Brooks, Arthur James
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Arthur James |
Surname | Brooks |
Gender | M |
Age | 30 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 11-04-1943 |
Next of Kin | Son of Frederick Simon and Frances Caroline Brooks, of Leytonstone. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Avro Manchester I |
Serial Number | R5841 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | City of London Cemetery and Crematorium, Manor Park |
Grave Reference | Screen Wall. Square 241. Coll. grave 108018. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 13 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 908789 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 5 |
Squadron | 1660 HCU |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 11-04-1943 |
End Date | 11-04-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Swinderby |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Circuit Practice |
Reason for Loss | Crash landed on the banks of the River Brant following a fire in an engine. |