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#	Name*	First Names	Rank	Service No.	Born	Nationality	Role	Awards	Air Force	Command	Unit	DateofIncident *See Note	Aircraft	Type	Serial	Code	Victories (Fighters)	Base	Time	Mission	Incident	Fate	Commemorated	Photo (Click to Expand)	Referring Database	Notes	Links/Archive Reports
3601	Scott	Desmond James	Grp Capt		Ashburton, Canterbury	New Zealand	Pilot	DSO OBE DFC & Bar	RAF & RNZAF	Fighter Command	3Sqn 198Sqn 486Sqn (NZ) Tangmere Wing 123 Wing		Hurricane, Typhoon				8 [5+3]									Ace 5 (Foreman) In January 1941, Scott and E.L 'Nipper' Joyce, another New Zealander from Scott's Wigram course, were posted to 3Sqn, which was then based at Skeabrae in the Orkney Islands, defending the nearby naval base at Scapa Flow. On 3 April 1941, 3Sqn was transferred to Martlesham Heath near Ipswich and became part of 11 Group. On 9 April, they were joined by 71Sqn, and both units settled down to a quiet period of convoy patrols. Both units were equipped with Hurricane Marks IIA and IIB, armed with eight and 12 .303-inch Browning machine guns, respectively, although these were being changed for the improved Mark IIC, which was armed with four 20 mm Hispano cannon. It became apparent that 3Sqn was expected to operate both by day and by night in a wide range of roles: 'The reason for our shift south soon became obvious. Instead of waiting for the Luftwaffe to visit Britain, the hierarchy of the RAF had decided to take the air war into the enemy's domain. Not only were we expected to carry out attacks on enemy shipping and targets in Belgium and France, we were also expected to do night fighter patrols over London – a dual role that was versatile but very exhausting. We could cover most operations from Martlesham Heath, but fighter nights over London had to be carried out from Debden on account of its runways and better night-flying facilities. Thus we could be attacking shipping in the morning (Roadsteads), escorting Blenheim or Stirling bombers over France in the afternoon (Circuses) and flying defensive patrols over London on the same night.' — Desmond J. Scott, 'One More Hour' Scott made his first claims on 7 August 1941, a pair of Bf-109s damaged over Le Touquet. During night intruder operations over the Netherlands, Scott was to claim several kills during the first half of 1942, totalling 3.5 claimed destroyed, 3 probables and 3 damaged. He was promoted flight sergeant in May 1942 before being commissioned in July, becoming a flight commander in August. In September, he received the Distinguished Flying Cross and Bar, was promoted to squadron leader, and rested from operations, serving with HQ Fighter Command in a staff position. In April 1943, he converted to the Hawker Typhoon and joined 198Sqn as a squadron leader, before moving to command 486Sqn (NZ), flying offensive fighter-bomber operations over Europe. In the next four months, he claimed another 2 destroyed and 2 shared destroyed. In August 1943, he received the Distinguished Service Order and became Wing Leader, RAF Tangmere. In November 1943, he was rested and posted as Commanding Officer, RAF Hawkinge. In March 1944, he commanded the newly formed 123 Wing, flying Typhoons, taking the unit to Europe during mid-1944, and becoming the youngest group captain in the RNZAF. He finished his tour in February 1945. He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for rescuing a pilot from a burning crashed aircraft. Scott's claims for the war were 5 (and 3 shared) aircraft destroyed, 4 (and 2 shared) 'probables', 5 (and 1 shared) damaged
