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Leonard Arthur Smith | |||
| Rank: | Sergeant (W. Op/Air Gnr) | Number: | 1305460 |
| Ship/Rgn/Sqn No: | 144 Sqn RAFVR | ||
| Name of Rgt or Ship: | Bomber Command | ||
| Died: | 21/09/1941 | Age: | 25 |
| How Died: | Killed in Action | ||
| Country of burial: | U.K. | Grave Photo: | Yes |
| Cemetery or Memorial: | Sale Cemetery | ||
| Town Memorial: | Sale | ||
| Extra Information: | |||
Educated at Chorlton High School. Employed by the Prudential Assurance Co. as an Agent for three years prior to joining the RAF. Flying with 144 Sqn they took off in a Hampden Mk.1 - No. AD872 PL from RAF North Luffenham, taking part in a bombing mission to Frankfurt. The aircraft crashed at 02.50 hrs, four miles north of Coningsby Airfield, Lincolnshire, fog being a contributory factor. The crew of four were all killed in the crash. A total of three Wellington and four Hampden bombers were lost on that raid. Buried 25/09/1941 - Burial No. 23404. Grave purchased by Harry Smith. His brother (Harry Leslie Smith) a Leading ACM also served in the RAF. | |||
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