Blair, David Jack
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | David Jack |
Surname | Blair |
Gender | M |
Age | 21 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 17-09-1940 |
Next of Kin | Son of William Blair and Margaret Blair (Nee Wood). |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Handley Page Hampden I |
Serial Number | P4311 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Pembrey (St. Illtyd) Churchyard |
Grave Reference | Row 1. Grave 7. |
Epitaph | BE THOU FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH AND I WILL GIVE THEE A CROWN OF LIFE |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 10 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 754538 |
Service | Royal Air Force |
Group | 6 |
Squadron | 14 OTU |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 17-09-1940 |
End Date | 17-09-1940 |
Takeoff Station | Pembrey |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Bristol channel for air firing practice |
Reason for Loss | Crashed during attempted forced-landing after returning from air firing exercise AT Kidwelly |