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7 April 1940 Wellington Mk IA - N2949 - KO-H |
Became separated from the main formation and shot down by Me 110s.
ORB. 7/4/40.
1105. The twelve aircraft took off one at a time.
1115. The last aircraft took off. They met 9 Sqdn. and set course.
The target, a cruiser and 6 destroyers, was not discovered.
'A' Flight got left behind on the return journey and was attacked by between two and four M.E.110's.
Two of our aircrafts were shot down, captains P/O WICKENKAMP (Wellington Mk IA P2524 KO-F) and P/O GAYFORD.
It is believed one enemy aircraft was shot down.
1825. First aircraft returned.
1855 The last aircraft returned
Source: 115 Squadron Roll of Honour by D. Bruce, W. R. Chorley, J. G. J. de Haan.
Gayford Roy Allen - Canada
P/O - Service No 40295
Age:
RAF
Son of
Runnymede Memorial - panel 8
Source: CWGC - Photo and newspaper clipping via Find a grave, by Operation:PictureMe
Nicol William Frederick
Sgt - Service No 740335
Age: 21
RAFVR
Son of James and Mary Louisa Nicol, of Coventry.
Runnymede Memorial - Panel 18
Source GWGC.
Murphy Michael Francis
Sgt - Service No 580735
Age: 20
RAF
Son of James and Margaret Murphy, of Tramore, Co. Waterford, Republic of Ireland.
Runnymede Memorial - panel 17
Source GWGC.
Moore Robert John
Sgt - Service No 522730
Age: 23
RAF
Son of Charles William and Elsie Hannah Moore, of Vange, Essex.
His brother Harold Arthur also died, 7 Jan 1946, on service. Able Seaman, no. C/JX 640864 Royal Navy, HMS Pembroke.
Runnymede Memorial - panel 17
The brothers names are mentioned on the same headstone.
Harold's parents rest with him in his wargrave.
Source GWGC - photo: Find a grave by buttershap.
Armstrong Daniel
Leading Aircraftsman - Service No 543847
Age: 20
RAF
Son of John Thomas Armstrong and Sarah Ann Armstrong, of Carlisle, Cumberland.
Runnymede Memorial - panel 22
Source GWGC.
Moss John
Aircraftman 1st Class - Service No 629737
Age:
RAF
Son of
Runnymede Memorial - panel 25
Source GWGC.