Gibberd, James Ernest
Personal Information
Rank | F/O |
Forename(s) | James Ernest |
Surname | Gibberd |
Gender | M |
Age | 27 |
Decorations | DFC |
Date of Death | 25-02-1945 |
Next of Kin | Son of Ernest and Isobella Gibberd, of Perth, Western Australia, Husband of Rose Adelaide Gibberd, of Cottesloe, Western Australia. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Avro Lancaster I |
Serial Number | ME490 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Cambridge City Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Grave 15919. |
Epitaph | HIS DUTY NOBLY DONE. WE'LL NEVER FORGET YOU, "JIM" |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 39 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 415639 |
Service | Royal Australian Air Force |
Group | |
Squadron | 1660 HCU |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | Australia |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 25-02-1945 |
End Date | 25-02-1945 |
Takeoff Station | Swinderby |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training |
Reason for Loss | While demonstrating three engine landings the Lancaster stalled and crashed from 300 feet10 mins into the flight. |