Aircraft | Avro Lancaster I |
Serial Number | NX584 |
Markings | JO-V |
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Runnymede Memorial |
Grave Reference | Panel 273.. |
Epitaph |
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 10 |
Service Number | 3041131 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 5 |
Squadron | 463 (Australian) |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of origin if different | United Kingdom |
Adrain R R A (F/O) |
Baulderstone T H (F/O) |
Bomby J (W/O) |
Hill J W (F/S) |
Philip W S (Sgt) |
Start Date | 08-04-1945 |
End Date | 09-04-1945 |
Takeoff Station | Waddington |
Day/Night raid | Night |
Operation | Lutzkendorf |
Reason for Loss | Hit by flak, causing the aircraft to roll to port just as the bombs were away. Recovered by the pilot but then a fire became established on the starboard wing. Had to be abandoned before reaching Allied lines and only the rear gunner, Sgt D Broadhead, survived. No trace of the aircraft or crew was ever found. |