Hancox, Haydn Spencer
Personal Information
Rank | Cpl |
Forename(s) | Haydn Spencer |
Surname | Hancox |
Gender | M |
Age | 31 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 22-04-1945 |
Next of Kin | Son of William Theodore and Henrietta Hancox, of Swansea. Husband of Edna Louvain Hancox, of Uplands, Swansea. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Avro Lancaster III |
Serial Number | PB463 |
Markings | EA-T |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Oystermouth Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Sec. O. Grave 110. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 44 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1136875 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | |
Squadron | 5015 ACR |
Trade | Ground Staff |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
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Last Operation Information
Start Date | 22-04-1945 |
End Date | 22-04-1945 |
Takeoff Station | Fulbeck |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Transit |
Reason for Loss | Flying low round the circuit went into a dive and crashed into buildings at 0957 and into a parade from 5015 airfield construction unit. Ten died and 5 others succumbed to their injuries |