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DAWS, Arthur

Aircraft Information
Aircraft
Serial Number
Markings
Memorial information
Burial/Memorial Country United Kingdom
Burial/Memorial Place Hull Northern Cemetery
Grave Reference Compt. 192. Grave 11..
Epitaph TO HIM BE THE GLORY BOTH NOW AND FOR EVER
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase 2
Panel Number 154
Enlistment information
Service Number 752795
Service Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Group 4
Squadron 77
Trade Ground
Country of origin if different United Kingdom
Last Operation information
Start Date 15-08-1940
End Date 15-08-1940
Takeoff Station Driffield
Day/Night raid Day
Operation Ground attack by Luftwaffe
Reason for Loss On 15th August 1940 there was a German air raid on Driffield airfield. At approximately midday, around 50 Ju 88 bombers attacked the aerodrome, killing 13 military personnel and 1 civilian, and destroying 12 Whitley aircraft. The 169 bombs dropped caused extensive damage, with many buildings, including all five hangars, being either damaged or destroyed.