Shortlands, Kent, England
Brigg Cemetery, Brigg, Lincolnshire, England
Halifax Mk II W1225 PM-?
Aircraft was hit by flak over the target, incapacitating pilot Gilby. The controls were taken by Navigator Cassidy who had started his training as a pilot. He brought the aircraft back to the Humber Estuary, about 3 miles from Elsham Wolds, where he attempted to ditch the aircraft. Unfortunately it crashed, killing all aboard.
Gilby, Joseph Norman (Pilot Officer)
Killed in Action 1942-August-07
Birth Date: unkown date
Born:
Parents: Stanley Provo Gilby and Emily Gilby
Spouse: Irene Ivy Gilby, of Shortlands
Home: Shortlands, Kent, England
Enlistment:
Enlistment Date: unkown date
Service
RAF
Unit
103 (B) Sqn- Squadron (RAF)
Noli Me Tangere Touch me not
Base
RAF Elsham Wolds
Rank
Pilot Officer
Position
pilot
Service Numbers
115137