Aircraft | Avro Lancaster III |
Serial Number | DV220 |
Markings | AS- |
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Deane (St. Mary) Churchyard |
Grave Reference | Sec. A.H. Grave 14.. |
Epitaph | JESU, IN THY MIGHTY KEEPING LEAVE WE NOW OUR LOVED ONE SLEEPING |
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 111 |
Service Number | 991198 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 1 |
Squadron | 166 |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of origin if different | United Kingdom |
Allan F F G (P/O) |
Dykes W A (Sgt) |
Yelland J J (P/O) |
Start Date | 22-10-1943 |
End Date | 23-10-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Kirmington |
Day/Night raid | Night |
Operation | Kassel |
Reason for Loss | Attacked by two Ju88s after leaving the target area, killing the rear gunner. The aircraft otherwise made a safe return to base. |