Charlton, Frank
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Frank |
Surname | Charlton |
Gender | M |
Age | 20 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 28-12-1942 |
Next of Kin | Son of George Edward and Annie Charlton, of Ferryhill. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V |
Serial Number | Z6669 |
Markings | -F |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Ferryhill Cemetery, Durham |
Grave Reference | Sec. I. Grave 66. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 143 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1077327 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 91 |
Squadron | 10 OTU Det |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 28-12-1942 |
End Date | 28-12-1942 |
Takeoff Station | St. Eval |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Anti-submarine patrol |
Reason for Loss | Diverted to Exeter due to very poor weather conditions. Very low on fuel, the pilot climbed to allow the crew to bale out but he then lost control while trying to force-land in a field. Burst into flames on impact |