Russell-Collins, Charles Robert
Personal Information
Rank | F/S |
Forename(s) | Charles Robert |
Surname | Russell-Collins |
Gender | M |
Age | |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 19-09-1942 |
Next of Kin |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Short Stirling I |
Serial Number | W7578 |
Markings | LS- |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | France |
Burial/Memorial Place | Noyers le Val Communal Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Grave 7. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 236 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 527236 |
Service | Royal Air Force |
Group | 3 |
Squadron | 15 (XV) |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/203/42 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/203/41 |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 19-09-1942 |
End Date | 20-09-1942 |
Takeoff Station | Bourn |
Day/Night Raid | Night (75% moon) |
Operation | Munich. 89 aircraft, 6 losses (6.7%). Approx 40% of the bombers dropped their bomb loads within 3 miles of the target |
Reason for Loss | Crashed at Noyers le Val, France |