Chapman, Frederick John
Personal Information
Rank | F/O |
Forename(s) | Frederick John |
Surname | Chapman |
Gender | M |
Age | 21 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 17-10-1943 |
Next of Kin | Son of Percy Henry and Emily Chapman, of Catford, London. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Short Stirling III |
Serial Number | EH960 |
Markings | ZO-X |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Cambridge City Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Grave 14145. |
Epitaph | IN LOVING MEMORY OF HAPPY DAYS SPENT TOGETHER |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 143 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 132777 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 3 |
Squadron | 196 |
Trade | Navigator |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/1166/20 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/1166/19 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 17-10-1943 |
End Date | 17-10-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Witchford |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Air Test |
Reason for Loss | Crashed into the Wash due to excessive vibrations leading to loss of control |