Santo, Frank Robert
Personal Information
Rank | WO1 |
Forename(s) | Frank Robert |
Surname | Santo |
Gender | M |
Age | 22 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 05-05-1943 |
Next of Kin | Son of Alexander and Margaret Santo, of Bender, Saskatchewan, Canada. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington X |
Serial Number | HF630 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Evesham Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Grave 1378. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 94 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | R/70901 |
Service | Royal Canadian Air Force |
Group | 91 |
Squadron | 22 OTU |
Trade | Wireless Operator |
Country of Origin | Canada |
Other Memorials
Location | Santo Island, Saskatchewan |
Country | Canada |
Memorial Type | Island |
Memorial Text |
Location | St. Peter's Church, Wellesbourne Mountford, Warwickshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Metal Plaque |
Memorial Text | A dedication to the men and women who were killed while serving with 22 OTU during World War 2 |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 05-05-1943 |
End Date | 05-05-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Wellesbourne Mountford |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Cross-country exercise |
Reason for Loss | Aircraft took off on cross country flight. At 1259hrs, the aircraft suffered starboard engine failure and dived into the ground near Hidcote Manor, Hidcote Bartrim. The manor located 1 mile ESE of village Mickleton, 8 miles NNW of Moreton- in -Marsh. |