The graves of 209 Czechoslovak RAF airmen and 1 Czechoslovak WAAF who lost their lives during their WW2 RAF service, are to be found in numerous cemeteries located around the United Kingdom. A further 149 Czechoslovak airmen, who have no known grave, are commemorated at the Air Forces Memorial at Runnymede.
Hroby 209 československých letců RAF a 1. československého WAAF, kteří při své službě v RAF během 2. svět. války přišli o život, se nacházejí na řadě hřbitovů po celé Velké Británii. Dalších 149 československých letců, jejichž místo pohřbení není známo, jsou připomínáni na Památníku RAF v Runnymede.
With 2018 being not only the 100th anniversary of the formation of the RAF, but also the 100th anniversary of the founding of the state of Czechoslovakia, on 28 October 1918, and also the 100th anniversary of the Czechoslovak Air Force, we, at the Free Czechoslovak Air Force Associates ltd, decided to commemorate these anniversaries in our own special way – Project CzRAF 100.
V roce 2018 si připomínáme nejenom 100. výročí založení RAF, ale také 100. výročí vyhlášení Československého státu (28. října 1918), a také 100. výročí vzniku Československého letectva. Czechoslovak Air Force Associates Ltd. se rozhodla připomenout všechna tato výročí vlastním způsobem – Projektem CzRAF 100.
The original concept behind Project CzRAF 100 was that we would commemorate 100 of the CzRAF graves in regional cemeteries around the UK, by placing a red, white and blue carnation bouquet – the Czech national colours – with a traditional Czech tricolour ribbon at each headstone. However, on reaching out to the UK CzRAF community, we were overwhelmed with the level of support – within 24 hours of launching the project, our target of 100 graves was well surpurpassed.
Původní koncepce projektu CzRAF 100 počítala s tím, že bychom připomenuli alespoň 100 hrobů CzRAF na různých hřbitovech po celé Velké Británii tím, že na nich umístíme kytici červených, bílých a modrých karafiátů v českých národních barvách s tradiční českou stuhou trikolory u každého náhrobku. Při oslovení komunity CzRAF ve Velké Británii jsme však byli ohromeni mírou naší podpory – do 24 hodin od vyhlášení akce byl náš cíl – navštívit 100 hrobů splněn.
Thus we escalated the original project to now include all 240 graves and Runnymede as well, at the 79 locations around the UK as shown on the map below. This extent of CzRAF commemoration in the UK is something that has never been achieved before.
Proto jsme se rozhodli náš původní projekt rozšířit tak, aby zahrnoval všech 240 hrobů včetně Runnymede, celkem na 79 místech po celé Velké Británii tak, jak je znázorněno na mapě níže. V takovémto rozsahu se ještě nikdy památeční akt CzRAF ve Velké Británii neuskutečnil.
With further engaging with the UK CzRAF community and other organisations, we successfully achieved sufficient support to ensure complete coverage of all the 240 graves. The results of Project CzRAF 100 are below.
Podařilo se to díky iniciativnímu zapojení britské komunity CzRAF a dalších organizací, s nimiž jsme dosáhli dostatečné podpory k tomu, že mohlo být navštíveno a uctěno všech 240 hrobů československých letců. Výsledky projektu CzRAF 100 jsou uvedeny níže.
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England:
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North:
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1. – Carlisle – Dalston Road Cemetery.
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ZEMAN Boris, 26, Sgt, 57 OTU, Pilot.
* 16/10/18, Slavuka, Volyň, Russia.
† 01/12/44, Haltwhistle, Cumbria.
Lost orientation in fog during a training flight in Spitfire EP518, and crashed into a hill approx 10 km north-west of Haltwhistle, Cumbria.
Grave ref: Ward 16. Sec. O. Grave 105.
A symbolic urn was returned to Prague Olšanský 1945.
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2. – Catterick – Catterick Cemetery.
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GUTVALD Josef, 29, Sgt, 313 Sqn, Pilot.
* 21/12/11, Třešť, Jihlava.
† 27/05/41, Uckerby, Scorton, Yorkshire.
Killed in a accident during a training flight.
Grave ref: R.C. Sec. Row D.D. Grave 9.
A symbolic urn no 191, was returned to Ostrava Hrabyně 1945.
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3. – Cheadle – Cheadle and Gatley Cemetery.
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ŠKACH Antonín, 27, P/O, 310 Sqn, Pilot.
* 01/12/16, Kročehlavy, Kladno.
† 03/09/44, St Michael, Cornwall.
Crash at start of operational flight.
Grave ref: Sec. 15. Grave 45.
A symbolic urn no 191, was returned to Plzeň 1945.
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4. – Harrogate – Stonefall Cemetery.
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BLEIER Jiří, 28, AC2, 5 AOS, Navigator trainee.
* 08/04/15, Jarošov, Uherské Hradiště.
† 17/05/43, Uckerby, Scorton, Yorkshire.
Killed in a accident during a training flight.
Grave ref: Sec. 20E. Grave 7095.
A symbolic urn no 206, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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5. – Holme Low – Silloth Causewayhead Cemetery.
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VOTRUBA Bohumil, 27, F/Sgt, 312 Sqn, Pilot.
* 07/02/14, Skalica, Banská Bystrica.
† 06/05/41, Targs Crag, Loweswater.
Failed to return from a night training flight in Hurricane V6921 – DU-R, his body was washed ashore at Loweswater, near Whitehaven, Cumbria.
Grave ref: Sec. P. Grave 13.
A symbolic urn was returned to Slovakia 1945.
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6. – Liverpool – West Derby Cemetery.
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HANZLÍČEK Otto, 29, Sgt, 312 Sqn, Pilot.
* 18/06/11, Ústí nad Labem.
† 10/10/40, Ellesmere Point, Merseyside.
Bailed out during a training flight incident, drowned in the mud of the river Mersey.
Grave ref: Sec. 11. R.C. Coll. grave 392.
A symbolic urn was returned to Ústí nad Labem 1945.
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BARTOŠ Jindřich, 29, F/O, 312 Sqn, Pilot.
* 16/11/11, Lugansk, Ukraine.
† 13/02/41, Talagre, Prestatyn.
Killed during a training flight at Liverpool. His Hurricane Mk I V6885 DM-V at 14:30 for unknown reasons (probably the pilot’s loss of consciousness due to oxygen failure device) crashed at Telegre at Prestatyn.
Grave ref: Sec. 11. R.C. Coll. grave 392.
A symbolic urn was returned to Prague Olšanský 1945.
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7. – Morpeth – Chevington Cemetery.
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KOCOUREK Ladislav, 25, Sgt, 57 OTU, Pilot.
* 01/03/188, Brno.
† 17/03/43, Brotherick Farm, Warkworth, Northumberland.
Killed in a flying accident, his Spitfire AR222 collided with Spitfire X4266 during practising crossover turns with Free French pilot P/O J. B. Nemoz.
Grave ref: Sec. H. Grave 194.
A symbolic urn no 2, was returned to Ostrava Hrabyně 1945.
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ŠINDELÁŘ Václav, 24, Sgt, 57 OTU, Pilot.
* 21/09/18, Plzeň.
† 19/04/43, South Rock Hall, Burton.
Killed during training flight when his Spitfire P7352 crashed at South Rock Hall, Burton. Cause of crash is believed to be because of a oxygen system fault.
Grave ref: Sec. H. Grave 248..
A symbolic urn was returned to Plzeň 1945.
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Midlands:
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8. Cranwell – St. Andrew Churchyard.
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KAŠPAR Antonín, 26, P/O, 1 SS, Pilot.
* 14/01/15, Velké Svatoňovice, Trutnov.
† 10/07/41, Cranwell, Lincs.
Killed in a training flight accident at Cranwell.
Grave ref: Plot 2. Row C. Grave 18.
A symbolic urn was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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KRAJINA Emanuel, 25, F/O, 1 SS, Pilot.
* 01/06/15, Třebíč.
† 23/02/41, Sleaford, Lincs.
Killed in car crash on road from Cranwell to Lincoln.
Grave ref: Plot 2. Row C. Grave 16.
A symbolic urn was returned to Brno in 1945.
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VOCETKA František, 27, F/O, 1 SS, Pilot.
* 11/04/13, Prague.
† 07/02/41, Cranwell, Lincs.
Pilot error during flight manouvere, resulting in loss of speed and casusing the Proctor aircraft to crash.
Grave ref: Plot 2. Row B. Grave 16.
A symbolic urn was returned to Prague in 1945.
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9. Donnington – St. Cuthbert Churchyard
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DRNEK Miroslav, 23, LAC, 2 SFTS, Pilot Trainee.
* 26/10/17, Blovice, Plzeň.
† 21/07/41, Wolverhampton.
Training flight in Oxford Mk1, on returning to Brize Norton, crashed into houses in Pousen Avenue, Wolverhampton.
Grave ref: Row 13. Grave 6.
A symbolic urn was returned to Plzeň in 1945.
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MELENA Josef, 23, LAC, 2 SFTS, Pilot Trainee.
* 09/02/18, Prague.
† 21/07/41, Wolverhampton.
