12 sqdn 1942

[planecrazy97]

Can any one help with some infomation on 747809 Sgt Philip Harry Jackett RAFVR, died 27 july 1942. he was with 12qdn RAF Binbrook, he was an air gunner in a wellington MkII and is in Reichswold Forrest War Cemetery. I would like to find the intended target, aircraft number details of crew, his age and any other details on him.
I have found the infomation above on the net but cant seem to get any further, so I would realy appreciate any help from other members

Peter

[lingodog]

Wellington II, W5367 coded PH- crashed in the vicinity of Bramsche whilst on an op to Hamburg. The pilot F/Sgt AS Holgate survived and becamw a p.o.w. The rest of the crew perished and were originally buried near Bramsche but the remains of Sgt RF Ashby, F/Sgt LTW Grady RCAF, Sgt Savory And Sgt PH Jackett were re-interred in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetary.

Information from Bomber Command Losses of the Second World War by WR Chorley.

[planecrazy97]

Many thanks for this ivery helpful nfomation, if any other members have any more I would be much obliged!