Chambers, Sydney
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Sydney |
Surname | Chambers |
Gender | M |
Age | 33 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 08-10-1940 |
Next of Kin | Son of Frederick and Jane Chambers, of Newcastle-On-Tyne. Husband of Elizabeth Chambers. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Bristol Blenheim lV |
Serial Number | L4883 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Newcastle-Upon-Tyne (All Saints) Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Sec. M. Cons. Grave 353. |
Epitaph | MAY HE REST IN PEACE |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 18 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 759176 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 6 |
Squadron | 13 OTU |
Trade | Observer |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Casualty Pack Number Find Out More
AIR 81/3681 (P355314/40) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 08-10-1940 |
End Date | 08-10-1940 |
Takeoff Station | Bicester |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training- formation flying practice |
Reason for Loss | Collided with another 13 OTU aircraft (Blenheim IV L6783)- both aircraft being totally destroyed and both crews killed |