Gardner, Sidney Alfred

Killed in Flying Accident 1942-09-21

Male Head

Birth Date: 1921

Born:

Home: Romford, United Kingdom

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: Unknown

Service

RAFVR

Unit

1 OTU- Operational Training Unit (RAF)

Base

Rank

Sergeant

Position

Sergeant

Service Numbers

1375858

The crew was completing a night training mission when the twin engine aircraft struck the slope of Mt Slieau Freoaghane located in the center of the Isle of Man. The aircraft was destroyed and all four occupants were killed.

Lockheed Hudson A-28 A-29 AT-18

Lockheed Hudson
Source National Air Force Museum of Canada.
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The Lockheed Hudson was an American-built light bomber and coastal reconnaissance aircraft built initially for the Royal Air Force (RAF) shortly before the outbreak of the Second World War and primarily operated by the RAF thereafter. The Hudson served throughout the war, mainly with Coastal Command, but also in transport and training roles, as well as delivering agents into occupied France. They were also used extensively with the Royal Canadian Air Force's (RCAF) anti-submarine squadrons.National Air Force Museum of Canada.

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