Ell, Derek Eugene
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Derek Eugene |
Surname | Ell |
Gender | M |
Age | 19 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 17-09-1944 |
Next of Kin | Son of Alfred William and Elsie Ell, of Brighton. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Handley Page Halifax II |
Serial Number | BB360 |
Markings | GV-B |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Hove New Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Block 1. Grave 97. |
Epitaph | HE WILL SPEED US ONWARD WITH A CHEER AND WAVE BEYOND THE STARS THAT ALL IS WELL |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 160 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 3030988 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 4 |
Squadron | 1652 HCU |
Trade | Flight Engineer |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Miscellaneous Information
Air accident investigators found a sheared elevator control joint at the scene |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 17-09-1944 |
End Date | 17-09-1944 |
Takeoff Station | Marston Moor |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training- three engine flying practice |
Reason for Loss | Dived into the ground on approach to the airfield with its wheels down. Burst into flames on impact at Angram, WSW of York. |