3602	Scott	Roy Harold	Sergeant	R/137578	Age 20	Canada	Air Gunner		RCAF	Bomber Command	75Sqn RNZAF	1942-10-11	Wellington	III	BK341	AA-?		RAF Mildenhall, Suffolk	1800	Gardening	Crashed near Skallingen	Killed	Esbjerg Cemetery (Fourfelt). Grave AIII. 9. 14.		Paradie Archive Database	Born on the 10th November 1921 at Cobalt. Worked as a moulder prior to service. Trained at Camp Borden, Canada. Son of Daniel R. and Annie B. Scott, of Cobalt, Ontario, Canada. Grave inscription: 'His Cheery Smile And Heart Of Gold No Dearer Son This World Could Hold. Mum & Dad.	Archive report
3603	Scott	Leslie McKenzie	Flight Sergeant	NZ/401291	1917		Pilot		RNZAF	Bomber Command	12Sqn	1942-03-13	Wellington	II	Z8578	PH-		Binbrook	2015	Dunkerque	German death cards state Wellington aircraft crashed in flames on the Belgium coast on 13 March 1942 at 2305. Three bodies were recovered from the crash but were unidentifiable.	Killed	Runnymede Memorial Panel 117			Son of Robert Alexander Scott and Ivy Beatrice Scott, of Brown's Bay, Auckland, New Zealand
3604	Scott	D F	Flight Sergeant	NZ416173					RNZAF	Bomber Command	166Sqn	1943-07-08	Wellington	X	HF453	AS-X		Kirmington	.0013.	Gardening	?	Killed	Runnymede
3605	Scott	Howard George	Flight Sergeant	NZ/424527	Born on the 05th December 1921	New Zealand	Pilot		RNZAF	Fighter Command	488Sqn RNZAF	1944-07-14	Mosquito	NF.XIII	MM551	ME-X		RAF Zeals, Wiltshire	2315	Patrol	Crashed near Southampton	Killed	Brookwood Military Cemetery. Grave 8.AA.5	courtesy Jenifer Lemaire		Read Archive Report
3606	Scott	Bruce Frederick	Flying Officer	421536	Age 22	New Zaland	Bomb Aimer		RNZAF	Bomber Command	622Sqn	1945-04-19	Lancaster	B.I	PA285	GI-O		RAF Mildenhall, Suffolk	957	Regensburg	Failed To Return Mildenhall. The aircraft was hit by flak and seen going out of control as five parachutes were observed to leave the Lancaster. Crash Burgweinting, 5km SE , of Regensburg. It is reported that three of the bodies were found in the wreckage, whilst three had been electrocuted on an overhead electric cable	Killed	Durnbach War Cemetery. 5.G.18-20			Squadron ORB (Operational Record Book): Operational Flying: BOMBING – REGENSBURG. 20 aircraft detailed, 20 aircraft took off, 19 aircraft attacked primary target, dropping 293 x 500 ANM 64 and 8 blue smoke puffs between 13:55½ and 14:07 hours from 18500/19500 ft. One aircraft 514/J2 brought back 16 x 500 ANM 64 which hung up after every effort to release after orbiting. 10 aircraft detailed to bomb on GH. 6 bombed on GH and 3 on GH leaders. 10 aircraft bombed visually. Weather was clear over target and whole route. GH runs were good. Bombing concentrated, but appears to have overshot and undershot, in effect straddling target. Fires and smoke seen. Railway bridge seen hit. Large fire and column of smoke 10-15 miles east of target, and another 10-15 miles south west. Flak was nil increasing to slight. No enemy fighters seen. One aircraft seen shot down at 1400hrs (Lancaster I PA285, GI-O of 622 Sqn was the only aircraft lost on this raid). All 514 Squadron aircraft landed. Son of Richard Ellis Scott and Doris Marmion Scott, of Morrinsville, Auckland, New Zealand. Robbins Crew PA285 Born on the 31st October 1922 at Morrinsville. Worked as an electrician prior to service. Enlisted on the 27th of February 1942 at Rongotai. Embarked for Canada on the 12th February 1943. Air bomber badge and commissioned on the 23rd December 1943. Embarked for England on the 20th of January 1944. Further training at 16653 Operational Training Unit on the Stirling. Joined 622 squadron on 07th January 1945 from No. 3 Lancaster Finishing School. Son of Richard Ellis Scott and Doris Marmion Scott (née Friedric - died 14th December 1965, age 68), of Morrinsville, Auckland, New Zealand. 391 flying hours logged and on his 21st operational sortie.	Archive report
