Hill, Stanley Albert
Personal Information
Rank | F/O |
Forename(s) | Stanley Albert |
Surname | Hill |
Gender | M |
Age | 21 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 25-09-1944 |
Next of Kin | Son of Henry Albert and Lilian Grace Hill of Brentford. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Short Stirling III |
Serial Number | LK561 |
Markings | GP-A |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Isleworth Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Block R. Grave 108. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 49 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 172421 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 5 |
Squadron | 1661 HCU |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 25-09-1944 |
End Date | 25-09-1944 |
Takeoff Station | Winthorpe |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Night navigation exercise |
Reason for Loss | Suffered severe engine problems over Bradwell Bay. The pilot did his utmost to get the aircraft under control and his efforts allowed the other eight men on board to bale out safely |