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Cope, John Francis (Sergeant)

Killed in Action 1944-June-09

Male Head

Birth Date: unkown date (age unknown)

Service
RAF
Unit
51 (B) Sqn- Squadron (RAF)
Swift And Sure
Base
RAF Snaith
Rank
Sergeant
Marshal
Air Chief MarshalA/C/M
Air MarshalA/M
Air Vice MarshalA/V/M
Air CommodoreA/C
Group CaptainG/C
Wing CommanderW/C
Squadron LeaderS/L
Flight LieutenantF/L
Flying OfficerF/O
Pilot OfficerP/O
Warrant Officer 1st ClassWO1
Warrant Officer 2nd ClassWO2
Flight SergeantFS
SergeantSGT
CorporalCPL
Senior AircraftmanSAC
Leading AircraftmanLAC
Aircraftman 1st ClassAC1
Aircraftman 2nd ClassAC2
Position
Air Gunner
Service Numbers
1588638

Halifax Mk III LN364

Crashed onto high ground near Holme-on-the-Wolds, Yorkshire on their return, in poor weather, after being diverted to Driffield, Yorkshire.

The air gunner was found still in his turret, dazed but otherwise relatively unscathed.

Target
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