3607	Scott	Andrew James Newell	Sergeant	NZ/414685	Age 21	New Zealand	Pilot		RNZAF	Bomber Command	75Sqn RNZAF	1943-02-03	Stirling	I	R9250	AA-W		RAF Newmarket, Suffolk	1821	Hamburg	See archive report for further details	Killed	Amersfoort (Oud Leusden) General Cemetery Plot 13. Row 13. Grave 211.	courtesy courtesy Auckland Library Heritage Collection		Archive Report
3608	Scott	Russell James	Flying Officer	NZ/428984	Age 23	New Zealand	Air Gunner		RNZAF	Bomber Command	75Sqn RNZAF	1945-03-21	Lancaster	I	NG449	AA-T		RAF Mepal, Cambridgeshire	09:45	Munster	Shot down by flak over target area	Killed	Reichswald Forest War Cemetery. Grave 12.G.11			Born on the 24th November 1921 in Dunedin. Worked as a linoleum layer for Christie and Son of Wellington. Enlisted at Masterton on the 01st August 1942. Trained in Canada Air Gunner badge awarded on the 23rd December 1943 and commissioned. Son of Edward Russell Victor Scott and of Gladys Victoria Scott (née Mcdowell), of Morington, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.	Read Archive Report on this incident
3609	Scott	A	Sergeant						RNZAF	Bomber Command	75Sqn RNZAF	1942-12-02	Stirling	I	BK618	AA-Q		Newmarket	202	Frankfurt	Crashed at Adar-Oberstein Germany	Killed	Rheinberg War Cemetery
3610	Scott	John Harold	Flying Officer	428797	1915	New Zealander	Pilot		RNZAF	Bomber Command	75 Sqn RNZAF	1944-11-04	Lancaster	III	ND917	AA:O		Mepal	11:31	Solingen	Brought down some 9 km SE of target area, crashing near Wermelskirchen. The crew were buried at Wermelskirchen, but later transferred to Rheinberg	Killed	Rheinberg War Cemetery 5.C.3			Son of Hedley Scott and of Eileen Scott (nee Tod), of Merton, Otago, New Zealand
3611	Scott	Alister (Alistair) Henry	Flight Sergeant	428259	1917	New Zealander	Navigator		RNZAF	Bomber Command	75 Sqn RNZAF	1944-11-04	Lancaster	III	ND917	AA:O		Mepal	11:31	Solingen	Brought down some 9 km SE of target area, crashing near Wermelskirchen. The crew were buried at Wermelskirchen, but later transferred to Rheinberg	Killed	Rheinberg War Cemetery 5.B.25			Son of A. W. Scott and Ella Scott, of Glenorchy, Otago, New Zealand
3612	Scott	Francis Alexander Jack	Sergeant	421105		New Zealander	Pilot		RNZAF	Bomber Command	75 Sqn RNZAF	1944-05-27	Lancaster	III	ND802 “The Flying Scotsman”	AA:D		RAF Mepal, Cambridgeshire	00:45	Aachen	See archive report for full details	Killed	Gilze-En-Rijen Roman Catholic Cemetery. Grave 3				Read Archive Report
3613	Scott	G L	Sergeant						RNZAF	Bomber Command	97Sqn (Straits Settlements)	1941-08-12	Manchester	I	L7424	OF-		Coningsby	2102	Berlin	Crashed near Munster	PoW
3614	Scott	D	Sergeant							Bomber Command	75Sqn RNZAF	1945-02-03	Lancaster	III	ND801	JN-X		Mepal	1641	Dortmund	Overshot on return crashed into house	Injured
3615	Scott	Alister (Alistair) Henry	Sergeant	428259	Age 27	New Zealander	Navigator		RNZAF	Bomber Command	11 OTU	1944-04-28	Wellington	X	JA456	OP:M		RAF Westcott, Buckinghamshire	23:45	Night Navigation Sortie	While cruising at 15,000 ft over the Bristol Channel, the port engine failed. Heading for the nearby Pembrokeshire coast, the aircraft arrived over Haverfordwest airfield where, at 2345, the crew attempted to land. Due to their unfamiliarity with the airfield, coupled with the problem of only having one operating engine, the aircraft touched down some way down the runway. Almost immediately the aircraft bounced into the air and then crashed into a ravine just beyond the airfield, bursting into flames	Survived injured, Killed in action 4 Nov 1944				75 Sqn, Lancaster III, ND917. Born on the 06th February 19178 at Glenorchy. Worked as a farmer on his fathers farm prior to enlisting on the 13th July 1942 at Blenheim. Son of A. W. Scott and Annabella (known as Ella) Scott (née Matheson), of Glenorchy, Otago, New Zealand. 844 Flying hours logged and completed 26 operational sorties at the date of his death.	Read Archive Report
