George Russell Bruce
MilitaryJoined 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
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Type Category: Fighter
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: Hurricane
- Unit: No 133 'Eagle' Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Site type: Memorial
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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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. |
Revisions
EAGLES of the RAF - The World War II Eagle Squadrons by Phillip D Caine.
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EAGLES of the RAF - The World War II Eagle Squadrons by Phillip D Caine.
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