Operation: Training
Date: 9th March 1942
Unit: No. 137 Squadron
Type: Westland Whirlwind
Serial: P7036
Base: RAF Matlaske, Norfolk.
Location: White Horse Common, North Walsham, Norfolk
Pilot: P/O. Charles Wilbert De-Shane J/15148 RCAF Age 20. Killed
REASON FOR LOSS:
Not many details available on this loss.
Burial Details:
P/O. Charles Wilbert De-Shane. Scottow Cemetery, Norfolk. Grave 264. Son of Joseph and Florence Emaline De-Shane, of Guelph, Ontario, Canada.
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