Whitworth, Charles Robert
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Charles Robert |
Surname | Whitworth |
Gender | M |
Age | 28 |
Date of Death | 25-05-1942 |
Next of Kin | Son of Robert and Fanny Georgiana Whitworth, of Shepshed, Husband of Beatrice Whitworth, of Loughborough. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington IC |
Serial Number | DV840 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Shepshed Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Plot 93. Grave 5. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 115 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1202832 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 91 |
Squadron | 22 OTU |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Other Memorials
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 |
Miscellaneous Information
Many sources incorrectly quote this aircraft serial number as DV480 |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Please note that this list gives all the losses aboard the quoted aircraft and occasionally these may have occurred on an earlier date when the aircraft was not itself lost. Please check the dates of death carefully.
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 25-05-1942 |
End Date | 25-05-1942 |
Takeoff Station | Stratford upon Avon |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training- night navigation exercise |
Reason for Loss | During take-off struck another of the unit's aircraft (AD625) and was totally destroyed. A very strong cross-wind was held to be a contributory factor. |