Tibbles, Richard Edward
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Richard Edward |
Surname | Tibbles |
Gender | M |
Age | 18 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 28-08-1944 |
Next of Kin | Son of Victor and Elsie Tibbles, of Swanton Novers, Norfolk. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V |
Serial Number | Z6739 |
Markings | OO-G |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Runnymede Memorial |
Grave Reference | Panel 239. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 107 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 2235184 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 91 |
Squadron | 19 OTU |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Other Memorials
Location | Off A96, Balnageith near Forres, Grampian, Scotland |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Stone Cairn, Inscribed Metal Plaques & Aircraft Sculpture |
Memorial Text | Dedicated to all who served with 19 OTU, RAF Forres |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 28-08-1944 |
End Date | 28-08-1944 |
Takeoff Station | Kinloss |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Cross country exercise |
Reason for Loss | Lost without trace with crew of six |