JORDAN, Aidan
Previous service A.I.C. Cadet. Plane was a Halifax MZ701 of the 77 Sqd. which was to undertake a night training exercise. The aircraft suffered engine failure and crashed shortly after take-off near Elvington village, Yorkshire U.K The seven crew died of their injuries.
Last Name
JORDAN
Given Names
Aidan
Service Number
429663
Date of Birth
05/09/1924
Birth Location
Washington England
Enlistment Date
16/10/1942
Enlistment Location
Perth
1Wags Start Date
01/04/1943
Course Details
WAGS Course 37
Intake Date
01/04/1943
Kill Date or Discharge Date
08/06/1944 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
77 SQN UK
Rank
Flight Sergeant
Operations
Aircraft accident, Elvington Yorkshire UK.
Date of Death
08/06/1944
Age
18
Cemetery / Memorial
Harrogate [Stonefall] Cemetery Yorkshire UK
Medals
Air Gunners badge 1939-45 Star A/C Europe Defence/War medals 1939-45 War medal
Notes
Previous service A.I.C. Cadet. Plane was a Halifax MZ701 of the 77 Sqd. which was to undertake a night training exercise. The aircraft suffered engine failure and crashed shortly after take-off near Elvington village, Yorkshire U.K The seven crew died of their injuries.
Posting on Death
77 Squadron UK
NAA Status
DIGITIZED
