Aircraft | |
Serial Number | |
Markings |
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Campbeltown (Kilkerran) Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Division 3. Grave 900.. |
Epitaph | WE SHALL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU SMILING |
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 210 |
Service Number | 1269034 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 4 |
Squadron | 1652 HCU |
Trade | Ground |
Country of origin if different | United Kingdom |
Start Date | 30-11--0001 |
End Date | 30-11--0001 |
Takeoff Station | |
Day/Night raid | |
Operation | |
Reason for Loss | Killed when Halifax NR282 of 1652 CU swung on take off from Marston Moor and crashed into the stationary Halifax LK786. ORB describes Cook as an FMA (Flight Mechanic- Airframe) and McMillan FME (Flight Mechanic- Electrical). Both were changing a wheel on LK786 when the accident happened. |