Horton, Eric Vincent
Personal Information
Rank | AC2 |
Forename(s) | Eric Vincent |
Surname | Horton |
Gender | M |
Age | 30 |
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Date of Death | 15-11-1940 |
Next of Kin | Son of James and Catherine Horton. |
Aircraft Information
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Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Driffield Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Grave 6137. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 184 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 751162 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 4 |
Squadron | Driffield |
Trade | (Uncertain) |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 30-11--0001 |
End Date | 30-11--0001 |
Takeoff Station | Driffield |
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Reason for Loss | On 15th August 1940 there was a German air raid on Driffield airfield. At approximately midday, around 50 Ju 88 bombers attacked the aerodrome, killing 13 military personnel and 1 civilian, and destroying 12 Whitley aircraft. The 169 bombs dropped caused extensive damage, with many buildings, including all five hangars, being either damaged or destroyed. AC2 Horton was injured and died about three months later. |