Knapp, Charles Francis
Personal Information
Rank | P/O |
Forename(s) | Charles Francis |
Surname | Knapp |
Gender | M |
Age | 21 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 24-10-1943 |
Next of Kin | Son of Wilfrid Charles and Linda Knapp, of Woodingdean, Sussex. Scholar of New College, Oxford. B.A. (Oxon.). |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V |
Serial Number | BD386 |
Markings | ZV-S |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Runnymede Memorial |
Grave Reference | Panel 132. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 60 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 144325 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 91 |
Squadron | 19 OTU |
Trade | Navigator |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Other Memorials
Location | Off A96, Balnageith near Forres, Grampian, Scotland |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Stone Cairn, Inscribed Metal Plaques & Aircraft Sculpture |
Memorial Text | Dedicated to all who served with 19 OTU, RAF Forres |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 24-10-1943 |
End Date | 24-10-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Kinloss |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training- evening flying exercise |
Reason for Loss | Came down in the sea off the Aberdeenshire coast |