BROWNETT John

  • First Name(s):
    John 
  • Surname:
    BROWNETT
  • Service Number:
    1581820
  • Rank:

    Possibly Sergeant/Navigator

  • Conflict:
    WW2
  • Service:
    Air Force
  • Air Force:
    Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
  • Air Force Unit:
    550 Squadron
  • Former Units:
    None
  • Date of Death:
    15th March 1945
  • Age At Death:
  • Place of Death:
    Unknown
  • Place of Burial:
    Hanover War Cemetery, Germany, Grave 5. E. 16.
  • Place of Birth:
    Unknown
  • Home Town:
    Unknown
  • Casualty's Relatives:
    Unknown
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BROWNETT John Is Named On These Memorials

Hindlip St James WW1 and WW2 Police Roll of Honour

Notes About The Memorial(s) Listed Above

Additional information on the memorial: Pc. 62

Further Information About BROWNETT John

Henry John Brownett is a suggested casualty for this individual.

Henry Brownett was the navigator on Lancaster NG287 which was on a mission to Misburg on the night of 15th/16th March 1945. The aircraft was hit by flak. Five of the crew were killed, one became a prisoner of war and one was confined to hospital but escaped when the guards holding him were captured by advancing US forces.

Source for additional information:
http://www.550squadronassociation.org.uk/documents/public/Lancasters-Crews/FORFWallace/index.php

Link still valid 10th February 2025.

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