Training flight in Oxford Mk1, on returning to Brize Norton, crashed into houses in Pousen Avenue, Wolverhampton.
Grave ref: Row 13. Grave 6.
A symbolic urn was returned to Prague Olšanský in 1945.
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10. Market Drayton – Market Drayton Cemetery.
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KESTLER Oldřich, 28, Sgt, 605 Sqn, Pilot.
* 18/03/13, Čižice, Klatovy.
† 07/04/41, Ternhill.
Killed in collision with Sgt Josef Martinec during a training flight in Hurricane IIa Z2318.
Grave ref: Sec. A.F. Grave 103.
A symbolic urn was returned to Prostějov in 1945.
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MARTINEC Josef, 25, Sgt, 24 MU, Pilot.
* 19/07/15, Rychnov nad Kňežnou.
† 07/04/41, Ternhill.
Killed in collision with Sgt Oldřich Kestler during a training flight.
Grave ref: Sec. A.F. Grave 104.
A symbolic urn was returned to Hradec Králové in 1945.
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11. Scropton – St Paul Churchyard.
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FANTA František, 27, F/Lt, 27 OTU, Pilot.
* 10/11/14, Chlum, Kutná Hora.
† 13/10/42, Church Broughton, Derby.
Grave ref: Extn. Grave 101.
A symbolic urn was returned to Prostějov in 1945.
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HRALA Jozef, 27, F/Sgt, 27 OTU, Pilot.
* 21/02/15, Bánovská Kesa, Nové Zámky.
† 13/10/42, Church Broughton, Derby.
Grave ref: Extn. Grave 103.
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JELÍNEK Rudolf, 27, Sgt, 27 OTU, Air Gunner.
* 09/04/15, Lomnice nad Popelkou, Semily.
† 13/10/42, Church Broughton, Derby.
Grave ref: Extn. Grave 102.
A symbolic urn was returned to Prostějov in 1945.
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MUCHA Miroslav, 22, Sgt, 27 OTU, Navigator.
* 31/01/20, Ivančice, Brno.
† 13/10/42, Church Broughton, Derby.
Grave ref: Extn. Grave 102.
A symbolic urn was returned to Brno in 1945.
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OBŠIL Václav, 27, P/O, 27 OTU, Wireless Operator/Air Gunner.
* 28/09/15, Pňovice, Olomouc.
† 13/10/42, Church Broughton, Derby.
Grave ref: Extn. Grave 104.
A symbolic urn was returned to Ostrava in 1945.
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TÜRKL Emil, 20, Sgt, 27 OTU, Wireless Operator/Air Gunner.
* 24/08/22, Děčín.
† 13/10/42, Church Broughton, Derby.
Grave ref: Extn. Grave 105.
A symbolic urn was returned to Prostějov in 1945.
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12. Stoke-upon-Tern – St Peter Church Cemetery.
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ČÁP Miroslav, 24, Sgt, 6 OTU, Pilot.
* 03/06/19, Humpolec, Pelhřimov.
† 17/06/43, Kelsall, Cheshire.
Accident during a training flight.
Grave ref: Row J. Grave 307.
A symbolic urn was returned to Prostějov in 1945.
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13. Wellington – Wellington General Cemetery.
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KLOBOUČNÍK Josef, 30, F/O, 68 Sqn, Pilot.
* 10/03/11, Vienna, Austria.
† 22/10/41, High Ercal, Wellington.
Killed when Beaufighter R2029 crashed at Poynton Green, Shropshire for reasons unknown.
Grave ref: Grave 0713 B.
A symbolic urn was returned to Prague in 1945.
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KLVÁČEK Josef, 30, Sgt, 68 Sqn, Navigator/Radar Operator.
* 01/03/16, Hodolany, Olomouc.
† 22/10/41, High Ercal, Wellington.
Killed when Beaufighter R2029 crashed at Poynton Green, Shropshire for reasons unknown.
Grave ref: Grave 0728 B..
A symbolic urn was returned to Ostrava in 1945.
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14. West Bromwich – All Saints Churchyard Extension.
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MAŇÁSEK Miloslav Bedřich, 21, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Flight Engineer.
* 01/11/22, Slavonský Kobaš,Yugoslavia .
† 13/07/44, nr Bold Head, Devon.
Liberator crashed into hill in fog on return from submarine patrol in Western approach to English Channel.
Grave ref: Jubilee Extn. Grave 1895.
A symbolic urn was returned to Prague Olšanský in 1945.
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15. Wolverhampton – St Philip, Penn Fields .
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HAŇKA Václav, 22, F/Lt, 311 Sqn, Navigator.
* 07/11/19, Sokolnice, Brno.
† 18/10/42, Uxbridge, Middx.
Accident on transit flight from Northolt to Talbenny, Wellington T2564 crashed ½ mile east of Northolt, all onboard killed.
Grave ref: Jubilee Extn. Grave 1895.
A symbolic urn was returned to Prostějov in 1945.
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East Anglia:
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16. Bury St Edmunds – Bury St. Edmunds Cemetery
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MŽOUREK Alois, 29, F/O, No. 1 D.F,, Pilot.
* 12/04/15, Hospozín, Kladno.
† 16/10/44, Horley, Sussex.
Killed in a take-off incident at Gatwick, flying Mosquito NV531. Whilst taking-off the port engine failed causing the aircraft to veer to port and crash into the ground near Horley, killing the pilot.
Grave ref: Compt. 3. New Extn. Grave 79.
A symbolic urn was returned to Prague Olšany in 1945.
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17. Cambridge – Cambridge City Cemetery
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EICHLER Bohuslav, 33, F/Lt, 142 Sqn, Pilot.
* 23/04/11, Trněný Újezd, Beroun.
† 05/01/45, Cambridge.
Killed while attempting an emergency landing, in Mosquito KB397..
Grave ref: 15158.
A symbolic urn no 128, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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HÁJEK Karel František, 31, Sgt, 51 OTU, Navigator.
* 18/07/13, Struhy, Mladá Boleslav.
† 09/03/45, Cambridge.
Killed when landing during a training flight in Mosquito HK227.
Grave ref: 15559.
A symbolic urn no 143, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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RAŠKA František, 27, W/O, 51 OTU, Pilot.
* 05/10/17, Kopřivnice, Nový Jičín.
† 09/03/45, Cambridge.
Killed when landing during a training flight in Mosquito HK227.
Grave ref: 15560.
A symbolic urn was returned to Ostrava 1945.
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18. Dagenham – Eastbrookend Cemetery.
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MAREK František, 27, Sgt, 310 Sqn, Pilot.
* 30/01/13, České Budějovice.
† 14/09/40, Horndon of the Hill, Stanford le Hope.
Killed during combat patrol flying Hurricane R6625 during the Battle of Britain.
Grave ref: Square C.2. Grave 691.
A symbolic urn no 58, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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19. East Wretham – St. Ethelbert Churchyard.
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BAMBUŠEK Jaroslav, 28, LAC, 311 Sqn, Fitter II E.
* 25/09/13, Nový Hrozenkov, Vsetín.
† 04/04/42, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
Killed in road accident.
Grave ref: 22/42.
A symbolic urn no 110, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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BINDER František, 27, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Air Gunner.
* 22/10/14, Hojná Voda, České Budějovice.
† 04/03/42, East Wretham.
Was killed when rear-gunner in Wellington Z1147 returning from a raid on Emden, by a night-fighter.
Grave ref: 21.
A symbolic urn no 107, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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DUŠEK František, 20, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Wireless Operator/Air Gunner.
* 15/08/20, Hostomice, Beroun.
† 25/05/41, Langham.
Killed in accident at start of training flight in Wellington N3010.
Grave ref: 586/21.
A symbolic urn no 126, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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GRIMM Rudolf, 30, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Wireless Operator/Air Gunner.
* 08/04/11, Zábřeh nad Odrou, Ostrava.
† 06/04/42, Bryn-Uchaf, Llanbedr.
Killed when Wellington P9299, KX-A, crashed during a training flight.
Grave ref: Grave 27/42.
A symbolic urn was returned to Ostrava 1945.
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HOŘÍNEK Jindřich, 30, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Wireless Operator.
* 01/01/12, Kratochvilky, Brno.
† 06/04/42, Bryn-Uchaf, Llanbedr.
Killed when Wellington P9299, KX-A, crashed during a training flight.
Grave ref: Sec. A. Grave 1349.
A symbolic urn was returned to Ústí nad Labem 1945.
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KEDA Alois, 27, Sgt, 1429 COTF Sqn, Pilot.
* 13/02/15, Brno.
† 06/04/42, Bryn-Uchaf, Llanbedr.
Killed when Wellington P9299, KX-A, crashed during a training flight.
Grave ref: 28/42.
A symbolic urn no 130, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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STANOVSKÝ Jan, 27, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Wireless Operator/Air Gunner.
* 20/12/14, Klimkovice, Nový Jičín.
† 06/04/42, Bryn-Uchaf, Llanbedr.
Killed when Wellington P9299, KX-A, crashed during a training flight.
Grave ref: Grave 26/42.
