Aircraft | Short Stirling I |
Serial Number | W7568 |
Markings | HA-D |
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Belfast City Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Sec. B.1. Grave 813.. |
Epitaph |
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 189 |
Service Number | 1062344 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 3 |
Squadron | 218 (Gold Coast) |
Trade | Observer |
Country of origin if different | United Kingdom |
Abberton J (P/O) |
Start Date | 11-08-1942 |
End Date | 12-08-1942 |
Takeoff Station | Downham Market |
Day/Night raid | Night |
Operation | Mainz. 154 aircraft. Centre of Mainz was badly damaged, including many ancient and cultural buildings such as the museum and castle. |
Reason for Loss | Starboard outer engine burst into flames shortly after takeoff. Crashed at Brandon, Suffolk. Five crew members baled out in the last few moments and survived uninjured |