Gubbins, Cyril John
Personal Information
Rank | F/S |
Forename(s) | Cyril John |
Surname | Gubbins |
Gender | M |
Age | 28 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 06-06-1944 |
Next of Kin | Son of John Henry and Alice Arm Gubbins, of York. Husband of Renee Jane Gubbins, of York. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington X |
Serial Number | JA619 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Fulford Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Sec. 2. Row J. Grave 2. |
Epitaph | WORTHY OF EVERLASTING LOVE |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 174 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 657840 |
Service | Royal Air Force |
Group | 2TAF |
Squadron | 69 |
Trade | Air Bomber |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 06-06-1944 |
End Date | 06-06-1944 |
Takeoff Station | Northolt |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training- night flying exercise |
Reason for Loss | Starboard inner engine lost power and an emergency landing was attempted at Wratting Common. Tragically, the aircraft ploughed into a Stirling which had burst a tyre on landing and was awaiting being removed from the runway. Both aircraft caught light and the bodies of the two airmen were not found until the fire had been extinguished |