Prowse, Trevor
Personal Information
Rank | AC1 |
Forename(s) | Trevor |
Surname | Prowse |
Gender | M |
Age | |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 06-10-1938 |
Next of Kin |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Handley Page Harrow II |
Serial Number | K6971 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | Norway |
Burial/Memorial Place | Fjære Churchyard |
Grave Reference | |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | Pre-War |
Panel Number | PRE (not yet erected on site) |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 550109 |
Service | Royal Air Force |
Group | |
Squadron | 215 |
Trade | |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Miscellaneous Information
Body recovered at Arendal near Kristiansand, Norway. For many years, the grave was tended by a local gentleman who discovered Prowse’s body when it was washed ashore. |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 06-10-1938 |
End Date | 06-10-1938 |
Takeoff Station | Honington |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training |
Reason for Loss | Aircraft missing in storm over the English Channel during night exercise off Dungerness. Believed struck by Lightning |