Aircraft | Handley Page Halifax II |
Serial Number | ST578 |
Markings |
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Walney Island (St. Mary) Churchyard |
Grave Reference | Sec. C. Grave 105.. |
Epitaph | HIS BROTHER THOMAS SERGEANT OBSERVER, R.A.F. KILLED IN ACTION, FRANCE 28TH MARCH 1943 AGE 31 |
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 142 |
Service Number | 1453551 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 4 |
Squadron | 1658 HCU |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of origin if different | United Kingdom |
Aitken D P (Sgt) |
Martin N (Sgt) |
Robinson F J (Sgt) |
Robson F W (Sgt) |
Stabler E (Sgt) |
Vincent K (Sgt) |
Start Date | 23-11-1943 |
End Date | 23-11-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Riccall |
Day/Night raid | Day |
Operation | Training- night cross-country exercise |
Reason for Loss | Flew into Great Wherside at Kettlewell, Yorkshire- possibly due to icing |