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MITCHELL, Peter

Personal Information
Rank F/O
Forename(s) Peter Edward
Surname Mitchell
Gender M
Age 31
Decorations DFC
Date of death 05-04-1944
Next of kin Son of Alexander and Agnes Mitchell, of Glasgow.
Aircraft Information
Aircraft de Havilland Mosquito
Serial Number
Markings
Memorial information
Burial/Memorial Country United Kingdom
Burial/Memorial Place Glasgow (Eastwood) Old and New Cemetery
Grave Reference Sec. E. (New Part). Grave 682..
Epitaph
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase 2
Panel Number 213
Enlistment information
Service Number 135429
Service Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Group 8
Squadron 109
Trade Navigator/Air Bomber
Country of origin if different United Kingdom
Last Operation information
Start Date 05-04-1944
End Date 06-04-1944
Takeoff Station
Day/Night raid Night
Operation Krefeld
Reason for Loss One engine failed, after which the pilot lost control and gave the order to abandon, which P/O Mitchell complied with. The pilot subsequently regained control and was able to return the aircraft safely to base. Sadly, P/O Mitchell drowned and his body was picked up the following day by a Royal Navy warship.