick Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/43/506 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Tiger Moth NS 714 No 22 Ferry Control RAF
Summary: On the 25th January 1944, Tiger Moth NS714 flown by PO Westhoff, took off from Allabahad at approx 1100 hours, the aircraft detailed to be ferried to Carrackfore. At 0803 hours on the 26th January, the aircraft took off from Gaya airfield, a night stop having been made there. After take off, the aircraft flew around the airfield at an altitude nor exceeding 200 feet, and then dived within 20/30 feet above the ground. It then pulled up sharply to 150 feet when it executed a stall turn. The Pilot then inadvertently allowed the aircraft to spin after the stall turn. He made a recovery from the spin but was too low to level out and the aircraft struck the ground. The crew of two were killed. Crew: RAAF RAF
35271 PO Westhoff, N F (Pilot) Sgt J S lemon, (Navigator Bomb Aimer)
Both the crew are buried in the Delhi War Cemetery, India.
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10229 Flight Sergeant HOOPER, Douglas Egbert Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/18/581 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford LK 172 No 3 Adv Flying RAF
Summary: On the 4th January 1945, Oxford LK172 took off from RAF Southrop, Gloucestershire, and at approx 1200 hours, it descended to commence low flying practice. A few moments after, the aircraft struck a haystack approx 18 to 20 feet above ground level, from where it carried on partially out of control. It then struck two trees 30/35 feet high and the aircraft dived into the ground. The aircraft crashed at Banbury Hill, Clifton and Flt Sgt Hooper was killed, with FO Anderson being injured.. The accident was considered to be due to the disobedience of orders by the Captain in that he came below 250 feet whilst low flying. Crew: RCAF RAAF
`FO Anderson, D M Captain (1st Pilot) 10229 Flt Sgt D E Hooper, (2nd Pilot)
Flt Sgt Hooper is buried in the Bath (Haycombe) Cemetery, Englishcombe, Somerset, UK.
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Oxford X 6858 No 3 Flg Instructors School RAF
Summary: On the 1st July 1943, Oxford X6858 took off from RAF Hullavington, Wiltchire, on a non-operational ay instructional flight. The aircraft crashed on he edge of a wood in the low flying area having struck the tops of trees, and the crew were killed. The Pilot had been ordered not to fly below the minimum height of 250 feet Crew: RAAF 408168 Flt Lt Munro, K DFC and Bar (Instructor Pilot) RCAF Flt Lt Colledge, W W (Pupil Pilot0 Both the crew are buried in the Bath (Haycombe) Cemetery, Somerset, UK. Citations : The Citation for the DFC awarded to the then FO Munro of 10 Sqn RAF, is as follows : “ As Captain of aircraft this officer has displayed exceptional determination., He has participated in several sorties and in spite of hazards and difficulties, has always attempted to complete his allotted task. On a recent occasion, when returning from Genoa, he skilfully overcame a difficult situation and landed his aircraft safely. In November during a flight to Turin, one engine in his aircraft failed whilst still some distance from the target. With admirable resolution he continued his mission, bombed his target, and eventually accomplished the return journey safely. Throughout his operational career, this officer has displayed indomitable courage and unswerving devotion to duty. (London Gazette 15/12/1942, Page 5458) The Citation for a Bar to the DFC awarded to Flt Lt Munro of 10 Sqn RAF is as follows: “ Since being awarded the DFC in November 1942, this officer has completed a number of operational sorties. At all times he has displayed unswerving determination to complete his tasks regardless of adverse weather or enemy opposition. On one occasion, his aircraft was attacked simultaneously by a FockeWulf 190 and a Messerschmitt 110. The Messerschmitt 110 was shot down, and by skilful evasive action the attack of the Focke Wulf 190 was frustrated. Throughout his operational career, Flt Lt Munro has shown courage and devotion to duty of the highest order. (London Gazette 11/.6/1943, Page 2678)
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402498 Pilot Officer FRASER, Douglas Ian Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/113/164 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves records
Anson X 1212 No 41 Air School South African Air Force
Summary: On the 1st January 1942, Anson X1212 and Anson 3164 collided at while carrying out a photographic pin pointing exercise. Anson X1212 crashed approx 1.5 miles south west of Collondale drome and the crew were killed. Anson 3164 was damaged but landed safely on the drome. Crew: Anson 1212 RAAF 402498 PO Fraser, D I (1st Pilot) SAAF 2nd Lt Davis, C P (2nd Pilot) SAAF LAC E Portnell (Observer) SAAF LAC T E D Tighe (Observer) SAAF LAC J D Schenfield, (Observer) Crew : Anson 3164 SAAF Lt Prinslop, J (1st Pilot) SAAF 2nd Lt Woods, D A O (2nd Pilot) SAAF LAC J W Pryke, (Observer) SAAF LAC R E Roberts, (Observer) All the crew of Anson 1212 are buried in the East London (East Bank) Cemetery, Cape Province, South Africa.
