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MCGAVIN, Ian

Personal Information
Rank F/S
Forename(s) Ian Malcolm James
Surname McGavin
Gender M
Age 31
Decorations MiD
Date of death 18-12-1942
Next of kin Son of James John and Mabel Dora Kate McGavin, of Hamble.
Aircraft Information
Aircraft
Serial Number
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Memorial information
Burial/Memorial Country United Kingdom
Burial/Memorial Place Hamble (St. Andrew) Churchyard
Grave Reference N. E. Corner..
Epitaph BELOVED IAN. R.I.P.
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase 1
Panel Number 71
Enlistment information
Service Number 561820
Service Royal Air Force
Group 5
Squadron 90
Trade
Country of origin if different United Kingdom
Last Operation information
Start Date 30-11--0001
End Date 30-11--0001
Takeoff Station Ridgewell
Day/Night raid
Operation
Reason for Loss Killed whilst attempting to shore up a Short Stirling whose undercarriage was about to collapse- an issue which was well known at the time. (Source: 3 Group Bomber Command- Chris Ward and Steve Smith, Pen and Sword publications)