LOONAM, Edward James

Plane was Bristol Beaufighter TF Mk.X It collided with another Beaufighter whilst under enermy attack.

Last Name
LOONAM
Given Names
Edward James
Service Number
428725
Date of Birth
14/03/1923
Birth Location
Glebe N.S.W.
Enlistment Date
10/10/1942
Enlistment Location
Sydney
1Wags Start Date
03/03/1943
Course Details
WAGS Course 36, Navigation Course 2
Intake Date
04/03/1943
Kill Date or Discharge Date
05/04/1945 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
455 SQN
Rank
Flying Officer
Operations
Flying battle near Hareid Island Norway
Date of Death
05/04/1945
Age
22
Cemetery / Memorial
Runnymede Memorial Surrey U.K
Notes

Plane was Bristol Beaufighter TF Mk.X It collided with another Beaufighter whilst under enermy attack.

Posting on Death
455 Squadron
NAA Status
OPEN
1WAGS - LOONAM Edward James - Service Number 428725 (edited-1)

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