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10315 Flying Officer RUSSELL, William Carnduff Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/36/546 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Oxford NM 794 No 6 (P) Advanced Flying RAF
Summary: On the 21st April 1945, Oxford NM794 during a solo cross-country Navigation exercise No 11 of 63 minute duration, crashed at 0410 hours at Highworth near Watchfield, Canada. The weather had deteriorated during the exercise, and the aircraft were recalled. NM794 failed to return to base, and overdue action was taken to search for the missing aircraft and pilot. Crew: RAAF
10315 FO Russell, W C (Pilot)
FO Russell is buried in the Oxford (Botley) Cemetery, UK.
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401157 Pilot Officer SUTHERLAND, Hugh Murray Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/57/135 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
NO 61 AIR School South African Air Force
Summary : On the 22nd November 1941, PO Sutherland drowned while bathing at Herolds Bay, George, South Africa. He is buried in the George (York St) Presbyterian Cemetery, South Africa.
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412380 Flying Officer BROWNE, Robert langford Percival Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/24/341 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Master DL 401 No 7 (Pilots) Applied Flying RAF
Summary: On the 9th November 1942, MasterDL401 struck a tree and crashed at 0028 hours, near Elton Village, UK, and the crew were killed. Crew: RAAF RAF
412380 FO Browne, R L P (Pilot) PO Crabbe, J D (Pilot)
FO Browne is buried in the Peterborough (Eastfield) Cemetery, Cambridgeshire, UK. PO Crabbe is buried in the Belfast (Dundonald) Cemetery, Northern Ireland.
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409122 Flight Sergeant HUMPHREY, George Donald Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/124/229 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Miles Magister L 5975 No 7 Flg Instruments School
Summary: On the 20th December 1942, Miles Magister L5975 was detailed to do aerobatics and spinning above 2,000 feet and within 10 miles radius of Upavon airfield. The aircraft crashed two miles west of Newbury, Berkshire, UK, and the crew were killed. The aircraft dived into the ground during aerobatics at a comparatively low height. Crew: RAAF RAF
409122 Flt Sgt G D Humphrey, (1st Pilot) Sgt B A Gear, (2nd Pilot)
Both the crew are buried in the Upavon Cemetery, Wiltshire, UK.
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13732 Leading Aircraftsman SCOTT, Ronald William Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/37/320 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
RAAF Canada RCAF
Summary: On the 12th February 1944, LAC Scott (Aircrew 11G Group 5), was run down by a truck at Los Angeles, California. The airman was in transit from Australia to Canada for further training. He had disembarked at Los Angeles on 8th February, but was absent without leave when the draft left for Canada on the 9th February 1944. LAC Scott is buried in the Los Angeles National Cemetery, California, USA.
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405399 Sergeant FAZEL, Jack Eric Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/24/355 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves records
Hudson FK 690 Ferry Command RCAF
Summary: On the 6th December 1942, Hudson FK690 took off at Gander, Newfoundland, at 0351 hours on a delivery flight to the UK. The aircraft stalled immediately after take off and crashed in flames. All the crew were killed. Crew: RAAF` RAF RAF RAAF
401896 FO Burrows, R G S Captain (Pilot) Sgt D P C Simmonds, (Co-Pilot) PO Thompson, G H (Navigator) 405399 Sgt J E Fazel, (Radio Operator)
All the crew are buried in the Gander War Cemetery, Newfoundland, Canada.
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401716 Sergeant NELSON, John De Medici Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/147/267 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Wellington HX 603 Royal Air Force Ferry Command RAF
Summary: On the 15th August 1942, Wellington HX603 from RAF Hastings, Sierra Leone, crashed at approx 1100 hours at Sierra Leone, West Africa. Crew: RCAF RAF RAF RAAF RCAF
Flt Sgt J W Cullen (Pilot) Died of injuries 16/8/42 Sgt Simpson, Killed Sgt C H Lawrence, (Observer) Died of Injuries 15/8/42 401716 Sgt J De M Nelson (Wireless Air Gunner) Died 16/8/44 Sgt Browning, Slightly injured
Those that died are buried in the Freetown (King Tom) Cemetery, Sierra Leone, West Africa.
