Whitecross, James Standley
Personal Information
Rank | F/S |
Forename(s) | James Standley |
Surname | Whitecross |
Gender | M |
Age | |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 22-10-1943 |
Next of Kin | Of Bermuda. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Avro Lancaster III |
Serial Number | ED630 |
Markings | QR-E |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | Germany |
Burial/Memorial Place | Hanover War Cemetery |
Grave Reference | 11. A. 10. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 115 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1382599 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 5 |
Squadron | 61 |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Miscellaneous Information
ED630 was initially coded as QR-C Bar but sustained damage in combat on 31 August -1 September 1943. it was withdrawn from service until 18 September 1943 for repairs and when it came back online it was coded as QR-E. |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/578/20 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/578/19 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 22-10-1943 |
End Date | 23-10-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Syerston |
Day/Night Raid | Night (32% moon) |
Operation | Kassel |
Reason for Loss | Aircraft took off at 1759hrs. Shot down by night fighter crashing at 2130hrs between Uslar and Dinkelhausen. |