Aircraft | Savoia-Marchetti SM.73P |
Serial Number | |
Markings |
Burial/Memorial Country | France |
Burial/Memorial Place | St. Pol War Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Row B. Grave 14.. |
Epitaph | HE DIED THAT WE MIGHT LIVE |
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 72 |
Service Number | 78975 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | |
Squadron | 271 |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of origin if different | United Kingdom |
Start Date | 23-05-1940 |
End Date | 23-05-1940 |
Takeoff Station | Merville, France |
Day/Night raid | Day |
Operation | To deliver supplies |
Reason for Loss | Just after takeoff, the airfield was strafed by Me109s. This aircraft was also shot down |