Information please - George Robert Saville killed in action July 1942 Sq 156 (previously Sq 218)

Date: May 8, 2015

Information please - George Robert Saville killed in action July 1942 Sq 156 (previously Sq 218)

MikeH · Air Vice Marshall

Hi Iain,

the following link has information about your uncles crew.

http://www.lostaircraft.com/database.php?lang=en&mode=viewentry&e=5592#

Regards,

Mike

ianSAV · Aircraftsman 1st Class

thank you very much indeed, Mike.

John W · Group Captain

Hi Iain,

Chorley's book on Bomber Command losses states the aircraft took off at 1431hrs. While at 17,000 feet the port engine exploded causing the Wellington to dive steeply. On regaining control and after leveling out the oil pressure fell on the starboard motor. Bombs were jettisoned but height continued to be lost and the order to bail out was given. Sgt Saville has no known grave and his name is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.The remained of there were made pows.

Regards,

John.

MikeH · Air Vice Marshall

Hi Iain,

you may wish to contact the 156 Squadron Association. Information regarding George Robert Saville and crew can be found searching the site.

http://www.156squadron.com/

http://www.156squadron.com/view_aircrew.asp?pCrewId=1795

Regards,

Mike