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YOUNG JR
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YOUNG, James

Aircraft Information
Aircraft Bristol Blenheim IV
Serial Number L9206
Markings
Memorial information
Burial/Memorial Country United Kingdom
Burial/Memorial Place North Luffenham (St. John The Baptist) Churchyard
Grave Reference Grave 10..
Epitaph GOD SAW THE ROAD WAS GETTING ROUGH SO HE CALLED HIM HOME, SAYING, "PEACE BE THINE
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase 1
Panel Number 120
Enlistment information
Service Number R/87403
Service Royal Canadian Air Force
Group 7
Squadron 13 OTU
Trade Pilot
Country of origin if different Canada
Last Operation information
Start Date 02-05-1942
End Date 02-05-1942
Takeoff Station Bicester
Day/Night raid Day
Operation Training- navigation exercise
Reason for Loss Crashed 11.35hrs 3 miles east of Billesdon, 8 miles ESE of Leicester. The aircraft was seen to dive almost vertically, hit the ground and explode.