A symbolic urn was returned to Ostrava Hrabyně 1945.
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ŠTEFEK Jan, 27, P/O, 1429 COTF Sqn, Navigator.
* 25/02/15, Brno.
† 06/04/42, Bryn-Uchaf, Llanbedr.
Killed when Wellington P9299, KX-A, crashed during a training flight.
Grave ref: Grave 25/42.
A symbolic urn no 81, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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STOČEK Milan Maxmilián, 22, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Wireless Operator/Air Gunner.
* 10/10/18, Prague.
† 25/05/41, Langham.
Killed in accident at start of training flight.
Grave ref: Grave 585/22..
A symbolic urn was returned to Prague Olšany 1945.
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ŠVIC Miloslav, 24, P/O, 311 Sqn, Pilot.
* 05/10/16, Lužec nad Vltavou, Mělník.
† 04/06/41, Langham,.
Killed when Wellington N3010, crashed 1 mile north-west of Langham on a training flight.
Grave ref: Grave 588/23.
A symbolic urn was returned to Hradec Králové 1945.
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VOKURKA Rudolf, 25, Sgt, 1429 COTF, Pilot.
* 24/02/17, Čekanice, Tábor.
† 06/04/42, Bryn-Uchaf, Llanbedr.
Killed when Wellington P9299, KX-A, crashed during a training flight.
Grave ref: Grave 23/42.
A symbolic urn no 124, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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ZEINERT Stanislav, 25, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Pilot.
* 09/12/15, Neuměřice, Kladno.
† 26/05/41, Langham.
Killed when Wellington N3010, crashed 1 mile north-west of Langham on a training flight.
Grave ref: Grave 587/20.
A symbolic urn was returned to Prague Olšany 1945.
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20. Haverhill – Haverhill Cemetery
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FORNŮSEK Ladislav, 21, Sgt, 138 Sqn, Wireless Operator / Air Gunner.
* 17/04/20, Hodonín.
† 10/03/42, Stradishall.
Killed during a night training flight when his Whitley aircraft, Z91255, crashed near Newton Stewart.
Grave ref: Sec U., Grave 192.
A symbolic urn was returned to Hodonín 1945.
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JANEK Jan, 23, Sgt, 138 Sqn, Pilot.
* 30/03/18, Přibice, Břeclav.
† 11/01/42, Stradishall.
Killed during a night training flight when his Whitley aircraft, Z91255, crashed near Newton Stewart.
Grave ref: Sec U., Grave 193.
A symbolic urn was returned to Ostrava 1945.
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JELÍNEK Václav, 24, F/O, 138 Sqn, Navigator.
* 13/12/15, Svaté Pole, Příbram.
† 10/03/42, Stradishall.
Killed during a night training flight when his Whitley aircraft, Z91255, crashed near Newton Stewart.
Grave ref: Sec U., Grave 243.
A symbolic urn no 199, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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21. Honington – All Saints Churchyard.
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JANOUŠEK Jiří, 23, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Air Gunner.
* 26/04/17, Semily.
† 16/12/40, East Wretham.
Killed when Wellington T2577, KX-Q, crashed on take-off for a raid on Mannheim, Germany.
Grave ref: Row C. Grave 9.
A symbolic urn no 146, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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KŘIVDA Jan, 27, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Pilot.
* 06/08/13, Uherský Brod, Uherské Hradiště.
† 16/12/40, East Wretham.
Killed when Wellington T2577, KX-Q, crashed on take-off for a raid on Mannheim, Germany.
Grave ref: Row C. Grave 10.
A symbolic urn no 144, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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LANG Karel, 24, Sgt, 313 Sqn, Pilot.
* 21/08/16, Velká Chýška, Havlíčkův Brod.
† 17/10/40, Pipps Farm, Coddenham.
Killed in training flight accident.
Grave ref: Row C. Grave 7.
A symbolic urn no 125, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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LIEBOLD Jindřich, 19, AC2, 311 Sqn, Interpreter.
* 06/10/21, Brno.
† 05/01/41, East Wretham.
Killed during air raid at East Wretham airfield.
Grave ref: Row C. Grave 11.
A symbolic urn no 135, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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TOŠOVSKÝ Oldřich, 23, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Pilot.
* 10/07/17, Horní Jelení, Pardubice.
† 17/10/40, Pipps Farm, Coddenham.
Killed in Wellington L7786 during a training flight.
Grave ref: Sec. A. Grave 1349.
A symbolic urn was returned to Plzeň 1945.
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TOUL Jaromír, 24, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Air Gunner.
* 13/02/17, Chlum, Blansko.
† 16/12/40, East Wretham.
Killed in crash, in Wellington T2577, KX-Q, when taking-off for a raid on Mannheim, Germany.
Grave ref: Row C. Grave 8.
A symbolic urn no 36, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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VEJRAŽKA Miloslav, 29, P/O, 311 Sqn, Wireless Operator.
* 15/11/10, Dražďany, Pelhřimov.
† 17/10/40, East Farm, West Willough.
On retuen from bombing mission to Bremen, Germany, died after parachuting from Wellington N2773, KX-X.
Grave ref: Row C. Grave 5.
A symbolic urn no 119, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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22. Hornchurch – Hornchurch Cemetery
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BÖNISCH [Böhnisch] František, 28, Sgt, 313 Sqn, Pilot.
* 04/04/13, Prchalov, Nový Jičín.
† 23/02/42, Thames Estuary, near Southend.
Accident on operational flight.
Grave ref: Sec. A. Grave 1368.
A symbolic urn was returned to Ostrava 1945.
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BRÁZDA Prokop, 26, F/Sgt, 313 Sqn, Pilot.
* 02/07/15, Kosov, České Budějovice.
† 24/04/42, Martlesham.
On 24 April 1942 he was flying Spitfire Vb BM357 on Circus 132, escorting Boston bombers on a raid on Vissingen, Holland. On the return journey, his aircraft was damaged during an attack by a group of Fw 190’s. With the aid of fellow 313 Sqn pilot Václav Jícha, he chased away the attackers. About 35 miles from Ostend another group of 5 Fw190’s attcked his Spitfire and again, with Jicha’s assistance, they fought-off the attack. With Jícha as escort, Brázda’s Spitfire back across the Channel towards Martlesham Heath. About two miles from the English coast the engine on Brázda’s Spitfire began to smoke and cut out. Brázda attempted to make a forced landing near Alderton, Essex, but was killed in the crash.
Grave ref: Sec. A. Grave 1367.
A symbolic urn was returned to Czechoslovakia 1945.
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KONVALINA Blažej, 23, Sgt, 313 Sqn, Pilot.
* 03/01/19, Blížkovice, Znojmo.
† 22/01/42, Hornchurch.
Killed in accident during combat training.
Grave ref: Sec. A. Grave 1348.
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VALENTA Josef, 24, Sgt, 313 Sqn, Pilot.
* 13/08/17, Hrdlovka, Teplice.
† 11/01/42, His Spitfire lost speed in bad weather over Hornchurch airfield and crashed.
Killed in accident on a operational flight.
Grave ref: Sec. A. Grave 1349.
A symbolic urn no 81, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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23. Lowestoft – Normanston Drive Cemetery.
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HORKÝ František, 25, P/O, 311 Sqn, Wireless Operator / Air Gunner.
* 16/03/17, Hodov, Třebíč.
† 03/11/42, Lowestoft.
Committed suicide while the balance of his mind was disturbed due to personal problems.
Grave ref: Sec. 25. Grave 551.
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24. North Weald Bassett – St. Andrew Churchyard.
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KOZÁK Tomáš, 24, F/O, 242 Sqn, Pilot.
* 18/11/16, Klatovy.
† 14/06/41, Duxford.
Killed on night training flight near Duxford.
Grave ref: Row 2. Grave 3.
A symbolic urn no 77, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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25. Peterborough – Eastfield Cemetery.
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KOUKOL František, 25, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Pilot.
* 17/05/15, Vamberk, Rychnov nad Kněžnou.
† 01/10/40, Elton, Peterborough.
Killed in accident on a training flight in Wellington R9649.
Grave ref: Div. 4. Block 9. R.C. Joint grave 174.
A symbolic urn no 209, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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SKUTIL Jaroslav, 30, P/O, 311 Sqn, Wireless Operator/Air Gunner.
* 24/05/10, Louny.
† 01/10/40, Elton, Peterborough.
Killed in accident on a training flight in Wellington R9649.
Grave ref: Div. 4. Block 9. R.C. Joint grave 165.
A symbolic urn no 225, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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SLOVÁK Josef, 28, P/O, 311 Sqn, Pilot.
* 12/09/12, Lomnice nad Popelkou, Semily.
† 01/10/40, Elton, Peterborough.
Killed in accident on a training flight in Wellington R9649.
Grave ref: Div. 4. Block 9. R.C. Joint grave 165.
A symbolic urn no 8, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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VALOŠEK Oskar, 24, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Pilot.
* 22/07/16, Louky, Karviná.
† 01/10/40, Elton, Peterborough.
Killed in accident on a training flight in Wellington R9649.
