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PEATE, Norman

Aircraft Information
Aircraft Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V
Serial Number BD257
Markings -N
Memorial information
Burial/Memorial Country United Kingdom
Burial/Memorial Place St. Martin's Churchyard, Shropshire
Grave Reference N.E. Part. Sec. A. Grave 188..
Epitaph IN GOD'S OWN TIME WE SHALL MEET AGAIN
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase 1
Panel Number 83
Enlistment information
Service Number 1739039
Service Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Group 93
Squadron 81 OTU
Trade Ground Staff
Country of origin if different United Kingdom
Last Operation information
Start Date 07-09-1943
End Date 07-09-1943
Takeoff Station Sleap
Day/Night raid Day
Operation Training
Reason for Loss Aircraft went out of control and hit control tower at high speed before exploding, killing three ground staff and seriously injuring two others.