Watson, Robert Arthur McLester
Personal Information
Rank | P/O |
Forename(s) | Robert Arthur McLester |
Surname | Watson |
Gender | M |
Age | 22 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 11-01-1937 |
Next of Kin | Son of Andrew Robert & Alice Marie Watson of 117 LeStrange St, Knoxville, Adelaide, South Australia |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Boulton Paul Overstrand |
Serial Number | K4564 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Cremated and ashes scattered over crash site |
Grave Reference | |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | Pre-War |
Panel Number | PRE (not yet erected on site) |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | |
Service | Royal Air Force |
Group | |
Squadron | 101 |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | Australia |
Other Memorials
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. |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 11-01-1937 |
End Date | 11-01-1937 |
Takeoff Station | Bicester |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training |
Reason for Loss | Aircraft flew into ground in fog at Swanbourne, Buckinghamshire |