Grave ref: Div. 4. Block 9. R.C. Joint grave 174.
A symbolic urn was returned to Ostrava Hrabyně 1945.
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26. Scottow – All Saints Church.
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BREJCHA Václav, 26, Sgt, 257 Sqn, Pilot.
* 13/04/15, Životice, Příbram.
† 19/06/41, North Sea, off Southwold, Suffolk.
Killed when flying between Farnborough and Coltishall in Tiger Moth Mk I N6825 which, for reasons unknown, crashed into the sea 400 metres north of Southwold. The body was recovered July 18, 1941 near Southwold.
Grave ref: Grave 247.
A symbolic urn was returned to České Budějovice 1945.
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GLAUDER František, 32, P/O, 68 Sqn, Pilot.
* 23/10/09, Přáslavice, Olomouc.
† 13/09/42, Coltishall.
Killed on training flight at Coltishall airfield, when flying over the airfield on a training exercise, he was dazzled by search-lights and lost orientation of Beaufighter Mk. I F, X 7703, WM-B and crashed near the airfield.
Grave ref: Grave 279.
A symbolic urn was returned to Ostrava 1945.
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HAAS Petr, 22, Sgt, 5 AOS, Navigator trainee.
* 03/05/20, Ostrava.
† 23/10/42, Wigtownshire.
Killed in night navigation training flight in Avro Anson DG387.
Grave ref: Grave 286.
A symbolic urn was returned to Ostrava Hrabyně 1945.
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KOVANDA Jaroslav, 29, F/Sgt, 68 Sqn, Radar Operator.
* 22/01/13, Bohušovice nad Ohří, Litoměřice.
† 05/09/42, Frettenham, Coltishall.
Shortly after the start of a night patrol, in Beaufighter Mk 1F, WP-P, from Coltishall, when at a altitude of 300mtrs, the plane ignited, crashing in flames, and was burnt to death in crash.
Grave ref: Grave 280.
A symbolic urn no 149, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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MENŠÍK Jozef Karel, 25, F/O, 68 Sqn, Pilot.
* 19/11/17, Skačany, Topoľčany.
† 22/04/43, Coltishall, Norfolk.
Killed in a night practice flight at Swanton Morley, 28 km West of Coltishall, from where it he had taken-off in aircraft V8567. The aircraft was seen to come out of clouds, go into a spiral and brake up. The incident remains unexplained, but was probably due to a technical malfunction.
Grave ref: Grave 295.
A symbolic urn was returned to Slovakia 1945.
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RICHTER Karel Jiří, 39, W/O, 68 Sqn, Pilot.
* 17/10/02, Hlinsko.
† 05/09/42, Frettenham, Coltishall.
Shortly after the start of a night patrol, in Beaufighter Mk 1F, WP-P, from Coltishall, when at a altitude of 300mtrs, the plane ignited, crashing in flames, and was burnt to death in crash.
Grave ref: Grave 281.
A symbolic urn was returned to Hradec Králové 1945.
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SLÍVA Josef Rudolf, 31, F/O, 68 Sqn, Radar Operator.
* 16/02/12, Řepiště, Frýdek-Místek.
† 22/04/43, Coltishall, Norfolk.
Killed in a night practice flight at Swanton Morley, 28 km West of Coltishall, from where it he had taken-off in aircraft V8567. The aircraft was seen to come out of clouds, go into a spiral and brake up. The incident remains unexplained, but was probably due to a technical malfunction.
Grave ref: Grave 294.
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VAŠATA František, 31, Sgt, 68 Sqn, Navigator, Radar Operator.
* 11/07/11, Brandýs nad Labem, Prague.
† 13/09/42, Coltishall.
Killed on training flight at Coltishall airfield, when flying over the airfield on a training exercise, he was dazzled by search-lights and lost orientation of Beaufighter Mk. I F, X 7703, WM-B and crashed near the airfield.
Grave ref: Grave 288.
A symbolic urn was returned to Prague Olšany 1945.
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27. Southend on Sea – Sutton Road Cemetery.
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HRADIL František Jan, 28, P/O, 310 Sqn, Pilot.
* 21/09/12, Těšetice, Olomouc.
† 05/11/40, Thames Estuary, off Southend.
He was a Battle of Britain fighter pilot in 19 Squadron who was flying Spitfire IIA, Serial No. P7545, in combat over Southend on Sea, Essex, on 5 November 1940 when he was attacked by a German Me109 from I/JG26. Hradil’s Spitfire was shot down and was unable to bale-out, and crashed into the Thames Estuary near Southend Pier, his body was fished out from the sea on 7 November 1940..
Grave ref: Plot R. Grave 12160.
A symbolic urn was returned to Prague Olšany 1945.
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28. Sutton Bridge – St. Mathew Churchyard.
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KURKA Jan, 26, Sgt, 6 OTU, Pilot.
* 26/06/14, Písková Lhota, Nymburk.
† 30/09/40, Manholm, Northants.
Whilst on a training flight in Hurricane L1986, the aircraft had caught fire. He bailed-out but his parachute was opened too soon and its cords became caught-up with the blazing aircraft. The Hurricane crashed near Manholm, near Northampton..
Grave ref: Sec. O. Grave 55.
A symbolic urn was returned to České Budějovice 1945.
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PATLEJCH Matěj Tomáš, 24, P/O, 56 OTU, Pilot.
* 19/12/15, Lhůta, Klatovy.
† 01/11/40, Tydd St Mary, Lincs.
His Hurricane L1851 crashed near Tydd St Mary, near Kings Lynn, when returning from a high altitude training flight. The probable reason for the crash is that his oxygen breathing apparatus failed, causing him to loose consciousness.
Grave ref: Sec. P. Grave 48.
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SCHWARZ Jiří, 22, Sgt, 25 OTU, Pilot.
* 25/05/19, Plzeň.
† 22/09/41, Kings Lynn.
Killed in training flight accident.
Grave ref: Sec. R. Grave 39..
A symbolic urn no 173, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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STIBOR Karel, 25, Sgt, 56 OTU, Pilot.
* 01/12/14, Měšetice, Benešov.
† 03/09/40, Kings Lynn, Norfolk.
Killed in Mid-air collision during a combat training flight.
Grave ref: Sec. N. Grave 62.
A symbolic urn no 210, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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ŽEROVNICKÝ Jan, 28, P/O, 56 OTU, Pilot.
* 05/05/13, Hradec Králové.
† 07/01/42, Sutton Bridge, Lincs.
Whilst flying Hurricane V7469, in practise frontal attacks, with Sgt František Pokorný, the two Hurricanes came into contact. V7469 immediately dived into the ground killing Žeronický. Sgt Pokorný managed to land his Hurricane without injury..
Grave ref: Sec. Q. Grave 34.
A symbolic urn was returned to Prague 1945.
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29. Whittlesford – St. Mary and Andrew Churchyard.
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POHNER Benedikt, 28, AC2, 310 Sqn, Flight Mechanic E.
* 23/04/12, Náchod.
† 25/02/41, Duxford.
During a raid on Duxford by a Ju 88, one bomb hit a petrol bowser parked near a air-raid shelter that ground-staff were running to and was killed in the bomb-blast.
Grave ref: Row A. Grave 8.
A symbolic urn was returned to Hradec Králové 1945.
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ZAVADIL Jaroslav, 27, LAC, 310 Sqn, Driver.
* 26/10/13, Vítkovice, Ostrava.
† 25/02/41, Duxford.
During a raid on Duxford by a Ju 88, one bomb hit a petrol bowser parked near a air-raid shelter that ground-staff were running to. He lost both legs in the bomb-blast and was conscious, but died shortly after arrival at hospital.
Grave ref: Row E. Grave 7.
A symbolic urn was returned to Ostrava Hrabyně 1945.
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Southern:
30. Black Bourton – St Mary the Virgin Church.
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KŘÍŽ Václav, 23, Sgt, 2 SFTS, Pilot trainee.
* 09/12/10, Osviečine, Poland.
† 21/05/41, Brize Norton, Oxfordshire.
Killed in a training flight collission over Brize Norton.
Grave ref: Row D. Grave 1.
A symbolic urn was returned to Prague Olšany in 1945.
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31. Benson – St Helen) Churchyard Extension.
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ODSTRČÍLEK Otakar, 29, Sgt, 12 OTU, Pilot.
* 09/12/10, Osviečine, Poland.
† 30/09/40, Streatley, Berkshire.
Killed on a training flight flying Battle L5074 aircraft.
Grave ref: Row D. Grave 8.
A symbolic urn was returned to Brno in 1945.
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32. Brookwood – CWGC Cemetery.
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By Czechoslovak Memorial.
RUBÍN Jiří, 23, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Wireless Operator/Air Gunner.
* 29/11/19, Prague.
† 29/08/43, Beaulieu, Hants..
Crashed in BZ775 Liberator on take-off at start of patrol to Bay of Biscay.
Grave ref: Row 28. A. 1.
A symbolic urn was returned to Prague Olšanský 1945.
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JELÍNEK Stanislav, 23, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Pilot.
* 22/04/20, Zdětín.
