Abberton, John
Personal Information
Rank | P/O |
Forename(s) | John |
Surname | Abberton |
Gender | M |
Age | |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 11-08-1942 |
Next of Kin | Husband of E. M. Abberton, of Stone. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Short Stirling I |
Serial Number | W7568 |
Markings | HA-D |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Stone Cemetery, Staffordshire |
Grave Reference | Sec. D. R.C. Grave 1773. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 121 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 107179 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 3 |
Squadron | 218 (Gold Coast) |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 11-08-1942 |
End Date | 11-08-1942 |
Takeoff Station | Downham Market |
Day/Night Raid | Night |
Operation | Mainz. 154 aircraft. Centre of Mainz was badly damaged, including many ancient and cultural buildings such as the museum and castle. |
Reason for Loss | Starboard outer engine burst into flames shortly after takeoff. Crashed at Brandon, Suffolk. Five crew members baled out in the last few moments and survived uninjured |