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406284 Sergeant BARTSCH, Robert Alexander Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/93/341 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves records
Wellington T 2551 Sea Rescue Flight RAF
Summary: On the night of 25th November 1941, Welliington T2551 on a sea rescue mission, crashed in the Middle East, at 1900 hours. It was presumed the crash was due to enemy action. Five of the crew were killed, and PO Ramsbottom was injured in the crash. Crew: RAF RAF RNZAF RAF RAAF RAAF
Sgt G L Swift, Captain (Pilot) PO Ramsbottom, N A (Pilot) PO Allatt, W J (Observer) Sgt E W Scith, (Wireless Air Gunner) 406290 Sgt C G Brooks, (Wireless Air Gunner) 406284 Sgt R A Bartsch, (Wireless Air Gunner)
Those who lost their lives in the crash are buried in the El Alamein War Cemetery, Egypt.
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406290 Sergeant BROOKS, Edward Charles Grimley Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/93/341 Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Commonwealth War Graves records
Wellington T 2551 Sea Rescue Flight RAF
Summary: On the night of 25th November 1941, Welliington T2551 on a sea rescue mission, crashed in the Middle East, at 1900 hours. It was presumed the crash was due to enemy action. Five of the crew were killed, and PO Ramsbottom was injured in the crash. Crew: RAF RAF RNZAF RAF RAAF RAAF
Sgt G L Swift, Captain (Pilot) PO Ramsbottom, N A (Pilot) PO Allatt, W J (Observer) Sgt E W Scith, (Wireless Air Gunner) 406290 Sgt C G Brooks, (Wireless Air Gunner) 406284 Sgt R A Bartsch, (Wireless Air Gunner)
Those who lost their lives in the crash are buried in the El Alamein War Cemetery, Egypt.
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402660 Sergeant DOWNES, Rupert Frederick Arding Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/103/257 Commonwealth Ware Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Hurricane Z 4031 1 Mets RAF
Summary: On the 7th October 1942, Hurricane Z4031 on a non-operational flight crashed at 1415 hours, four miles north west of Ballah drome, Middle East. and the pilot was killed. According to a Pilot flying in the same formation, Downes pointed to his instrument panel, then tried to land on a piece of flat sand. The engine was giving off black smoke turning to white smoke, and the starboard under carriage was lowered. The aircraft capsized on landing. Crew: RAAF
402660 Sgt R F A Downes, (Pilot)
Sgt Downes is buried in the Moascar War Cemetery, Egypt.
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414618 Sergeant WOOLLEY, Robert Mayer Source: AWM 237 (65) NAA : A705, 163/179/262 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
Anson DJ 575 10 (C) AFU RAF
Summary: On the 5th December 1942, Anson DJ575 took off on a night flight from RAF Station Dumfries, Scotland, and crashed at Brownhill Farm, Carsphairn, Kircudbrightshire, Scotland. All the crew were killed. It was considered that the Pilot lost control of the aircraft. Crew: RAF RAF RAAF RAF RAF
FO Sawyer, J Captain (Pilot) PO Allen, P R (1st Navigator) 414618 Sgt R M Woolley, ((2nd Navigator) Sgt W A Edwards, (Staff Wireless Operator) LAC W T Whiting, (Wireless Operator under training)
FO Sawyer is buried in the Aldershot Civil Cemetery, UK. PO Allen is buried in the Dumfries (St Andrew’s) Roman Catholic Cemetery, UK. Sgt Woolley is buried in the Troqueer New Burial Ground, Scotland. Troqueer is one mile south west of the Dumfries railway station. Scotland. Sgt Edwards is buried in the Kensal Green (St Marty’s) Roman Catholic Cemetery, UK. LAC Whiting is buried in the Brighton and Preston Cemetery, UK.
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409826 Sergeant FREW, Harold George Source: AWM237 (65) NAA : A705, 166/14/189 Commonwealth War Graves records Aircraft Type: Serial number: Radio call sign: Unit:
1 FUP RAF
Summary: On the 19th April 1944, Sgt Frew was struck by an aircraft on take off while crossing the runway at Gibraltar on duty. He was buried at sea near Gibraltar. The Cemetery at Gibraltar had been rendered inaccessible due to enemy action. Sgt’s Frew name is commemorated on the Gibraltar Memorial.
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