Blackadder, William Smith
Personal Information
Rank | P/O |
Forename(s) | William Smith |
Surname | Blackadder |
Gender | M |
Age | 21 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 24-07-1942 |
Next of Kin | Son of John and Maggie Liddel Blackadder. Husband of Rita Mary Blackadder, of Woodston, Peterborough, Northamptonshire. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Bristol Blenheim IV |
Serial Number | Z7428 |
Markings | WV- |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | Germany |
Burial/Memorial Place | Sage War Cemetery |
Grave Reference | 14. C. 1. |
Epitaph | PEACE, PERFECT PEACE |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 131 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 134028 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 4 |
Squadron | 18 (Burma) |
Trade | WOp/AG |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/244/8 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/244/7 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 23-07-1942 |
End Date | 24-07-1942 |
Takeoff Station | Wattisham |
Day/Night Raid | Night (80% moon) |
Operation | Intruder duties over Vetcha airfield |
Reason for Loss | Lost over Germany |