Wilkes, George Samuel
Personal Information
Rank | F/L |
Forename(s) | George Samuel |
Surname | Wilkes |
Gender | M |
Age | 33 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 24-07-1954 |
Next of Kin | Son of George B. & Elizabeth D. Wilkes |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | English Electric Canberra B2 |
Serial Number | WJ720 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | All Saint's Churchyard, Wittering, Cambridgeshire |
Grave Reference | |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | Post-War |
Panel Number | POST (not yet erected on site) |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 201044 |
Service | Royal Air Force |
Group | |
Squadron | 40 |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 24-07-1954 |
End Date | 24-07-1954 |
Takeoff Station | Wittering |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | |
Reason for Loss | Aircraft was on approach to RAF Marham after night sortie when it crashed near North Elmham, Norfolk. Cause was possible engine surge on Port Engine |