NALLEN, Charles Patrick

Previous service 10th Garrison Battn. Nallen's last posting was with the Pathfinders in 635 Squadron, flying Lancasters. He was killed when Lancaster F2-D crashed during take-off just outside the airfield killing all on board. The aircraft was detailed to attack Calais as part of preparations for D-Day. There were eight other aircraft from RAF Downham Market involved in the operation.

Last Name
NALLEN
Given Names
Charles Patrick
Service Number
427537
Date of Birth
15/11/1923
Birth Location
Perth W.A
Enlistment Date
19/07/1942
Enlistment Location
Perth
1Wags Start Date
17/09/1942
Course Details
WAGS Course 30
Intake Date
17/09/1942
Finish Date
03/03/1943
To
3 BAGS
Kill Date or Discharge Date
04/06/1944 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
635 SQN
Rank
Flight Sergeant
Operations
Air ops. Downham Market Norfolk UK
Date of Death
04/06/1944
Age
20
Cemetery / Memorial
Cambridge City Cemetery UK
Medals
Air Gunners badge 1939-45 A/C Europe defence 1939-45 War medal
Notes

Previous service 10th Garrison Battn. Nallen's last posting was with the Pathfinders in 635 Squadron, flying Lancasters. He was killed when Lancaster F2-D crashed during take-off just outside the airfield killing all on board. The aircraft was detailed to attack Calais as part of preparations for D-Day. There were eight other aircraft from RAF Downham Market involved in the operation.

Posting on Death
635 Squadron
NAA Status
DIGITIZED
External Links
https://www.bgpa.wa.gov.au/honour-avenu...
https://aviationtrails.wordpress.com/ta...
220492 http://losses.internationalbcc.c...
1WAGS - Nallen Charles - Service Number 427537 (edited-2)
1WAGS - NALLEN Charles Patrick - Service Number 427537 (Plaque_edited-1)

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