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BOWERS, Frank

Personal Information
Rank Sgt
Forename(s) Frank
Surname Bowers
Gender M
Age 20
Decorations
Date of death 26-07-1944
Next of kin Son of Benton Truefit Bowers and Marjorie Bowers, of Derby.
Aircraft Information
Aircraft Short Stirling III
Serial Number EF252
Markings -C
Memorial information
Burial/Memorial Country United Kingdom
Burial/Memorial Place Littleover (St. Peter) Churchyard
Grave Reference .
Epitaph
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase 2
Panel Number 134
Enlistment information
Service Number 1581065
Service Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Group 3
Squadron 1657 HCU
Trade Navigator
Country of origin if different United Kingdom
Fellow Servicemen
Abraham K J (Sgt)
Collis S T (Sgt)
Palmer K A M (F/S)
Whiffin D J (Sgt)
Last Operation information
Start Date 26-07-1944
End Date 26-07-1944
Takeoff Station Shepherds Grove
Day/Night raid Day
Operation Training
Reason for Loss Starboard outer engine failed just after takeoff and before the pilot could take any corrective action, crashed into the Watch office.