Birkett, John
Personal Information
Rank | F/O |
Forename(s) | John |
Surname | Birkett |
Gender | M |
Age | 22 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 01-04-1944 |
Next of Kin | Son of The Revd. Alvan Birkett, B.A., and Mabel Emily Birkett, of Chesham Bois Rectory, Buckinghamshire. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Handley Page Halifax II |
Serial Number | JP190 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Manchester Crematorium |
Grave Reference | Panel 8. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 131 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 151757 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 1 |
Squadron | 1656 HCU |
Trade | Air Bomber |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 01-04-1944 |
End Date | 01-04-1944 |
Takeoff Station | Lindholme |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training- night navigation exercise |
Reason for Loss | Flew into high ground close to Muckle Knowe, Roxburghshire, and burst into flames |