3616	Scott	William E.	Fl/Sgt	NZ415211	Age ?	New Zealand	Nav		RNZAF	Middle East	458Sqn RAAF	1944-04-08	Wellington	XIII	JA408	FU-K		Ghisonaccia, Corsica	2304	Anti submarine Spezia-Orbetello	See archive report for further details	Survived		Courtesy AWMM		Survived the ordeal and also returned to active service after recuperating in hospital, survived the war. Home address listed as 40 Donald Street, Karopi, Wellington, New Zealand. Friend listed as Mrs B. Fish of Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.	Archive Report on the loss of this aircraft
3617	Scott	Allan Douglas	Sergeant	NZ/401234	Age 20	New Zealand	Observer		RNZAF	Coastal Command	217Sqn 19 Group	1941-07-17	Beaufort	I	AW189	MW-X		RAF St. Eval, Cornwall	815	Shipping Strike	See Archive report for details	Killed	Escoublac-La-Baule War Cemetery. Grave 1. C	Courtesy AWMM		Born on the 18th September at Hamilton. Worked as a carpenter for his fathers business - Landboat Company of Hamilton. Enlisted at Levin on the 07th May 1940. Attached to No. 1 Air Observer School on 01st July 1940. Air observer bade awarded on the 21st September 1940 and promoted to sergeant. Embarked for England on the 06th October 1940. Joined 221 squadron, Wellingtons, on the 14th December 1940, spent a short period with 26 squadron on the Lysander. From there he joined 97 squadron on the Manchester 18th April 1941. Finally joining 217 squadron on the 02nd January 1942. Son of Walter William Scott (died 21st August 1946, age 65) and of Annie Rebecca Scott (nee Cave - died 12 May 1954, age 71), of Hamilton, Auckland, New Zealand. Brother of Elsie Eileen and Ronald Walter Havelock (killed in a motorbike accident age 21 on the 13 May 1930. A total of 89 flying hours logged and his 17th operational sortie.	Archive Report on the loss of this aircraft
3618	Scott	Marcellius James	Civilian		Age 48	New Zealand	PX/Agriculture Department		NZ Army	Transport	6Sqn (RNZAF)	1943-06-05	Catalina	PB-5	NZ4006	-		RNZAF Luthale Bay, Fiji	430	Ferry flight	See archive report for detailed information	Missing - believed killed	Not known			Born on 16 January 1895 in Orari, Canterbury. Served in the army during WW1 when he was wounded resulting in the left leg was amputated. Son of John (died 13th December 1921, age 81) and Bridget Scott (née O/Connell - died 23rd July 1956, age 98) and husband of Ada Jessie Scott (née Whitta - died 06th May 1977, age 90) of Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand.	Read Archive Report
3619	Scoular	Ian Cowie	Sergeant	NZ/391870	Age 25	New Zealand	Observer		RNZAF	Bomber Command	102Sqn (Ceylon)	1940-10-24	Whitley	V	P5073	DY-D		RAF Linton-On-Ouse, Yorkshire	2202	Berlin	See archive report for further details	Killed	Newton-On-Ouse Churchyard (All Saints). Row Q. Grave 7	Courtesy AWMM		Born on the 12th June 1915 at Dunedin. Prior to service worked as a farmer at his fathers business Matakanui Staion. Joined the RNZAF after 2 months in the army on 17th December 1939 at Levin. Awarded his observers badge and promoted to sergeant on the 04th May 1940. Joined 102 Squadron on the 09th September 1940 after further trading at 11OTU. Son of Andrew Cowie Scoular (died 1945 age 45), and of Eily Melford Scoular (née Smith - died 20th October 1970 age 80), brother of Jean Halstead (née Scoular - died 1977 age 65) of Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. Also remembered at Omakau Cemetery at Otago, New Zealand. 133 flying hours logged.	Archive Report
3620	Scragg	R A	Sergeant						RNZAF	Bomber Command	12Sqn	1942-03-09	Wellington	II	W5442	PH-B		Binbrook	2039	Essen	Crashed NW of Amsterdam	Killed	Bergen General Cemetery
3621	Scudder	J W	Sergeant							Bomber Command	75Sqn RNZAF	1943-04-08	Stirling	III	BK770	AA-L		Newmarket	2130	Duisburg	Crashed Bressingham NORFOLK	Killed
