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SIMPSON, Alexander

Aircraft Information
Aircraft Handley Page Halifax
Serial Number L9501
Markings TL-Y
Memorial information
Burial/Memorial Country United Kingdom
Burial/Memorial Place Kirriemuir Cemetery
Grave Reference Sec. H. Grave 493..
Epitaph
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase 2
Panel Number 241
Enlistment information
Service Number 647593
Service Royal Air Force
Group 4
Squadron 35 (Madras Presidency)
Trade Wop/AG
Country of origin if different United Kingdom
Last Operation information
Start Date 30-06-1941
End Date 30-06-1941
Takeoff Station Linton-on-Ouse
Day/Night raid Day
Operation Kiel- a daylight attack using cloud cover to proetect the bombers
Reason for Loss On the return leg home after bombing the target area successfully the aircraft was attacked by Bf110 fighters. Sgt Simpson was hit by the gunfire and despite the crew's efforts he sadly died before the aircraft landed safely at Linton on Ouse.