Wheeler, John Francis Charles
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | John Francis Charles |
Surname | Wheeler |
Gender | M |
Age | |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 23-10-1944 |
Next of Kin |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Handley Page Halifax II |
Serial Number | BB284 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Bridgwater (Quantock Road) Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Sec. C. Grave 214. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 263 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1586690 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 1 |
Squadron | 1656 HCU |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 23-10-1944 |
End Date | 23-10-1944 |
Takeoff Station | Lindholme |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training |
Reason for Loss | Starboard engine failed and the aircraft crashed at Little Stretton, Shropshire. Five crew members bailed out but the pilot and bomb aimer were killed |