Wright, George William
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | George William |
Surname | Wright |
Gender | M |
Age | 22 |
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Date of Death | 01-04-1951 |
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Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Airspeed Oxford I |
Serial Number | NM510 |
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Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Greatham Cemetery, County Durham, England |
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IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | Post-War |
Panel Number | POST (not yet erected on site) |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 4020223 |
Service | Royal Air Force |
Group | |
Squadron | Marham |
Trade | Passenger |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 01-04-1951 |
End Date | 01-04-1951 |
Takeoff Station | Marham |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Local training sortie |
Reason for Loss | While completing a low pass over the runway at a height of 50 feet, the twin engine aircraft nosed down and crashed onto a barrack block. All four crew members were killed. The cause of the loss of control was not determined. |