Sayers, John Bertram
Personal Information
Rank | S/L |
Forename(s) | John Bertram |
Surname | Sayers |
Gender | M |
Age | 25 |
Decorations | AFC MiD |
Date of Death | 25-02-1945 |
Next of Kin | Son of Laurence and Olive Mary Sayers, of Sedgefield. M.R.Ae.S. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Avro Lancaster I |
Serial Number | ME490 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Sedgefield New Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Sec. B. Grave 218. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 94 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 131547 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | |
Squadron | 1660 HCU |
Trade | 2nd Pilot |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 25-02-1945 |
End Date | 25-02-1945 |
Takeoff Station | Swinderby |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training |
Reason for Loss | While demonstrating three engine landings the Lancaster stalled and crashed from 300 feet10 mins into the flight. |