Aircraft | Avro Anson |
Serial Number | R9811 |
Markings |
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Harwell Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Grave 557.. |
Epitaph | GOD OWNED HIS LIFE HE LED IT WELL GOD CALLED HIM HOME WITH HIM TO DWELL |
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 1 |
Service Number | 1274161 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 6 |
Squadron | 15 OTU |
Trade | Ground |
Country of origin if different | United Kingdom |
Start Date | 12-12-1941 |
End Date | 13-12-1941 |
Takeoff Station | Hampstead Norris |
Day/Night raid | Night |
Operation | Training- Night cross-country exercise |
Reason for Loss | AC2 Abdee was killed instatntly after being struck by R9811 (flown by 741728 Sgt. Canton) as he crossed the flare path on foot for a night cross-country exercise. |