Chaffey, Hector Clayton (Sergeant)

Killed in Flying Accident 1944-September-30

Sergeant Hector Clayton Chaffey RAFVR

Birth Date: 1923-August-16

Born: Musgravetown Newfoundland

Parents: Albert C. & Bessie Chaffey

Spouse:

Home: Musgravetown, Newfoundland (parents)

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: unkown date

Service

RAFVR

Unit

42 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)

Base

RAF Ashbourne

Rank

Sergeant

Position

Air Gunner

Service Numbers

798757

Final Burial
Google MapStonefall Cemetery
Sec E Row E Grave 19

42 Operational Training Unit RAF Ashbourne, Whitley Mk V Z-6878 on a night training flight crashed near Airmyn, Goole, England, cause unknown, although the crew were found wearing their parachutes and one of the propellers was feathered, suggesting some sort of engine problem.

Killed includes Chaffey: Sergeant Daniel Hannan, RAF KIA St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Moston Lancashire. Flight Sergeant George Pigott, RAF pilot KIA Warriston Cermatorium, Edinburgh Sergeant Maurice Silver RAF Willesden Jewish Cemetery, Middlesex. Sergeant Alan Frederick West RAF KIA Gayton Road Cemetery, King's Lynn Norfolk.

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