Richardson, Royston Thomas
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Royston Thomas |
Surname | Richardson |
Gender | M |
Age | |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 24-08-1940 |
Next of Kin | Son of Mr. and Mrs. Richardson, of the Brick-layer Arms, Coventry. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington IA |
Serial Number | N2945 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Runnymede Memorial |
Grave Reference | Panel 18. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 90 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 740461 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 6 |
Squadron | 11 OTU |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Miscellaneous Information
He was educated at King Henry VIII School and on leaving was employed Aero Department of Siddeley Motors Ltd. He resided at 24, Cromwell Street, Coventry. |
Casualty Pack Number Find Out More
AIR 81/2749 (P354150/40 Part A) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 24-08-1940 |
End Date | 24-08-1940 |
Takeoff Station | Bassingbourn |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training- air gunnery exercise over the Irish Sea near Isle of Man |
Reason for Loss | At 1100 the Wellington went into the sea off Bradda Head 2 miles WNW from Castletown. |