3622	Scullin	Philip Patrick	Sergeant	NZ/405512		New Zealand	W/Op/Air/Gunner		RNZAF	Coastal Command	39Sqn RAF	1942-08-20	Beaufort	Ic	AW295	XZ-?		Luqa, Malta		Anti Shipping	See Archive report for details	PoW No: 33652 Camp:Stalag Lamsdorf		Courtesy AAWM		Trained at No. 3 Wireless School, Winnipeg, Manitob, Canada and No. 6 Bombing and Gunnery School, Mountain View, Ontario. W/Op badge awarded and promoted to sergeant on the 04th August 1941. Passed away on the 13th September 1984 at Hamilton, New Zealand.	Archive Report on the loss of this aircraft
3623	Seale	W T C	Flying Officer							Bomber Command	75Sqn RNZAF	1940-01-10	Wellington	I	L4371	AA-				Training	Crashed landing at Harwell Berks
3624	Searell	Lewis Paul	Flight Sergeant	427066		New Zealand	Bomb Aimer		RNZAF	Bomber Command	138Sqn (Special)	1944-08-08	Halifax	V	LL308	NF:Q		Tempsford	22:00	SOE - Operation Osric 45 (Belgium)	See archive report for details	Suspicious Death	Lusigny-Sur-Barse Communal Cemetery Collective Grave 22				Read Archive Report
3625	Seavill	F C	Wing Commander							Bomber Command	487Sqn RNZAF	1942-12-06	Ventura	II	AJ196	EG-C		Feltwell	1120	Eindhoven	Crashed Woensdrecht Airfield	Killed
3626	Sedunary	A J L	Pilot Officer					DFC		Bomber Command	75Sqn RNZAF	1943-08-23	Stirling	III	BF564	JN-W		Mepal	2051	Berlin	Crashed at Martensmuhle	Killed	Berlin 1939-1945 War Cemetery
3627	Service	A	Sergeant							Bomber Command	75Sqn RNZAF	1941-10-15	Wellington	Ic	X9916	AA-		Feltwell		Koln	Crashed Koln-Widen	Killed	Rheinberg War Cemetery
3628	Service	A	Sergeant							Bomber Command	75Sqn RNZAF	1941-09-20	Wellington	Ic	R1518	AA-		Feltwell	1930	Berlin	Crashed Swanton Abbot Norfolk
3629	Sewell	F S	Pilot Officer						RNZAF	Bomber Command	622Sqn	1944-06-07	Lancaster	III	ND765	GI-C		Mildenhall	.0015.	Massy-Palaiseau	Crashed at Montigny-le-Bretonneux {Yvelines}	Killed	Viroflay New Communal
3630	Shalfoon	Charles John	Sergeant	NZ/413897	Age 22	New Zealand	Pilot		RNZAF	Bomber Command	75Sqn RNZAF	1942-10-11	Wellington	III	BK341	AA-?		RAF Mildenhall, Suffolk		Gardening	Crashed near Skallingen	Missing - believed killed	Runnymede Memorial. Panel 118			Born on the 04th December 1919 at Opotiki. Employed as a shop assistant in the family grocery and hardware business, Shalfoon and Francis Ltd. 06th July 1941 found Charles Shalfoon in Levin, with the Royal New Zealand Air Force Initial Training Wing, to train as an Airman Pilot. He moved on to No. 2 Elementary Flying School on the 16th August 1941, before embarking for Canada, on the 20th October 1941, for further experience. He was attached to the Royal Canadian Air Force, on the 04th November 1941, working at the Service Flying Training School. he was awarded his Pilots Badge and promotion to Sergeant on the 27th February 1942, in Nova Scotia. He then embarked to the United Kingdom, on the 14th March 1942, to be attached to the Royal Air Force. 5 Arriving at the Personnel Reception centre on the 28th March 1942. He was then posted to the Pilots Advanced Flying Unit, on the 20th May 1942. By the end of the following month he was flying Wellingtons at an Operational Training Unit. He joined 75 Squadron on the 22nd September 1942, and flew three air operations. Son of Anthony (died 13th August 1945, age 66) and Amine (died 24th February 1972, age 92) Shalfoon, of Opotiki, Auckland, New Zealand.	Archive report
