Bovett, George William
Personal Information
Rank | F/O |
Forename(s) | George William |
Surname | Bovett |
Gender | M |
Age | |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 08-08-1944 |
Next of Kin |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Avro Lancaster I |
Serial Number | NN700 |
Markings | LS-Q |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Runnymede Memorial |
Grave Reference | Panel 204. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 133 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 157902 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 3 |
Squadron | 15 (XV) |
Trade | Wireless Operator |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Other Memorials
Location | Church of St. John, Beck Row, Suffolk |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Slate Tablet on rear external wall of Church |
Memorial Text | In remembrance of all who served at RAF Mildenhall and associated aerodromes in the cause of freedom, 1939-1945 |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/204/16 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/204/15 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 07-08-1944 |
End Date | 08-08-1944 |
Takeoff Station | Mildenhall |
Day/Night Raid | Night (83% moon) |
Operation | Rocquecourt- to bomb an enemy stronghold in the Normandy battle area. Part of a 1019 aircraft bomber force to attack five enemy strongholds ahead of the advancing Allies. Only 660 aircraft bombed and much damage was caused to the targets. 10 aircraft lost (9.8%). |
Reason for Loss | Crashed in the English Channel |