† 29/08/43, Beaulieu, Hants.
Crashed in BZ775 Liberator on take-off at start of patrol to Bay of Biscay.
Grave ref: Row 28. A. 2.
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VELLA Jan DFC, 38, F/O, 311 Sqn, Pilot.
* 10/05/06, Kladno.
† 10/01/45, Bheinn A’Bhuird, Cairngorm, Scotland.
Crashed on flight from Tain to Hornchurch, Essex, in Oxford PH404.
Grave ref: Row 28. A. 3.
A symbolic urn was returned to Prague 1945.
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BITTNER Josef, 26, F/Sgt, 311 Sqn, Pilot.
* 07/02/17, Kolín.
† 30/08/43, Beaulieu, Hants.
Accident at start of training flight, in Liberator BZ785.
Grave ref: Row 28. A. 4.
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SCHWARZ Teodor, 21, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Wireless Operator/Air Gunner.
* 24/12/21, Falknov.
† 30/08/43, Beaulieu, Hants.
Accident at start of training flight, in Liberator BZ785.
Grave ref: Row 28. A. 7.
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LANŽ Rudolf, 28, LAC, 311 Sqn, Flight Mechanic E.
* 03/04/15, Konice.
† 29/10/43, Netley, Hants.
Died in hospital.
Grave ref: Row 28. A. 8.
A symbolic urn was returned to Ostrava 1945.
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LOUDA Jaroslav, 28, F/Sgt, 312 Sqn, Fitter II.
* 16/03/19, Nymburk.
† 25/03/44, Boscombe, Wilts.
Died of Pneumonia in hospital.
Grave ref: Row 28. A. 9.
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PRVONIČ Antonin, 29, W/O, 312 Sqn, Pilot.
* 05/05/15, Záhorská, Bystrica.
† 15/05/44, Manston, Kent.
Crash landing after a operational flight.
Grave ref: Row 28. A. 10.
A symbolic urn was returned to Slovakia 1945.
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ČÍŽEK Evžen, 38, G/Cpt, HQ London, Pilot.
* 10/12/04, Ostrava.
† 26/11/42, Cardiff.
Was passenger in aircraft ES947 which struck a barrage ballon over Cardiff bay in bad weather and crashed near Cardiff docks.
Grave ref: Row 28. B. 1.
A symbolic urn was returned to Ostrava 1945.
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BABŠ Bruno, 38, F/Lt, 311 Sqn, Navigator.
* 16/09/05 Lipník nad Bečvou.
† 29/08/43, Beaulieu, Hants.
Crashed in BZ775 Liberator on take-off at start of patrol to Bay of Biscay.
Grave ref: Row 28. B. 2.
A symbolic urn was returned to Ostrava 1945.
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ČTVRTLÍK Miroslav, 28, F/O, 311 Sqn, Air Gunner.
* 12/10/14, Olomouc.
† 29/08/43, Beaulieu, Hants.
Crashed in BZ775 Liberator on take-off at start of patrol to Bay of Biscay.
Grave ref: Row 28. B. 3.
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MUSÁLEK Adolf, 28, F/O, 311 Sqn, Pilot.
* 03/10/16, Svinov.
† 29/08/43, Beaulieu, Hants.
Crashed in BZ775 Liberator on take-off at start of patrol to Bay of Biscay.
Grave ref: Row 28. B. 4.
A symbolic urn was returned to Ostrava 1945.
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POLÁK Hanuš, 20, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Wireless Operator/Air Gunner.
* 21/10/22, Prague.
† 29/08/43, Beaulieu, Hants.
Crashed in BZ775 Liberator on take-off at start of patrol to Bay of Biscay.
Grave ref: Row 28. B. 7.
A symbolic urn was returned to Prague Olšanský 1945.
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BLAHÁČEK Eduard, 23, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Wireless Operator/Air Gunner.
* 20/10/19, Postřelmov.
† 29/08/43, Beaulieu, Hants.
Crashed in BZ775 Liberator on take-off at start of patrol to Bay of Biscay.
Grave ref: Row 28. B. 8.
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BLAHNA Václav, 27, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Air Gunner.
* 13/09/15, Blovice.
† 29/08/43, Beaulieu, Hants.
Crashed in BZ775 Liberator on take-off at start of patrol to Bay of Biscay.
Grave ref: Row 28. B. 9.
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ŠIMEK Andrej, 23, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Wireless Operator/Air Gunner.
* 01/01/20, Žarnovica.
† 30/08/43, Bay of Biscay.
Patrol over the Bay of Biscay in Liberator EV948. Killed in aerial combat with Luftwaffe fighters.
Grave ref: Row 28. B. 10.
A symbolic urn was returned to Slovakia 1945.
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PALICHLEB Emil, 34, F/Lt, 311 Sqn, Pilot.
* 13/08/19, Kopřivnice.
† 30/08/43, Beaulieu, Hants.
Accident at start of training flight in Liberator BZ785.
Grave ref: Row 28. C. 1.
A symbolic urn was returned to Ostrava 1945.
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FIŠERA Josef, 26, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Pilot.
* 12/03/17, Horní Branná.
† 30/08/43, Beaulieu, Hants.
Accident at start of training flight in Liberator BZ785.
Grave ref: Row 28. C. 2.
A symbolic urn was returned to Prague 1945.
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KOTIBA František, 32, W/O, 51 OTU, Pilot.
* 19/04/12, Valpovo.
† 30/08/43, 20/06/44, Spring Farm, Cranfield.
Flying accident in Beaufighter X7705.
Grave ref: Row 28. C. 9.
A symbolic urn was returned to Prague Olšanský 1945.
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ZÁLESKÝ Alois, 34, P/O, 312 Sqn, Pilot.
* 24/11/16, Plzeň.
† 09/02/45, North Sea NE of Bradwell Bay, Essex.
Accident during a training flight in Spitfire Mk.IX DU-G.
Grave ref: Row 28. C. 10.
A symbolic urn was returned to Hradec Králové 1945.
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JELEN Rudolf, 42, W/O, 311 Sqn, Pilot.
* 30/03/02, Bystřice.
† 10/01/45, Bheinn A’Bhuird, Cairngorm, Scotland.
Crashed on flight from Tain to Hornchurch, Essex, in Oxford PH404.
Grave ref: Row 28. C. 11.
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LINHART Leo, 32, F/O, 311 Sqn, Pilot.
* 16/11/12, Zell am See, Austria.
† 10/01/45, Bheinn A’Bhuird, Cairngorm, Scotland.
Crashed on flight from Tain to Hornchurch, Essex, in Oxford PH404.
Grave ref: Row 28. C. 12.
A symbolic urn was returned to Brno 1945.
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RYBNÍČEK Karel, 26, F/Sgt, 311 Sqn, Navigator.
* 05/02/19, Kozlov, Žďár nad Sázavou.
† 10/01/45, 05/10/45, Blackbushe.
Accident after takeoff from Blackbushe on flight to Prague.
Grave ref: Row 28. C. 13.
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KVAPIL Karel, 26, S/Ldr, 311 Sqn, Pilot.
* 05/02/19, 28/03/18, Litovel, Olomouc.
† 10/01/45, Bheinn A’Bhuird, Cairngorm, Scotland.
Crashed on flight from Tain to Hornchurch, Essex, in Oxford PH404
Grave ref: Row 28. D. 1.
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KAUDERS Valter MC, 26, F/O, 311 Sqn, Wireless Operator.
* 18/04/18, Prague.
† 10/01/45, Bheinn A’Bhuird, Cairngorm, Scotland.
Crashed on flight from Tain to Hornchurch, Essex, in Oxford PH404.
Grave ref: Row 28. D. 2.
A symbolic urn was returned to Prague Olšanský 1945.
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KUDLÁČEK Jaroslav, 25, P/O, 311 Sqn, Pilot.
* 09/12/19, Chrudim.
† 05/10/45, Blackbushe.
Accident after takeoff from Blackbushe on flight to Prague.
Grave ref: Row 28. D. 9.
A symbolic urn was returned to Chrudim 1945.
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CHALUPA Jan, 21, Sgt, 310 Sqn, Pilot.
* 05/05/19, Brno.
† 16/10/40, Ely Railway Station.
Died of injuries after a crash during a training flight.
Grave ref: Row 28. D. 10.
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VAVERKA Bohumil, 30, F/O, 311 Sqn, Wireless Operator.
* 23/10/14, Milokošť, Hodonín.
† 05/10/45, Blackbushe.
Accident after takeoff from Blackbushe on flight to Prague.
Grave ref: Row 28. D. 11.
A symbolic urn was returned to Hodonín 1945.
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BROŽ Antonín, 31, W/O, 311 Sqn, Pilot.
* 29/10/13, Hradec Králové.
† 05/10/45, Blackbushe.
Accident after takeoff from Blackbushe on flight to Prague.
Grave ref: Row 28. D. 12.
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SEDLÁK Zdeněk, 33, F/Sgt, 311 Sqn, Flight Engineer.
* 29/07/12, Prague.
† 05/10/45, Blackbushe.
Accident after takeoff from Blackbushe on flight to Prague.
