Laycock, Arthur L.
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Arthur L. |
Surname | Laycock |
Gender | M |
Age | 20 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 30-03-1943 |
Next of Kin | Son of Tom Lonsdale Laycock and Betty Laycock, of Amblerthorn. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington III |
Serial Number | Z1747 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Queensbury Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Sec. A. Grave 131. |
Epitaph | REMEMBRANCE, LOVE'S LAST GIFT |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 197 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1549850 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 3 |
Squadron | 1483 Flt |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 30-03-1943 |
End Date | 30-03-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Marham |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training- cine camera gun sortie |
Reason for Loss | The main spar assembly failed outboard of the starboard engine. Spun in near Barton Bendish, WSW of Swaffham, Norfolk |