Samuel Fisk Whedon
MilitaryJoined RAFVR, assigned to 133 Sqn RAF
Mid air collision in P8438 with P/O Wilbert A Arends in P8595 nr Epworth, Lincolnshire, baled out and successfully deployed chute, but killed in landing. 3-4-42. KOAS.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 336th Fighter Squadron No 133 'Eagle' Squadron
- Service Numbers: 112280
- Highest Rank: Pilot Officer
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: "Duckpond"
- Site type: Memorial
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Died |
Epworth, North Lincolnshire, UK | 3 April 1942 | Mid air collision in P8438 with P/O Wilbert A Arends in P8595 nr Epworth, Lincolnshire, baled out and successfully deployed chute, but killed in landing. 3-4-42. |
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Buried |
Kirton in Lindsey, Gainsborough, North Lincolnshire DN21, UK | 5 April 1942 | Kirton in Lindsey, Cemetery, Lincolnshire, UK. |
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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 | 3 April 1942 | Assigned to 133 [Eagle] Sqn RAF. |
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Other Service pilot training |
Tulsa, OK, USA | Service pilot training. Spartan trained. |