3631	Shallcrass	Frederick Nettleship	Flight Lieutenant	NZ/40678	Age 29	New Zealander	Pilot		RNZAF	Allied Expeditionary Air Force	487Sqn	1944-10-01	Mosquito	VI	NS988	EG-S		RAF Thorney Island, Sussex	2000	Intruder	See archive report for further brief details	Killed	Crathie Cemetery. Grave 357	Courtesy AWMM		Born on the 18th July 1915 at Greymouth, South Island. Worked as a sales person for Spiers Radio Company at Westport prior to service. A member of the West Coast Aero club and obtained his 'A' licence on the 11th December 1935. Flew ov 50 hours solo before being offered a short service commission in June 1939. Enlisted in the RNZAF on the 20th September 1939 at Rongotai. Trained at No. 1 Flying Training School starting on the 24th October 1939 and then to No. 2 Elementary Flying Training School on the 26th January 1940 where his training as a pilot was terminated and his commission relinquished. Reinlisted as a LAC observer under training on the 29th January 1940. Attached to No. 1 Air Observers School on the 09th February 1940. Awarded his air observer badge and promoted to sergeant on the 27th May 1940. Embarked for England on the 07th June 1940Attached to No. 17 Operational Training Unit on the 20th July 1940 flying on the Blenheim. Joined 106 squadron on the 02nd October 1940 flying on the Hampden. Attached to 248 squadron on the 12th October 1940 flying on the Blenheim. 04th May 1940 attached to 404 squadron flying the Blenheim on the 04th May 1941. Attached to 489 squadron on the 18th May 1942 flying on the Hampden. Awarded commission on the 16th September 1942. Attached to 13 Initial training Unit for training as a pilot on the 6th February 1943. Embarked for Canada in May 1943. Attached to No. 2 Elementary Flying Training School on the 26th May 1943 and then to No. 19 Service Flying School . Awarded his pilot badge on the 12th November 1943. Embarked for England on the 14th October 1943. After serving with 60 Operational Training Unit joined 487 squadron on the 12th September 1944 with his navigator. Son of Frederick Water Shallcrass (died 03rd February 1960, age 84), and of Mary Phyllis Franklyn Shallcrass (nee Taylor - died 1969, age 86 - they married on the 15th April 1903) of Box 33, Greymouth, New Zealand. Husband of Annie Margaret Elizabeth Shallcrass (née Bissett, later Costello - died 17th August 2011, age 91), of Wakatu, Nelson. New Zealand.	Read Archive Report
3632	Shand	Michael Moray	Flight Lieutenant	NZ/391268	Born in Wellington, New Zealand, on the 20th February 1915 (Age 27)	New Zealand	Pilot		RNZAF	Fighter Command	485Sqn RNZAF	1942-11-28	Spitfire	Vb	EP595	OU-?		RAF Kings Cliffe, Northamptonshire	1120	Rhubarb	See archive report for further details	PoW number: 833 Stalag Luft Sagan	None - survived the war - Passed away on the 10th December 2007, age 94			Read Archive Report
3633	Shand	Michael Moray	Pilot Officer	NZ/391368	Born in Wellington, New Zealand, on the 20th February 1915	New Zealand	Pilot		RNZAF	Fighter Command	54Sqn	1940-08-25	Spitfire	I	R6969					Patrol	Returned damaged	Wounded				Read Archive Report
3634	Shanks	Geoffrey Alexander	Flying Officer	NZ/42463 (132244)	Age 26	New Zaland	Navigator		RNZAF		3Sqn (NZ)	1944-09-09	Ventura	PV-I	NZ4522	-		Piva Airfield, Bougainville	720	Rabaul	Force landing	Survived				Born on the 17th June 1918 at Gisborne. Son of Frederick Alexander Shanks (died 02nd April 1953, age 75) and Evelyn Marie Gertrude Shanks (née Woodward - died 15th November 1967, age 68). Enlisted on the 10th January 1942. Left RNZAF on the 08th October 1945 and transferred to the reserves until the 11th September 1962. Final rank Fl/Lt. Passed away on the 20th September 2001, age 83. Buried at Taruheru Cemetery, Gisborne, New Zealand.	Archive report
3635	Shapiro	M B	Pilot Officer						RNZAF	Bomber Command	487Sqn RNZAF	1943-05-03	Ventura	I	AE731	EG-O		Methwold	1643	Ramrod 16	Crash landed NE of Vijfhuizen	PoW
