Aircraft | Avro Lancaster III |
Serial Number | JA686 |
Markings | OL-K |
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Rode Hill (Christ Church) Churchyard |
Grave Reference | S.W. Corner.. |
Epitaph | HE DIED THE NOBLEST DEATH A MAN MAY DIE, FIGHTING FOR GOD AND RIGHT AND LIBERTY |
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 182 |
Service Number | 972195 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 8 |
Squadron | 83 |
Trade | WOp/AG |
Country of origin if different | United Kingdom |
Alderson-Hiller J (F/O) |
Bailey F J (LAC) |
Brundell J H (LAC) |
Craigie D H (Sgt) |
McDowell M W (Cpl (W)) |
Murphy M J (W/O) |
Nicholas J T (LAC) |
Start Date | 26-11-1943 |
End Date | 26-11-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Wyton |
Day/Night raid | Day |
Operation | - |
Reason for Loss | Exploded on its dispersal after an electrical fault ignited the photo-flash |