Grave ref: Row 28. D. 13.
A symbolic urn was returned to Prague Olšanský 1945.
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FECHTNER Emil, DFC, 24, P/O, 310 Sqn, Pilot.
* 16/10/16, Prague.
† 29/10/40, Whittles Ford, Cambs.
Mid air collision during operational flight in Hurricane NN-S, P3889.
Grave ref: Row 28. E. 1.
A symbolic urn was returned to Hradec Králové 1945.
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KOMÍNEK Josef, 27, Sgt, 310 Sqn, Pilot.
* 31/10/13, Prague.
† 08/06/41, Coes Farm, Firtob.
Accident during training flight.
Grave ref: Row 28. E. 2.
A symbolic urn was returned to Brno 1945.
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ŠTUDENT Václav, 24, F/Sgt, 311 Sqn, Pilot.
* 25/11/17, Prague.
† 18/10/42, Uxbridge.
Accident during transit flight Talbenny to Northolt in ,Wellington KX-T, T2564.
Grave ref: Row 28. E. 3A.
A symbolic urn was returned to Prague 1945.
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BULIŠ František, 26, P/O, 311 Sqn, Pilot.
* 22/09/16, Hrochův Týnec, Chrudim.
† 18/10/42, Uxbridge.
Accident during transit flight Talbenny to Northolt in ,Wellington KX-T, T2564.
Grave ref: Row 28. E. 4.
A symbolic urn was returned to Ostrava 1945.
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DOLEŽAL František, 28, F/Sgt, 311 Sqn, Wireless Operator/Air Gunner.
* 25/01/14, Litomyšl, Svitavy.
† 18/10/42, Uxbridge.
Accident during transit flight Talbenny to Northolt in ,Wellington KX-T, T2564.
Grave ref: Row 28. E. 4A.
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STOKLÁSEK František, 28, F/Sgt, 311 Sqn, Fitter I.
* 30/10/13, Jihlava.
† 18/10/42, Uxbridge.
Accident during transit flight Talbenny to Northolt in ,Wellington KX-T, T2564.
Grave ref: Row 28. E. 5.
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ŠVEC Josef, 36, F/Sgt, 311 Sqn, Pilot.
* 30/10/13, Jihlava.
† 18/10/42, Uxbridge.
Accident during transit flight Talbenny to Northolt in ,Wellington KX-T, T2564.
Grave ref: Row 28. E. 5A.
A symbolic urn was returned to Prague 1945.
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BLÁHA Jan, 33, F/Sgt, 311 Sqn, Pilot.
* 22/02/09, Karlovy Vary.
† 18/10/42, Uxbridge.
Accident during transit flight Talbenny to Northolt in ,Wellington KX-T, T2564.
Grave ref: Row 28. E. 6.
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PACLÍK František, 26, Cpl, 311 Sqn, Flight Mechanic E.
* 11/04/16, Vienna, Austria.
† 18/10/42, Uxbridge.
Accident during transit flight Talbenny to Northolt in ,Wellington KX-T, T2564.
Grave ref: Row 28. E. 6A.
A symbolic urn was returned to Prague Olšanský 1945.
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BUNZL Antonín, 23, P/O, 311 Sqn, Wireless Operator/Air Gunner.
* 16/09/19, Úpice, Náchod.
† 18/10/42, Uxbridge.
Accident during transit flight Talbenny to Northolt in ,Wellington KX-T, T2564.
Grave ref: Row 28. E. 7.
A symbolic urn was returned to Hradec Králové 1945.
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GÖTZLINGER Vilém, 31, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Instrument Mechanic.
* 02/09/11, Ivanovice na Hané, Vyškov.
† 18/10/42, Uxbridge.
Accident during transit flight Talbenny to Northolt in ,Wellington KX-T, T2564.
Grave ref: Row 28. E. 7A.
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GISSÜBEL Bedřich, 32, P/O, 311 Sqn, Pilot.
* 12/02/10, Rasochy, Kolín.
† 18/10/42, Uxbridge.
Accident during transit flight Talbenny to Northolt in ,Wellington KX-T, T2564.
Grave ref: Row 28. E. 8.
A symbolic urn was returned to Prague 1945.
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JEBÁČEK Jaroslav, 21, P/O, 311 Sqn, Air Gunner.
* 06/11/20, Jinačovice, Brno.
† 18/10/42, Uxbridge.
Accident during transit flight Talbenny to Northolt in ,Wellington KX-T, T2564.
Grave ref: Row 28. E. 8A.
A symbolic urn was returned to Brno 1945.
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ČECH Josef, 31, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Electrician.
* 07/01/11, Prague.
† 18/10/42, Uxbridge.
Accident during transit flight Talbenny to Northolt in ,Wellington KX-T, T2564.
Grave ref: Row 28. E. 9.
A symbolic urn was returned to Prague Olšanský 1945.
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RÁJECKI [Rájecký] Vladimír, 22, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Air Gunner.
* 05/07/20, Pančevo, Yugoslavia.
† 18/10/42, Uxbridge.
Accident during transit flight Talbenny to Northolt in ,Wellington KX-T, T2564.
Grave ref: Row 28. E. 9A.
A symbolic urn was returned to Prague Olšanský 1945.
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Opposite RAF building.
MALÝ Jaroslav, 36, F/Lt, 310 Sqn, Pilot.
* 17/07/05, Prague.
† 06/06/41, London.
Died of previous injuries.
Grave ref: row 20. B. 1.
A symbolic urn was returned to Prague Olšanský 1945.
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VANKO Anton, 26, Sgt, 312 Sqn, Pilot.
* 10/01/18, Lednické Rovné, Považská Bystrica.
† 08/12/44, Bradwell Bay, Essex.
Crash on start of operational flight at Bradwell Bay.
Grave ref: row 20. D. 12.
A symbolic urn was returned to Slovakia 1945.
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OCELKA Josef, 33, W/Cdr, 6 MU, Pilot.
* 12/03/09, Lipník nad Bečvou, Přerov.
† 21/07/42, Brize Norton
Killed in flying accident at Brize Norton.
Grave ref: row 24. B. 8.
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33. Brookwood – Civilian Cemetery.
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SEDLÁKOVÁ [Herrmanová] Edita, 19, LACW, 311 Sqn, Ground Staff.
* 03/03/26, Plzeň.
† 05/10/45, Blackbush, Hants.
Killed shortly after take-off on a Liberato re-patriation flight back to Czechoslovakia.
Grave ref: Liberator communal grave, Brookwood civilian cememtery.
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34. Cirencester – Cirencester Cemetery.
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DOLEŽAL František, 21, Sgt, HQ Kemble, Pilot.
* 08/05/19, Doudleby nad Orlicí, Rychnov nad Kňežnou.
† 07/02/41, Kemble.
Killed in a training accident.
Grave ref: Plot 5. R.C. Row AAA. Grave 16.
A symbolic urn no 64, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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FIALA Oldřich, 21, Sgt, HQ Kemble, Pilot.
* 24/06/19, Olomouc.
† 07/02/41, Kemble.
Killed in a training accident.
Grave ref: Plot 5. R.C. Row AAA. Grave 15.
A symbolic urn no 18, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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35. Chichester – Chichester Cemetery.
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FANTA František, 24, F/Sgt, 310 Sqn, Pilot.
* 11/12/19, Kamení, Liberec.
† 26/04/44, Chichester, Hampshire.
Mid air collission during formation on training for bombing flight
Grave ref: Square 159. C. of E. Plot. Grave 4.
A symbolic urn was returned to Hradec Králové in 1945.
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LAŠKA Jan, 29, F/Lt, 313 Sqn, Pilot.
* 22/11/14, Německý Brod.
† 26/04/44, Chichester, Hampshire.
Mid air collission during formation on training for bombing flight
Grave ref: Square 159. C. of E. Plot. Grave 30.
A symbolic urn no 157, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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LYSICKÝ Vojtěch, 28, P/O, 310 Sqn, Pilot.
* 08/09/15, Olomouc.
† 26/04/44, Chichester, Hampshire.
Crashed on returning from bombing training. It is believed that his plane was probably damaged by its own bomb exploding or by mistaken AA fire from friendly ships.
Grave ref: Square 159. C. of E. Plot. Grave 3.
A symbolic urn no 220, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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MORAVEC Miroslav, 25, F/Sgt, 313 Sqn, Pilot.
* 03/09/18, Prague.
† 07/06/44, Chichester, Hampshire.
Crash at start of operational flight.
Grave ref: Square 159. C. of E. Plot. Grave 5.
A symbolic urn was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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NOSEK Vilém, 28, F/Sgt, 312 Sqn, Pilot.
* 30/01/16, Líně, Plzeň.
† 11/06/44, Chichester, Hampshire.
Accident on a operational flight.
Grave ref: Square 159. C. of E. Plot. Grave 29.
A symbolic urn no 222, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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VELEBNOVSKÝ Antonín, 26, F/Lt, 1 Sqn, Pilot.
* 15/04/15, Jablunkov, Frýdek-Místek.
† 16/07/41, Tangmere, Hampshire.
