NORSWORTHY, Robert Keith

Operation Köln- to attack the Gremberg railway yards. Reason for Loss Collided with another 35 Sqn Lancaster (PB683 TL-H) on outbound leg while over the Kent coastline. Both aircraft fell into the sea.

Last Name
NORSWORTHY
Given Names
Robert Keith
Service Number
417875
Date of Birth
12/12/1923
Birth Location
Prospect S.A.
Enlistment Date
18/07/1942
Enlistment Location
Adelaide
1Wags Start Date
17/09/1942
Course Details
WAGS Course 30, WAGS Course 32
Intake Date
17/09/1942
Finish Date
03/05/1943
To
3 BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
23/12/1944 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
35 SQN
Rank
Pilot Officer
Operations
Flying battle English Channel target Cologne
Date of Death
23/12/1944
Age
21
Cemetery / Memorial
Marissel French National Cemetery Oise France
Notes

Operation Köln- to attack the Gremberg railway yards. Reason for Loss Collided with another 35 Sqn Lancaster (PB683 TL-H) on outbound leg while over the Kent coastline. Both aircraft fell into the sea.

Posting on Death
35 Squadron
NAA Status
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