Buchan, John Sydney
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | John Sydney |
Surname | Buchan |
Gender | M |
Age | 21 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 27-10-1943 |
Next of Kin | Son of Gavin Struthers Buchan and Sarah Davidson Buchan, of Edinburgh. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington IC |
Serial Number | R1790 |
Markings | TX-E |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Colinton Parish Churchyard, Southern Extension |
Grave Reference | Sec. P. Grave 25. |
Epitaph | IN SACRED REMEMBRANCE OF OUR BELOVED SON |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 14 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1565131 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 92 |
Squadron | 11 OTU |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 27-10-1943 |
End Date | 27-10-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Westcott |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Night training |
Reason for Loss | Take off at 1942 to practice night time circuits and landings. After several circuits, at 1955, R1790 was seen to swing to starboard as it climbed out, moments later hitting a tree near Wotton Underward , bursting into flames. |