Smith, Brian Patten
Personal Information
Rank | F/O |
Forename(s) | Brian Patten |
Surname | Smith |
Gender | M |
Age | 21 |
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Date of Death | 12-04-1945 |
Next of Kin | Son of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Smith, of Newtown, Tasmania, Australia. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Avro Lancaster I |
Serial Number | NG222 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Runnymede memorial |
Grave Reference | Panel 283. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 243 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 428057 |
Service | Royal Australian Air Force |
Group | 7 |
Squadron | 1654 HCU |
Trade | Navigator |
Country of Origin | Australia |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 12-04-1945 |
End Date | 12-04-1945 |
Takeoff Station | Wigsley |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training- air-to-sea firing practice |
Reason for Loss | Flew into the sea north of Spurn Head |