Clyde, Eric Alston
Personal Information
Rank | F/S |
Forename(s) | Eric Alston |
Surname | Clyde |
Gender | M |
Age | 21 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 18-04-1943 |
Next of Kin | Son of Thomas and Sophia Clyde, of Alkham, Kent. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Handley Page Halifax II |
Serial Number | R9448 |
Markings | -L |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Dishforth Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Grave 67. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 146 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 924233 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 6 |
Squadron | 1659 HCU |
Trade | Wireless Operator |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 18-04-1943 |
End Date | 18-04-1943 |
Takeoff Station | Topcliffe |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training- two engine flying practice |
Reason for Loss | Spun out of control and crashed onto Crockley Hill |