Gasken, Robert
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Robert |
Surname | Gasken |
Gender | M |
Age | 28 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 03-09-1942 |
Next of Kin | Son of Robert James Gasken and Mary Bell Gasken, of Gateshead. Husband of Isabelle Gasken, of Gateshead. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Handley Page Halifax II |
Serial Number | W1163 |
Markings | GV-U |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Gateshead East Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Div. 34. Grave 125. |
Epitaph | EVER REMEMBERED BY HIS LOVING WIFE AND SON |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 168 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 807051 |
Service | Royal Air Force (Auxiliary Air Force) |
Group | 4 |
Squadron | 1652 CU |
Trade | Flight Engineer |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 03-09-1942 |
End Date | 03-09-1942 |
Takeoff Station | Marston Moor |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training- night circuit training |
Reason for Loss | Thought that the port outer engine failed on approaching the runway and while opening up the throttle to go round again, the pilot allowed the nose to rise too steeply and he lost control. Burst into flames as it hit the ground |