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HORTON EV
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HORTON, Eric

Personal Information
Rank AC2
Forename(s) Eric Vincent
Surname Horton
Gender M
Age 30
Decorations
Date of death 15-11-1940
Next of kin Son of James and Catherine Horton.
Aircraft Information
Aircraft
Serial Number
Markings
Memorial information
Burial/Memorial Country United Kingdom
Burial/Memorial Place Driffield Cemetery
Grave Reference Grave 6137..
Epitaph
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase 2
Panel Number 184
Enlistment information
Service Number 751162
Service Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Group 4
Squadron Driffield
Trade (Uncertain)
Country of origin if different United Kingdom
Last Operation information
Start Date 30-11--0001
End Date 30-11--0001
Takeoff Station Driffield
Day/Night raid
Operation
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. AC2 Horton was injured and died about three months later.