George Russell Bruce

Military

Joined RAFVR, assigned to 133S, 133 relocated to Eglington Ireland where 2 weeks later P/O Bruce was Killed In Flying Accident [KIFA]. 23-10-41. He was piloting Hurricane llB Z3649 when it hit trees near a place called Rasharkin, near Ballymena, Northen Ireland.

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Units served with

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: Hurricane
  • Unit: No 133 'Eagle' Squadron

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Events

Event Location Date Description

Died

Eglinton, Londonderry, Derry BT47, UK 23 October 1941 Killed In Flying Accident [KIFA]. 23-10-41. He was piloting Hurricane llB Z3649 when it hit trees near a place called Rasharkin, near Ballymena, Northen Ireland.

Buried

Faughanvale Presbyterian Church, Killylane Rd, Eglinton, Londonderry, Derry BT47, UK

Born

Winnipeg, MB, Canada Son of George A and E Bruce, of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Other

Joined RAFVR

Canada Joined Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

Other

Assigned

Biggin Hill, London SE19 3HY, UK 23 October 1941 Assigned to 133 [Eagle] Sqn RAF.

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