Piper, John Simpson
Personal Information
Rank | F/S |
Forename(s) | John Simpson |
Surname | Piper |
Gender | M |
Age | 35 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 15-08-1944 |
Next of Kin | Son of James and Lily Piper, of Coulsdon. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Handley Page Halifax V |
Serial Number | DG277 |
Markings | OO-F |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Coulsdon (St. John) Churchyard, Coulsdon and Purley |
Grave Reference | Grave 259. |
Epitaph |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 226 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | 1880334 |
Service | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Group | 4 |
Squadron | 1663 HCU A Flt |
Trade | Flight Engineer |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Miscellaneous Information
Henceforth the speed for such training sorties was raised to 160 knots |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 14-08-1944 |
End Date | 15-08-1944 |
Takeoff Station | Rufforth |
Day/Night Raid | Night (14% moon) |
Operation | Training- night navigation exercise |
Reason for Loss | Flew into high ground in poor visibility at Long Marston near York |