Gilbert Inland Omens
MilitaryJoined RAFVR, assigned to 133[Eagle] Sqn RAF, ran off runway on landing at Hutton Cranswick in Spitfire X4709 and struck snow bank, resulting in a broken undercarriage leg. Miles Magister N3929 crashed, forced landing in Surrey. Killed in Action KIA. 26-7-42.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Type Category: Fighter
Aircraft
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: "Duckpond"
- Site type: Memorial
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Died |
Surrey, UK | 26 July 1942 | Miles Magister N3929 crashed, forced landing in Surrey. KIA. |
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Born |
Chicago, IL, USA | Son of John M and Anna Omens, of Chicago, Illinois, USA. | |
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Other Joined RAFVR |
Canada | Joined Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. | |
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Other Assigned |
Biggin Hill, London SE19 3HY, UK | 26 July 1942 | Assigned to 133[Eagle] Sqn RAF |
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Buried |
Brookwood American Cemetery. |