Sanderson, John Edward
Personal Information
Rank | F/L |
Forename(s) | John Edward |
Surname | Sanderson |
Gender | M |
Age | 23 |
Decorations | DFC |
Date of Death | 24-03-1944 |
Next of Kin | Son of William Edward and Marion Sanderson, of Withington, Manchester. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Handley Page Halifax II |
Serial Number | DT482 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Salendine Nook Baptist Chapelyard |
Grave Reference | Sec. E. Grave 600. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 237 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 142852 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 1 |
Squadron | 1656 HCU |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Miscellaneous Information
Had flown at least 26 operational sorties with 76 Sqn |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 24-03-1944 |
End Date | 24-03-1944 |
Takeoff Station | Lindholme |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training- night circuits and landings |
Reason for Loss | Crashed and burst into flames near Auckley, ESE of Doncaster. It was concluded by the Board of Enquiry that the most likely cause of the crash was raising the flaps too early and then overshooting the runway. |