Reed, Frederick William
Personal Information
Rank | W/O |
Forename(s) | Frederick William |
Surname | Reed |
Gender | M |
Age | 28 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 19-06-1943 |
Next of Kin | Son of Frederick and Gertrude Reed, of Tunbridge Wells. Husband of Kathleen Vera Reed, of Tunbridge Wells. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Miles Martinet I |
Serial Number | HP464 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Tunbridge Wells Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Cons. Sec. 19B. Grave 70. |
Epitaph | ONE OF THE BRAVEST ONE OF THE BEST CALLED ABOVE TO ETERNAL REST |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 88 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1189480 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 92 |
Squadron | 11 OTU |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 19-06-1943 |
End Date | 19-06-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Oakley |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Air firing detail off the Norfolk coast. |
Reason for Loss | At around 1640 and approaching the completion of the exercise the Martinet lost height and ditched off Burnham. |