Bird, Sydney
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Sydney |
Surname | Bird |
Gender | M |
Age | 20 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 04-05-1944 |
Next of Kin | Son of Joseph and Mary Ann Bird, of Normanby. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Handley Page Halifax II |
Serial Number | BB316 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Eston Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Sec. P. Grave 70. |
Epitaph | THE LORD WILL LINK THE BROKEN CHAIN WHEN IN HEAVEN WE MEET AGAIN |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 131 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1494307 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 1 |
Squadron | 1662 HCU |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Miscellaneous Information
It is thought that the starboard inner engine may have cut in the final moments due to running out of fuel. |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 03-05-1944 |
End Date | 04-05-1944 |
Takeoff Station | Blyton |
Day/Night Raid | Night (83% moon) |
Operation | Training- Bullseye detail |
Reason for Loss | Returned to base with starboard outer engine feathered. Made a steep turn to the right, lost height and crashed near Kirton in Lindsey, Lincolnshire. Burst into flames on impact. |