Molinas, Frank Francis
Personal Information
Rank | F/O |
Forename(s) | Frank Francis |
Surname | Molinas |
Gender | M |
Age | 23 |
Decorations | DFC |
Date of Death | 19-07-1944 |
Next of Kin | Son of Charles and Mary Jose Molinas, of Mackay, Queensland, Australia. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Avro Lancaster III |
Serial Number | LM378 |
Markings | PG-J |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | France |
Burial/Memorial Place | Montreuil-Aux-Lions British Cemetery |
Grave Reference | 2. D. Coll. grave 4-5. |
Epitaph | ALWAYS REMEMBERED |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 75 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 425454 |
Service | Royal Australian Air Force |
Group | 5 |
Squadron | 619 |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | Australia |
Other Memorials
Location | Dunholme Lodge Farm, Dunholme, Lincolnshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Metal Plaque |
Memorial Text | In memory of the crew of Lancaster LM378 of 619 Sqn, shot down on ops, 19th July 1944. One crew member survived |
Location | Dunholme Lodge Farm, Dunholme, Lincolnshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Brick Pillar with Inscribed Stone Tablet & Metal Lancaster Sculpture |
Memorial Text | R.A.F. Dunholme Lodge In memory of those who served here 1942 - 1946 |
Location | William Farr School, Welton, Lincolnshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Information Board |
Memorial Text | Site of RAF Dunholme Lodge 1942 - 1945 |
Location | St. Peter's Church, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Metal Plaque |
Memorial Text | A memorial to all those who served with 619 Sqn during WW2 |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/2137/2 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/2131/27 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 18-07-1944 |
End Date | 19-07-1944 |
Takeoff Station | Dunholme Lodge |
Day/Night Raid | Night (2% moon) |
Operation | Revigny |
Reason for Loss | Take off: 2302. Having released their bombs, LM378 hit by night fighter crashing at Montreuil-aux-Lions (Aisne)16km WSW of Chateau Thierry. Six crew killed, one parachuted and evaded capture |