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YOUNG, Norman

Aircraft Information
Aircraft Martin Baltimore V
Serial Number FW358
Markings -G
Memorial information
Burial/Memorial Country Italy
Burial/Memorial Place Staglieno Cemetery, Genoa
Grave Reference III. A. 10..
Epitaph
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase 3
Panel Number Not yet erected on site
Enlistment information
Service Number 1238128
Service Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Group
Squadron 13 (XIII)
Trade WOp
Country of origin if different United Kingdom
Last Operation information
Start Date 11-09-1944
End Date 12-09-1944
Takeoff Station Cecina
Day/Night raid Night
Operation Armed reconnaissance to Rapollo - Piacenza - Gasteggio - Pavia - Caslpusterlengo - Parma - Massa area.
Reason for Loss Caught fire and crashed between Borgo Val di Taro and Pontremoli. Sgt. Barratt was mortally wounded and stated before he died that the aircraft was struck by a flare or rocket.