144 Sqn 26/04/45
 

Hi,
Recently received a newspaper cutting for the death of this gentleman, I've info for 455 Sqn for this day but don't have the details of this loss for 144 Sqn.
Might anyone be able to help out?
Yours Sincerely
Andrew D Bird

CHADWICK, ERIC
Initials: E
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Flying Officer
Regiment: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Unit Text: 144 Sqdn.
Age: 24
Date of Death: 26/04/1945
Service No: 157671
Additional information: Son of Arthur and Bertha Chadwick, of Sheffield.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 266.
Cemetery: RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

Re: 144 Sqn 26/04/45
 

Hello Andy,

From Air Brit NA to NZ series.

Beaufighter serial number NV182 of 144 Squadron was
Shot down by Flak at Eedefjord on the 26-4-1945.

Hope that some one can provide crew names and aircraft letter.Squadron code was "PL".

Alex