BURROWS, Felix Milton

Target Dortmund Germany Collided with another Lancaster. Collided in mid-air with NN706, also from 115 Squadron, killing all of the crew in both aircraft. This aircraft unuslly had a crew of nine. A second pilot and third air gunner were included, the latter operating the mid-under gun.

Last Name
BURROWS
Given Names
Felix Milton
Service Number
427230
Date of Birth
24/02/1924
Birth Location
Freemantle W.A.
Enlistment Date
15/06/1942
Enlistment Location
Perth
1Wags Start Date
10/12/1942
Course Details
WAGS Course 33
Intake Date
10/12/1942
Finish Date
28/06/1943
To
3 BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
15/11/1944 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
115 SQN
Rank
Pilot Officer
Operations
Flying battle Derne Germany
Date of Death
15/11/1944
Age
20
Cemetery / Memorial
Runnymede Memorial Surrey UK
Notes

Target Dortmund Germany Collided with another Lancaster. Collided in mid-air with NN706, also from 115 Squadron, killing all of the crew in both aircraft. This aircraft unuslly had a crew of nine. A second pilot and third air gunner were included, the latter operating the mid-under gun.

Posting on Death
115 Squadron RAF
NAA Status
OPEN
1WAGS - Burrows Felix Milton - Service Number 427230 (Grave_edited-1)
1WAGS - Burrows Felix Milton - Service Number 427230 (Grave_edited-1)
1WAGS - BURROWS Felix Milton - Service Number 427230 (Photo_edited-1)

Acknowledgements

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