Edmiston, John Leonard
Personal Information
Rank | P/O |
Forename(s) | John Leonard |
Surname | Edmiston |
Gender | M |
Age | 24 |
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Date of Death | 20-08-1952 |
Next of Kin | Son of Alfred L. & Ethel Edminston |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | English Electric Canberra B2 |
Serial Number | WE116 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Woodford Parish Church, Woodford, Essex |
Grave Reference | |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | Post-War |
Panel Number | POST (not yet erected on site) |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 2490130 |
Service | Royal Air Force |
Group | |
Squadron | 231 OCU |
Trade | Navigator |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 20-08-1952 |
End Date | 20-08-1952 |
Takeoff Station | Bassingbourn |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | |
Reason for Loss | Aircraft was descending on return to base at the end of night training flight when it struck the ground and crashed at North Thirlfield, Hertfordshire. Cause not established |