Abel, Leslie Francis
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Leslie Francis |
Surname | Abel |
Gender | M |
Age | 21 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 21-01-1944 |
Next of Kin | Son of Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Abel, of Hammersmith, London. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Avro Lancaster I |
Serial Number | R5895 |
Markings | EM-B |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | Germany |
Burial/Memorial Place | Berlin 1939-1945 War Cemetery |
Grave Reference | 5. B. 32. |
Epitaph | IN LOVING MEMORY. MOTHER, TOMMY, BOB, MARIE AND VALERIE. "GOD'S WILL BE DONE |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 1 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1615651 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 5 |
Squadron | 207 |
Trade | Flight Engineer |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 21-01-1944 |
End Date | 21-01-1944 |
Takeoff Station | Spilsby |
Day/Night Raid | Night |
Operation | Magdeburg |
Reason for Loss | It was also reported that R5895 was flying away from the target at the time it was attacked by a night fighter with the Lancaster crashing on the outskirts of Dannigkow. The local population were taking cover at the time and no eye witness could provide any further details. The aircraft caught fire and ammunition could be heard exploding |