SHIELD, Vernon Rippon
Plane was de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito FB Mk V1. The operation was to attack shipping in Alesund Harbour, Norway. The plane was attacked and shot down in the ensuing combat.
Last Name
SHIELD
Given Names
Vernon Rippon
Service Number
428055
Date of Birth
20/12/1915
Birth Location
Huon TAS.
Enlistment Date
09/10/1942
Enlistment Location
Hobart
1Wags Start Date
04/02/1943
Course Details
WAGS Course 35, Navigation Course 2
Intake Date
04/02/1943
Finish Date
16/09/1943
Kill Date or Discharge Date
07/12/1944 (Killed)
Discharge Unit
248 SQN
Rank
Pilot Officer
Operations
Flying battle, target shipping in Alesund Harbour, Norway
Date of Death
07/12/1944
Age
28
Cemetery / Memorial
Runnymede Memorial Surrey U.K
Notes
Plane was de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito FB Mk V1. The operation was to attack shipping in Alesund Harbour, Norway. The plane was attacked and shot down in the ensuing combat.
Posting on Death
248 Squadron
NAA Status
NOT YET EXAMINED
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