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ABBERTON, John

Personal Information
Rank P/O
Forename(s) John
Surname Abberton
Gender M
Age
Decorations
Date of death 11-08-1942
Next of kin Husband of E. M. Abberton, of Stone.
Aircraft Information
Aircraft Short Stirling I
Serial Number W7568
Markings HA-D
Memorial information
Burial/Memorial Country United Kingdom
Burial/Memorial Place Stone Cemetery, Staffordshire
Grave Reference Sec. D. R.C. Grave 1773..
Epitaph
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase 2
Panel Number 121
Enlistment information
Service Number 107179
Service Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Group 3
Squadron 218 (Gold Coast)
Trade Pilot
Country of origin if different United Kingdom
Fellow Servicemen
Jeffrey J H (Sgt)
Last Operation information
Start Date 11-08-1942
End Date 12-08-1942
Takeoff Station Downham Market
Day/Night raid Night
Operation Mainz. 154 aircraft. Centre of Mainz was badly damaged, including many ancient and cultural buildings such as the museum and castle.
Reason for Loss Starboard outer engine burst into flames shortly after takeoff. Crashed at Brandon, Suffolk. Five crew members baled out in the last few moments and survived uninjured