Chell, John Francis
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | John Francis |
Surname | Chell |
Gender | M |
Age | 25 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 03-05-1941 |
Next of Kin | Son of Francis Joseph and Annie Chell. Husband of Joan Chell, of West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Bristol Blenheim IV |
Serial Number | T2234 |
Markings | SR-H |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Runnymede Memorial |
Grave Reference | Panel 41. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 143 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 751489 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 2 |
Squadron | 101 |
Trade | WOp/AG |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Other Memorials
Location | St. Mary & St. Peter's Church, Ludford Magna, Lincolnshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Sqn Standard & Roll of Honour in wooden bookcase |
Memorial Text | In memory of 101 Squadron 1943-45 based at RAF Ludford Magna |
Location | Village Centre, Ludford Magna, Lincolnshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Stone Pillar & Brass plaque on adjacent bench |
Memorial Text | In memory of 101 Squadron 1943-45 based at RAF Ludford Magna |
Location | The White Hart PH, Ludford Magna, Lincolnshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Metal on external wall of PH |
Memorial Text | In memory of the men and women of 101 Squadron 1943-45 |
Location | The National Aboretum, Alrewas, Staffordshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Stone Monument |
Memorial Text | This memorial is dedicated to all those who served on 101 Squadron, and honours those who made the ultimate sacrifice. We will remember you. |
Casualty Pack Number Find Out More
AIR 81/6218 (P358814/41) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/801/24 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/801/23 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 03-05-1941 |
End Date | 03-05-1941 |
Takeoff Station | Manston |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Anti-shipping patrol |
Reason for Loss | Hit by flak and ditched off Dungeness. Some of the crew were witnessed getting out of the stricken aircraft but were never found |