Killed in Hurricane Mk IIc Z3902, crashed near Tangmere,
when returning following a night training flight.
Grave ref: Square 42. R.C. Plot. Grave 50.
A symbolic urn was returned to Ostrava 1945.
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VLK Jan, 29, F/Sgt, 1 Sqn, Pilot.
* 14/02/13, Lhota u Semily.
† 10/04/42, Tangmere.
Killed in aircrash when making a emergency landing
whilst training in Hurricane Z3970.
Grave ref: Square 42. R.C. Plot. Grave 37.
A symbolic urn no 221, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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36. – Chippenham – London Road Cemetery.
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KLOS Jan, 22, Sgt, 9 SFTS, Pilot trainee.
* 19/10/18, Kopřivnice, Nový Jičín.
† 29/08/41, Hullavington.
During a training flight from Hullavington, his Mies Magister lost speed and dived into the ground and exploded, killing the pilot.
Grave ref: Sec. 1. Row H. Grave 9.
A symbolic urn was returned to Ostrava 1945.
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MIKOLÁŠ Antonín, 22, LAC, 9 SFTS, Pilot.
* 19/04/19, Nošovice, Frýdek-Místek.
† 12/08/41, Hullavington.
Was a trainee pilot, with Sgt Frantisek Seda as instructor, on a training flight from Hullavington in Miles Magister T8378. In low cloud collided with with a another training aircraft over Hullavington. Both aircraft crashed on the airfield
killing instructor and pilot trainee in the aircrafts.
Grave ref: Sec. 1. Row H. Grave 7.
A symbolic urn was returned to Ostrava Hrabyně 1945.
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SEĎA František, 26, Sgt, 9 SFTS, Pilot.
* 10/09/14, Hýsly, Hodonín.
† 12/08/41, Hullavington.
Was a instructor in Miles Magister T8378 with trainee pilot LAC Antonín Mikoláš, on a training flight from Hullavington in Miles Magister T8378. In low cloud collided with with a another training aircraft over Hullavington. Both aircraft crashed on the airfield killing instructor and pilot trainee in the aircrafts.
Grave ref: Sec. 1. Row H. Grave 8.
A symbolic urn was returned to Hodonín 1945.
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SEDLÁČEK Josef, 27, Sgt, 9 SFTS, Pilot trainee.
* 22/02/15, Mannheim, Germany.
† 16/04/42, Babdown, Wiltshire.
Crashed on training flight.
Grave ref: Sec. 1. Row H. Grave 19..
A symbolic urn was returned to Prague Olšany 1945.
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37. – Northwood.
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FRANTIŠEK Josef, 27, Sgt, 303 Sqn., Pilot
* 07/10/13, Otaslavice, Prostějov
† 08/10/40, Ewell, Surrey
Killed in crash when returning from combat patrol.
Grave ref: section H, grave no. 246
A symbolic urn was returned to Prostějov in 1945.
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KOSARZ [Košař] Vilém, 32, Sgt, 302 Sqn., Pilot
* 20/06/08, Karviná
† 08/11/40, Mayfield
Shot down in aerial combat
Grave ref: section H, grave no. 274
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38. – Oxford – Botley Cemetery.
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ŠOFRANKO Július, 33, Sgt, 5 (P) AFU, Pilot trainee.
* 12/08/11, Štiavnik, Žilina.
† 30/11/44, Buxton, Derby.
On a navigational training flight from Ternhill, his Harvard aircraft encountered fog and rain over Cheshire and in the poor visibility crashed into high ground at Buxton, Derbyshire. He was killed on impact.
Grave ref: Plot H/1. Grave 247.
A symbolic urn was returned to Slovakia 1945.
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39. – Pinner – Pinner New Cemetery.
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ALBRECHT Josef, 25, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Air Gunner.
* 06/10/15, Horka nad Moravou, Olomouc.
† 16/10/40, Bentley Priory, Middlesex.
Killed in bombing raid to Bremen, Germany, aircraft iced up while outbound.Crashed 21:45 16/10/40, near Bentley Priory, Middx.
Grave ref: Sec. G.4. Coll. grave 17.
A symbolic urn no 5, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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MATOUŠEK Jaroslav, 25, P/O, 311 Sqn, Wireless Operator.
* 14/02/15, Choceň, Ústí nad Orlicí.
† 16/10/40, Bentley Priory, Middlesex.
Killed in bombing raid to Bremen, Germany, aircraft iced up while outbound. Crashed 21:45 16/10/40, near Bentley Priory, Middx.
Grave ref: Sec. G.4. Coll. grave 17.
A symbolic urn no 41, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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SLABÝ Jaroslav, 25, P/O, 311 Sqn, Navigator.
* 11/04/15, Chrudim.
† 16/10/40, Bentley Priory, Middlesex.
Killed in bombing raid to Bremen, Germany, aircraft iced up while outbound. Crashed 21:45 16/10/40, near Bentley Priory, Middx.
Grave ref: Sec. G.4. Coll. grave 17.
A symbolic urn was returned to Ostrava 1945.
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VESELÝ Jan, 34, S/Ldr, 311 Sqn, Pilot.
* 17/05/06, Přehořov u Soběslavi, Tábor.
† 16/10/40, Bentley Priory, Middlesex.
Killed in bombing raid to Bremen, Germany, aircraft iced up while outbound. Crashed 21:45 16/10/40, near Bentley Priory, Middx.
Grave ref: Sec. G.4. Coll. grave 17.
A symbolic urn no 117, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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ZAPLETAL František, 30, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Pilot.
* 28/03/10, Jezernice, Přerov.
† 16/10/40, Bentley Priory, Middlesex.
Killed in bombing raid to Bremen, Germany, aircraft iced up while outbound. Crashed 21:45 16/10/40, near Bentley Priory, Middx.
Grave ref: Sec. G.4. Coll. grave 17.
A symbolic urn no 59, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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40. – Reigate – Redstone Cemetery.
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HORÁK Bohumil, 32, F/Lt, 1 Sqn, Pilot.
* 19/01/09, Komárno, Kromříž.
† 29/06/41, Horley, Surrey.
Accident in Hurricane Mk2b JX-? flying between Redhill and Gatwick.
Grave ref: 52.
A symbolic urn no 52, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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41. – Ringwood – Ringwood Town Cemetery.
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KYSELO Vladimír, 26, Sgt, 32 Sqn, Pilot.
* 23/09/14, Podhorní Újezd, Jičín.
† 09/03/41, Ringwood, Hants.
His Hurricane Mk. I V7057, crashed during a training flight
near Ibsley airfield.
Grave ref: Plot Z. Grave 277.
A symbolic urn was returned to Hradec Králové 1945.
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SKŘIVÁNEK Václav, 22, Sgt, 32 Sqn, Pilot.
* 14/02/19, Prague.
† 21/02/41, Boscombe, Hants.
His Hurricane Mk I V6988, crashed during a
low level training flight.
Grave ref: Plot Z. Grave 276.
A symbolic urn was returned to Prague Olšany 1945.
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42. – Runnymede. – RAF Memorial.
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43. – Salisbury – Devizes Road Cemetery.
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DOLEJŠ Adolf, 26, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Wireless Operator/Air Gunner.
* 17/06/15, Prague.
† 02/07/41, Mere, Wilts.
Accidently shot down by RAF night fighter when returning
from a bombing raid on Cherbourg.
Grave ref: Sec. 6. Coll. grave 121.
A symbolic urn was returned to Prague Olšany 1945.
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HAPALA Richard, 22, P/O, 311 Sqn, Navigator.
* 13/11/18, Staříč, Frýdek-Místek.
† 02/07/41, Mere, Wilts.
Accidently shot down by RAF night fighter when returning
from a bombing raid on Cherbourg.
Grave ref: Sec. 6. Grave 123.
A symbolic urn was returned to Ostrava Hrabyně 1945.
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HELMA Oldřich, 25, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Pilot.
* 11/01/16, Příbor, Nový Jičín.
† 02/07/41, Mere, Wilts.
Accidently shot down by RAF night fighter when returning
from a bombing raid on Cherbourg.
Grave ref: Sec. 6. Coll. grave 121.
A symbolic urn was returned to Ostrava Hrabyně 1945.
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PETRUCHA Jaroslav, 20, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Wireless Operator/Air Gunner.
* 08/10/20, Veselí na Moravou, Hodonín.
† 02/07/41, Mere, Wilts.
Accidently shot down by RAF night fighter when returning
from a bombing raid on Cherbourg.
Grave ref: Sec. 6. Coll. grave 121.
A symbolic urn no 176, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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PLOCEK Antonín, 20, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Pilot.
* 11/04/12, Česká Třebová.
† 02/07/41, Mere, Wilts.
Accidently shot down by RAF night fighter when returning
from a bombing raid on Cherbourg.
Grave ref: Sec. 6. Grave 122.
A symbolic urn no 153, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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44. – Sittingbourne – Sittingbourne Cemetery.
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GÖTH Vilém, 25, P/O, 501 Sqn, Pilot.
* 22/04/15, Brno.
† 25/10/40, Staplehurst, Kent.
