Leng, Vernon Hardcastle
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Vernon Hardcastle |
Surname | Leng |
Gender | M |
Age | 20 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 16-07-1941 |
Next of Kin | Son of William Hardcastle Leng and Mabel Jessie Leng, of Earl's Court, London. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington IC |
Serial Number | X3220 |
Markings | BL-H |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Mortlake Crematorium |
Grave Reference | Panel 8. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 198 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1150760 |
Service | Royal Air Force |
Group | 3 |
Squadron | 40 |
Trade | WOp/AG |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Casualty Pack Number Find Out More
AIR 81/7677 (P360610/41) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/412/34 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/412/33 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 16-07-1941 |
End Date | 17-07-1941 |
Takeoff Station | Alconbury |
Day/Night Raid | Night (44% moon) |
Operation | Hamburg- nickel |
Reason for Loss | Pilot became dazzled by searchlights. Crashed at West Caister, Norfolk |