Aircraft | de Havilland Mosquito XVI |
Serial Number | PF404 |
Markings | M5-H |
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Cambridge City Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Grave 15753.. |
Epitaph | ALWAYS REMEMBERED |
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 121 |
Service Number | 150225 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 8 |
Squadron | 128 |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of origin if different | United Kingdom |
Casey A J (F/S) |
Start Date | 14-01-1945 |
End Date | 15-01-1945 |
Takeoff Station | Wyton |
Day/Night raid | Night |
Operation | Berlin. 83 Mosquitoes, 6 lost (of which 5 were lost due to bad weather on return to base) |
Reason for Loss | Starboard engine failed shortly after takeoff and the aircraft crashed as the pilot attempted a force-landing at Woodhurst airfield |