Aircraft | Bristol Blenheim IV |
Serial Number | T2226 |
Markings |
Burial/Memorial Country | Libya |
Burial/Memorial Place | Benghazi War Cemetery |
Grave Reference | 8. A. 14.. |
Epitaph |
Phase | 3 |
Panel Number | Not yet erected on site |
Service Number | 89057 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | |
Squadron | 11 (XI) |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of origin if different | United Kingdom |
Prentice J D M (Sgt) |
Young D A (F/Sgt) |
Start Date | 01-01-1942 |
End Date | 01-01-1942 |
Takeoff Station | LG 147 (Bu Amud) |
Day/Night raid | Day |
Operation | Army Co-operation |
Reason for Loss | Hit by flak just after leaving the target and shot down in flames exploding on hitting the ground. |