Jones, Russell James Gibson
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Russell James Gibson |
Surname | Jones |
Gender | M |
Age | 20 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 09-03-1942 |
Next of Kin | Son of Charles Arthur and Elizabeth Emily Jones, of Reading, Berkshire. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Handley Page Halifax II |
Serial Number | R9450 |
Markings | TL-K |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Runnymede Memorial |
Grave Reference | Panel 87. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 191 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1169608 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 3 |
Squadron | 35 (Madras Presidency) |
Trade | WOp/AG |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Other Memorials
Location | Roadside Location, Graveley, Cambridgeshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Memorial Stone |
Memorial Text | Graveley Airfield 1942-1945 8 Group Bomber Command 35 Squadron Pathfinder Force 692 Squadron Light Night Striking Force R.A.F. To commemorate this airfield in honour of those who served the nation aircrew, groundstaff & WAFF of United Kingdom Dominions, C |
Location | All Saints Church, Offord Cluny, Cambridgeshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Stained Glass Window, Sqn Badge & Roll of Honour |
Memorial Text | Remember before God all those airmen and airwomen 3who served with 35 Squadron R.A.F. Graveley 1939-1945 |
Casualty Pack Number Find Out More
AIR 81/12608 (P366749/42) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/379/27 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/379/26 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 09-03-1942 |
End Date | 10-03-1942 |
Takeoff Station | Linton-on-Ouse |
Day/Night Raid | Night (49% moon) |
Operation | Essen. Gee enabled and another disappointment, just like the night before |
Reason for Loss | Crashed off Mablethorpe, Lincs |