3636	Sharman	George William	Sergeant	NZ/412746	Age 27	New Zealand	Pilot		RNZAF	Bomber Command	75Sqn RNZAF	1942-09-06	Wellington	III	BJ765	AA-L		RAF Mildenhall, Suffolk	105	Duisburg	See archive report for further details	Killed	Reichswald Forest War Cemetery. Grave 16.F.12	AWMM		Born on the 23rd February 1915 at Huntly. Worked as a plumber for G. C Richards of Whangarei. Enlisted at Levin on the 04th May 1941. Initial training at No. 4 Elementary Flying Training School joining on the 14th June 1941 then to No. 3 Flying Training School on 26th July 1941. Pilots badge awarded on the 18th October 1941 and promoted to sergeant. Embarked for England on the 17th November 1941. After serving with various units joined 11 Operational Training Unit on the 24th March 1942. Joined 75 squadron on the 12th August 1942. Son of George Edward Sharman (died 31st May 1980), and of Ada Helen Sharman (nee Carseldine - died 23rd August 1958), of Whangarei, Auckland, New Zealand. A total of 294 flying hours logged and on his 04th operational sortie.	Archive Report on the loss of this aircraft
3637	Sharman	William Henry	A/C 1	76121	Born on the 21st March 1920 in West Ham, England (Age 33)	New Zealand	Engine Fitter		RNZAF	RNZAF Station Wigram		1953-10-15	De Havilland Devon	ST.I	NZ1811	Not known		RNZAF Wigram	1547	Formation Flying	See archive report for further details mid-air collision with NZ1810	Killed	Ruru Lawn Cemetery, Christchurch, Canterbury.			Read Archive Report
3638	Sharp	S H	Sergeant	NZ/402527			Bomb Aimer		RNZAF	Bomber Command	460Sqn RAAF	1942-05-06	Wellington	IV	Z1413	UV-X		Breighton	2130	Stuttgart	Claimed by Oblt Reinhold Eckardt 7/NJG3 (Detached to III/NJG4) - 8km West of Trelon at 0253. In a later statement by Plt Off Train said that the a/c was shot down at approx 0250 hours on 7/5/1942 approx 10 miles SE of Maubeuge.	PoW No.88 Stalag Luft 3 Sagan & Belaria
3639	Sharp	J D	Sergeant						RNZAF	Bomber Command	487Sqn RNZAF	1943-05-03	Ventura	II	AJ200	EG-G		Methwold	1643	Ramrod 16	Believed crashed at Hoofddorp	PoW
3640	Sharp	R E	Sergeant						RNZAF	Bomber Command	75Sqn RNZAF	1942-07-10	Wellington	III	X3720	AA-		Feltwell		Dusseldorf	Lost over sea	Killed	Sage War Cemetery
3641	Sharp	V J	Flight Sergeant						RNZAF	Bomber Command	90Sqn	1943-09-27	Stirling	III	EF952	WO-F		Wratting Common	1951	Hannover	Crashed at Horseheath Cambs	Killed	Cambridge City Cemetery
3642	Sharp	Noel Callan	Flying Officer	NZ/411455	Age 20	New Zealand	Pilot	DFC	RNZAF	Fighter Command	605Sqn	1942-03-01	Hurricane	I	Not known	UP-?	3 + 2 Damaged	Tjilitjan, Java		Strafing	See archive report for further details and photo's	Missing - believed killed	Singapore Memorial. Column 421			Born on the 09th February 1922 in Auckland. Educated at Mt. Albert Grammar School. Worked as a bank for Auckland Savings Bank. Enlisted at Levin on the 02nd March 1941. Trained at No. 4 Elementary Flying Training School 13th April 1941. No. 1 Flying Training School 24th May 1941. Pilot badge awarded on the 05th July 1941 and commissioned on the 16th August 1941. Embarked for Singapore on the 11th September and joined 488 squadron on the 10th October 1941. Attached to 21 squadron RAAF for conversion training 12-18th October. Attached to 243 squadron in January 1942. Involved in a crash landing in the jungle after running out of fuel on the 14th February 1942 but suffered no injuries. Joined 605 squadron on the 22nd February flying the Hurricane. Son of William Callan Sharp (died 14th September 1956, age 58) and Hilda Alice Sharp (née Reynolds), of Mount Eden, Auckland City, New Zealand. (note - the CWGC incorrectly records his death as the 20th February 1942).	Read Archive Report
