JOHNS, Russell Archie
Plane was a Wellington Z1343. It was attacked by night-fighters and Sgt Johns received fatal injuries even though the aircraft landed at Manston, Kent but he could not be saved.
Last Name
JOHNS
Given Names
Russell Archie
Service Number
402710
Date of Birth
21/04/1921
Birth Location
Sydney N.S.W
Enlistment Date
12/10/1940
Enlistment Location
Sydney
1Wags Start Date
29/05/1941
Course Details
WAGS Course 14
Intake Date
29/05/1941
Kill Date or Discharge Date
30/07/1942 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
460 SQN
Rank
Sergeant
Operations
Flying battle U.K. Target Saabrucken.
Date of Death
30/07/1942
Age
21
Cemetery / Memorial
Aylesham Cemetery Kent U.K
Notes
Plane was a Wellington Z1343. It was attacked by night-fighters and Sgt Johns received fatal injuries even though the aircraft landed at Manston, Kent but he could not be saved.
Posting on Death
460 Squadron
NAA Status
NOT YET EXAMINED
