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Hello Brian,

To my knowledge there is no "unknown" commenwealth war grave in Tombeek cemetery.

Tombeek (correct spelling) is situated in the province of Flemish Brabant (Belgium), and is about 18 km southeast of Brussels.

The crew of Halifax II W7809 (78 Squadron), who died on in the night of 28/29 August 1942, is buried in Tombeek's churchyard. These men all have an identified grave.

In Terlanen's churchyard - a village adjacent to Tombeek - several Commenwealth war graves are marked as "Know unto God" .
Around 15 May 1940 a Hurricane crashed approximately 1 km north of Terlanen's churchyard in Huldenberg. This Hurricane was excavated in 1982 and never identified.

Brian, may I ask you the name of the source you consulted with regard to Flt Lt Thornley and in which is stated that his Hurricane was shot down near "Tombeeke". Is it a first hand source (e.g. War Diary)?

Regards,
Dirk