Follett, Albert
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Albert |
Surname | Follett |
Gender | M |
Age | 20 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 07-11-1943 |
Next of Kin | Son of George J. Follett and Jessie I. Follett, of Grand Bank, Newfoundland. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington IC |
Serial Number | Z9106 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Oxford (Botley) Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Plot I/2. Grave 98. |
Epitaph | AND I SHALL SEE HIM FACE TO FACE AND TELL THE STORY SAVED BY GRACE |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 36 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | R/176962 |
Service | Royal Canadian Air Force |
Group | 91 |
Squadron | 15 OTU |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of Origin | Newfoundland |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 06-11-1943 |
End Date | 07-11-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Hampstead Norris |
Day/Night Raid | Night (71% moon) |
Operation | Training- Bullseye exercise |
Reason for Loss | Starboard engine surged while in the flare path. The pilot had no choice but to force land straight ahead but hit trees. |