Mottram, Standish Cecil
Personal Information
Rank | F/O |
Forename(s) | Standish Cecil |
Surname | Mottram |
Gender | M |
Age | 23 |
Date of Death | 07-03-1940 |
Next of Kin | Son of Dr. James Cecil and Mrs Rhoda Mottram, of Northwood, Middlesex. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Bristol Blenheim IV |
Serial Number | N6165 |
Markings | SR-S |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Highgate Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Square 139. Grave 24554. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 216 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 36164 |
Service | Royal Air Force |
Group | 2 |
Squadron | 101 |
Squadron Motto | Mens afitat molem (Mind over matter) |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Other Memorials
Location | Adjacent to former MQ Site, West Raynham, Norfolk |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Brick Memorial, Inscribed Slate Tablets and Concrete Plinth |
Memorial Text | Dedicated to the memory of all who served at West Raynham, military and civilian of all ranks 1939 - 1994 |
Location | St. Mary & St. Peter's Church, Ludford Magna, Lincolnshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Sqn Standard & Roll of Honour in wooden bookcase |
Memorial Text | In memory of 101 Squadron 1943-45 based at RAF Ludford Magna |
Location | Village Centre, Ludford Magna, Lincolnshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Stone Pillar & Brass plaque on adjacent bench |
Memorial Text | In memory of 101 Squadron 1943-45 based at RAF Ludford Magna |
Location | The White Hart PH, Ludford Magna, Lincolnshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Metal on external wall of PH |
Memorial Text | In memory of the men and women of 101 Squadron 1943-45 |
Location | The National Aboretum, Alrewas, Staffordshire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Memorial Type | Inscribed Stone Monument |
Memorial Text | This memorial is dedicated to all those who served on 101 Squadron, and honours those who made the ultimate sacrifice. We will remember you. |
Miscellaneous Information
He was a former Army officer |
Casualty Pack Number Find Out More
AIR 81/1885 (P351328/40) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Please note that this list gives all the losses aboard the quoted aircraft and occasionally these may have occurred on an earlier date when the aircraft was not itself lost. Please check the dates of death carefully.
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 07-03-1940 |
End Date | 07-03-1940 |
Takeoff Station | West Raynham |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training |
Reason for Loss | Flew into high voltage overhead cables and crashed near Diss, killing two of the three-man crew |