Aircraft | Handley Page Halifax II |
Serial Number | DT511 |
Markings | MP-D |
Burial/Memorial Country | Germany |
Burial/Memorial Place | Reichswald Forest War Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Coll. grave 21. B. 9-14.. |
Epitaph | FATHER, IN THY GRACIOUS KEEPING LEAVE WE NOW OUR LOVED ONE SLEEPING |
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 259 |
Service Number | 574449 |
Service | Royal Air Force |
Group | 4 |
Squadron | 76 |
Trade | Flight Engineer |
Country of origin if different | Eire |
Adams W E (Sgt) |
Anderson D (F/O) |
Brimble W S (P/O) |
Davey J (Sgt) |
Forman R W (F/S) |
Henschel W A (F/S) |
Peacock M H (Sgt) |
Tredinnick F G (Sgt) |
Start Date | 20-12-1942 |
End Date | 21-12-1942 |
Takeoff Station | Linton-on-Ouse |
Day/Night raid | Night |
Operation | Duisburg. 232 aircraft, 12 losses (5.2%). Clear conditions lead to much damage |
Reason for Loss | Shot down by a night-fighter and crashed between Liedern and Bocholt |