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Sergeant Arnold Erol CROSSLEY (404633) of the Royal Australian Air Force
1942CROSSLEY404633.jpgCircumstances of Death: Lost in aircraft Hampden I P2078
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Date of Death 1942-12-11 Age : 25 years.
Served in 455 Sqdn
Burial/Commemoration Details : Panel 112. at Runnymede Memorial, United Kingdom (
Map)
More Details: SON OF REGINALD FREDERICK AND PEARL EMILY CROSSLEY, OF ASHGROVE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA.
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Aircraft Accident / Loss Entry
| Aircraft Name: Hampden I P2078 | Date of Crash: 11 Dec 42 | Unit Wireless Operator (Air) | Airfield /Crash Location , United Kingdom |
| Aircrew details | | ||
| Details | |
| Source | Henk Welting's Database |
Other Casualities in Hampden I P2078
Rank | Name, Number, Trade & Details | Date | Unit | Country | Cemetery/Memorial & Loc Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergeant | Arnold Erol CROSSLEY (404633) Hampden I P2078 Forum Post   | 1942-12-11 | 455 Sqdn AIR27 | United Kingdom | Runnymede Memorial  |
| Flying Officer | Tom Alfred EDGOOSE (404814) Hampden I P2078 Forum Post | 1942-12-11 | 455 Sqdn AIR27 | United Kingdom | Runnymede Memorial |
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