3643	Sharpe	Warren Selwyn	Sergeant	NZ/4310378	Age 20	New Zealand	Pilot		RNZAF	Training Command	2 Operational Training Unit (NZ)	1945-08-04	Harvard	IIA	NZ1048	-		RNZAF Ohakea	930	Training	Mid-air collision with NZ1035	Killed	Otahuhu Public Cemetery. Grave B. 16.7			Born on the 19th May 1925 in Stratford. Educated at Auckland Grammar School. A labourer for Auckland Municipal Abattoirs in Westfield. Enlisted at Harewood as aircraft hand on the 12th August 1943. Remustered as as a pilot under training on the 26th May 1944. No. 3 Elementary Flying Training School 27th May 1844. No. 1 Service Flying Training School on the 30th September 1944. Pilot badge awarded on the 08th March 1945 and promoted to sergeant on the 11th March 1945. To Woodbourne on an NCO course on the 20th March 1945. With Overseas Training Pool on the 16th April 1945. With Mediterranean Wing on the 26th May 1945. 2 Operational Training Unit 21st July 1945 for training on the P-40. A total of 148 flying hours logged with 93 on the Harvard. Son of Herbert Francis Sharpe (died 21st February 1980, age 85), and of Muriel Sharpe (née Sanderson - died 01st January 1973, age 75), of 44 Clevedon Road, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand.	Read Archive Report
3644	Sharpe	R W	Sergeant							Bomber Command	75Sqn RNZAF	1942-12-02	Stirling	I	BK618	AA-Q		Newmarket	202	Frankfurt	Crashed at Adar-Oberstein Germany	PoW
3645	Sharrock	A A	Pilot Officer				W/Op		RNZAF	Bomber Command	149Sqn (East India)	1943-11-18	Stirling	III	EH903	OJ-L		Lakenheath	1721	Mannheim	Most likely shot down by nightfighter. Crashed target area	PoW				Either hit by flak or most likely shot down by a night fighter, the aircraft crashed in the target area. Scott (the Mid Upper Gunner) and another air gunner were killed; the rest of the crew bailed out and were taken Prisoner of War. A letter written to the recipient’s mother by the aircraft’s Wireless Operator, Pilot Officer Albert Sharrock, who survived and was taken Prisoner of War, states: ‘Dear Mrs. Scott, I received your letter a week ago and am most sorry indeed to hear the sad news of your son James. He did everything that was required of him on the trip magnificently, and you can be proud to know that he did his duty without thought of personal danger. Regarding the actual circumstances at the time we were shot down I’m afraid I cannot give you any details, but I have every confidence that he was able to bale out... May I extend my sincerest condolences to you in your loss and express the hope he will not have made the greatest sacrifice in vain.’ This raid was the major diversionary raid from the resumption of the ‘Battle of Berlin’. 395 aircraft were sent to bomb Mannheim. German night fighter successfully engaged the main bomber stream shooting down 23 aircraft. The Daimler Benz car factory suffered catastrophic damage on this raid. Scott is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial. His medals were sent to his mother, Mrs. R. Scott. 255 Cumberland Street, Glasgow, C5, Scotland
3646	Shaw	Norman Steventon	Fl/Sgt. Pilot	NZ/4213940					RNZAF	Bomber Command	11 OTU (Operational Training Unit)	1945-01-14	Wellington	X	LN403	OP-V		RAF Westcott, Buckinghamshire	1335	Training sortie	Controls jammed - Hit row of trees and crashed at Wotton Underwood railway station	Killed	Oxford Cemetery (Botley). Plot H/3. Grave 162			Read Archive Report
3647	Shaw	W	Flight Sergeant				Pilot		RNZAF	Fighter	610Sqn	1944-09-18	Spitfire	XIV						Escort	Damaged
3648	Shaw	K F	Pilot Officer						RNZAF	Bomber Command	623Sqn	1943-10-03	Stirling	III	EF158	IC-S		Downham Market	1847	Kassel	Crashed E of Kassel	Killed	Runnymede
3649	Shaw	Kenneth Fazackerley	Sergeant	1132866	Age 22	British	Air Gunner		RAFVR	Bomber Command	75Sqn RNZAF	1943-06-22	Stirling	I	EF399	AA-O		RAF Newmarket, Suffolk	2337	Mulheim	Shot down near Markelo Holland	Killed	Markelo General Cemetery Plot 4, Row C, Joint grave 11-12	Archives		Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Shaw, of Headlands Drive, Prestwich, Lancashire, England.	Archive report
3650	Shaw	S A G	Sergeant							Bomber Command	75Sqn RNZAF	1942-05-15	Wellington	III	X3482	AA-J		Feltwell		Gardening	Crashed off Sylt	Killed	Kiel War Cemetery