Forsyth, Ian Newton
Personal Information
Rank | F/S |
Forename(s) | Ian Newton |
Surname | Forsyth |
Gender | M |
Age | 27 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 10-08-1941 |
Next of Kin | Son of Francis Forsyth and Elizabeth Finlay Forsyth. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Bristol Blenheim IV |
Serial Number | V5854 |
Markings | MQ-L |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Runnymede Memorial |
Grave Reference | Panel 36. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 165 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 564607 |
Service | Royal Air Force |
Group | 2 |
Squadron | 226 |
Trade | Observer |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Miscellaneous Information
The Squadron was on temporary detachment to RAF Manston (from RAF Wattisham) at the time |
Casualty Pack Number Find Out More
AIR 81/8200 (P361229/41) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/1406/36 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/1406/35 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 10-08-1941 |
End Date | 10-08-1941 |
Takeoff Station | Manston |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Anti-shipping patrol |
Reason for Loss | Hit by flak while leading an attack on a convoy |