Horinek, Jindrich
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Jindrich |
Surname | Horinek |
Gender | M |
Age | 30 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 06-04-1942 |
Next of Kin | Of Czechoslovakia. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington IC |
Serial Number | P9299 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | East Wretham (St. Ethelbert) Churchyard |
Grave Reference | Grave 24/42. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 184 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 787929 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 3 |
Squadron | 1429 Flt |
Trade | Air Bomber |
Country of Origin | Czechoslovakia |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 06-04-1942 |
End Date | 06-04-1942 |
Takeoff Station | East Wretham |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training- cross-country flying exercise |
Reason for Loss | Flying low in bad weather, entered a valley and was suddenly confronted by rising ground. Unable to climb or turn to safety, crashed on Bryn Uchat, NW of Llanymawddwy |