His Hurricane Mk I P3903 ND-?)collided with Hurricane Mk I V6806 (flown by P/O KW McKenzie who managed to bail-out) and crashed at Staplehurst, Kent.
Grave ref: Old ground. Sec. W. Grave 141.
A symbolic urn was returned to Brno 1945.
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45. – Stoke Row – St. John Churchyard Extension.
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SCHOLZ Rudolf, 21, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Flight Engineer.
* 10/02/24, Horní Litvínov, Most.
† 10/04/45, Tain, Scotland.
Accident at start of combat patrol in Liberator EV995, crashed on Tain beach.
Grave ref:
A symbolic urn was returned to Ústí nad Labem 1945.
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46. – Watchfield – Watchfield Military Cemetery.
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TESÁREK Rudolf, 32, Sgt, 3 EFTS, Pilot.
* 17/10/09, Kročehlavy, Kladno.
† 26/03/41, Lechdale.
Killed in training flight incident.
Grave ref: 7
A symbolic urn no 7, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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47. – Whyteleafe – St. Luke Churchyard.
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BĚHAL František, 29, P/O, 1 Sqn, Pilot.
* 18/03/12, Želátovice, Přerov.
† 11/05/41, Croydon, Surrey.
Killed in a night operation in Hurricane Z2921.
Grave ref: Row H. Grave 29.
A symbolic urn no 39, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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NASSWETER Albín, 22, P/O, 1 Sqn, Pilot.
* 21/01/19, Prague.
† 17/06/41, Dover, Kent.
He died in Dover Hospital after injuries sustained in a dogfight in Hurricane Z3460.
Grave ref: Row H. Grave 31.
A symbolic urn was returned to České Budějovice, 1945.
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48. – Weatwell – Westwell Burial Ground.
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DYGRÝN [Ligotický] Josef, 24, W/O, 1 Sqn, Pilot.
* 06/03/18, Prague.
† 04/06/42, English Channel, near Brest.
His Furricane was shot down while returning from a operational night patrol near Brest, France.
Grave ref: Grave 243.
A symbolic urn was returned to Grave 243, 1945.
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49. – Yatesbury – All Saints Churchyard.
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MICHÁLEK Vilém, 26, Sgt, Bristol FSI, Pilot.
* 01/08/15, Bystřice pod Hostýnem, Kroměříž.
† 24/04/42, Calne, Wilts.
Killed in training flight accident.
Grave ref: North West of church.
A symbolic urn no 62, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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West Country:
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50 – Bath – Haycombe Cemetery.
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DOHNAL Jaroslav, 25, W/O, 2 DF, Pilot.
* 21/07/17, Prostějov.
† 12/07/43, Colerne, Wilts.
Killed in a air accident 3 miles from Colerne airfield flying Blenheim V5980.
Grave ref: Plot 51. Sec. H. Row T. Grave 256.
A symbolic urn no 88, was returned to Ostrava Hrabyně 1945.
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51 – Bath – Lansdown Burial ground.
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SZELIGA [Šeliga] Emil, 24, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Pilot.
* 11/09/18, Albrechtice, Karviná.
† 30/08/43, Beaulieu, Hants.
Accident at the start of a training flight in Liberator BZ785.
Grave ref: Sec. 4. Row T. Grave 16.A.
A symbolic urn was returned to Ostrava Hrabyně 1945.
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52 – Berrynarbor – St. Peter Churchyard.
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ZAPLETAL Jaroslav, 33, F/Sgt, 311 Sqn, Flight Engineer.
* 11/05/11, Jevíčko, Svitavy.
† 01/01/45, Hoy, Orkney Isles.
Accident at start of combat patrol in Liberator FL949, crashed at Hoy, Orkney Isles.
Grave ref: North of Church.
A symbolic urn no 138, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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53 – Heanton Punchardon – St. Augustine Churchyard.
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CÍGLER Miroslav, 28, F/Lt, 311 Sqn, Navigator.
* 12/10/13, Olomouc.
† 15/07/42, Bay of Biscay.
Wellington Z1155 went missing whilst on patrol in Bay of Biscay, probably shot down by fighter. Body washed ashore 13/08/42.
Grave ref: Row L Grave 18.
A symbolic urn no 9, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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NOVÁK František, 28, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Air Gunner.
* 24/09/13, Prague.
† 15/07/42, Bay of Biscay.
Wellington Z1155 went missing whilst on patrol in Bay of Biscay, probably shot down by fighter. Body washed ashore 13/08/42.
Grave ref: Row M Grave 17.
A symbolic urn was returned to Prague Olšanský 1945.
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ORLÍK Vilém, 25, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Air Gunner.
* 20/09/16, Opava.
† 15/07/42, Bay of Biscay.
Wellington Z1155 went missing whilst on patrol in Bay of Biscay, probably shot down by fighter. Body washed ashore 13/08/42.
Grave ref: Row N Grave 17.
A symbolic urn no 9, was returned to Ostrava Hrabyně 1945.
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PANCÍŘ Rudolf, 27, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Pilot.
* 04/03/15, Petříkov, České Budějovice.
† 15/07/42, Bay of Biscay.
Wellington Z1155 went missing whilst on patrol in Bay of Biscay, probably shot down by fighter. Body washed ashore 13/08/42.
Grave ref: Row N Grave 16.
A symbolic urn no 90, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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ZIMPRICH Stanislav, 26, F/Lt, 310 Sqn, Pilot.
* 03/03/16, Německý Brod.
† 12/04/42, sea off Perranporth, Cornwall.
Mid air collision with Stanislav Sgt Halama during training flight in Spitfire BL420. Body washed ashore 14/07/42 at Combe Martin, Devon.
Grave ref: Row N Grave 14.
A symbolic urn was returned to Czechoslovakia 1945.
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54 – Helston – Helston Cemetery.
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JIROUTEK Josef, 29, F/Sgt, 311 Sqn, Pilot.
* 19/02/15, Moravany, Pardubice.
† 29/06/44, Roskilly Farm, Wed Keverne, Cornwall.
In fog, Liberator BZ754 crashed after take-off from Predannack.
Grave ref: N.W. Sec. Row C. Grave D. 33.
A symbolic urn was returned to Hradec Králové 1945.
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KUBÁT Josef, 20, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Wireless Operator/Air Gunner.
* 03/11/23, Kohoutov, Havlíčkův Brod.
† 29/06/44, Roskilly Farm, Wed Keverne, Cornwall.
In fog, Liberator BZ754 crashed after take-off from Predannack.
Grave ref: N.W. Sec. Row C. Grave D. 32.
A symbolic urn no 88, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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KUKLÍNEK Emil, 40, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Flight Engineer.
* 31/05/04, Brno.
† 29/06/44, Roskilly Farm, Wed Keverne, Cornwall.
In fog, Liberator BZ754 crashed after take-off from Predannack.
Grave ref: N.W. Sec. Row C. Grave D. 31.
A symbolic urn no 108, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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STANO Walter, 19, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Wireless Operator.
* 28/07/24, Nové Mesto nad Váhom, Trenčín.
† 29/06/44, Roskilly Farm, Wed Keverne, Cornwall.
In fog, Liberator BZ754 crashed after take-off from Predannack.
Grave ref: N.W. Sec. Row C. Grave D. 34.
A symbolic urn was returned to Slovakia 1945.
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ŠTĚPÁNEK Miloslav, 24, F/Sgt, 311 Sqn, Wireless Operator.
* 28/07/24, Brno.
† 29/06/44, Roskilly Farm, Wed Keverne, Cornwall.
In fog, Liberator BZ754 crashed after take-off from Predannack.
Grave ref: N.W. Sec. Row C. Grave D. 30.
A symbolic urn no 66, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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ŽILÁK Ladislav, 22, F/Sgt, 311 Sqn, Wireless Operator.
* 30/08/21, Poltár, Lučenec.
† 29/06/44, Roskilly Farm, Wed Keverne, Cornwall.
In fog, Liberator BZ754 crashed after take-off from Predannack
Grave ref: N.W. Sec. Row C. Grave D. 29
A symbolic urn was returned to Slovakia 1945.
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55. – Illogan – St. Illogan Churchyard.
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HALAMA Stanislav, 27, F/Sgt, 310 Sqn, Pilot.
* 28/02/15, Křečkovice, Vyškov.
† 12/04/42, Perranporth, Cornwall.
Mid air collision with F/Lt Stanislav Zimprich during training flight in Spitfire BL497
Grave ref: Row 1. Grave 16
A symbolic urn was returned to Brno 1945.
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KREDBA Miroslav, 28, F/Lt, 310 Sqn, Pilot.
* 29/01/14, Libichov, Mladá Boleslav.
† 14/02/42, Perranporth, Cornwall.
Accident during training flight in Spitfire AD414
Grave ref: Row 1. Grave 12
A symbolic urn was returned to Hradec Králové 1945.
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56. – Plymouth – Ford Park Cemetery [formerly Plymouth Old Cemetery].
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PAVLÁT Josef, 27, LAC, 312 Sqn, Flight Mechanic A.
* 27/11/14, Velké Karlovice, Vsetín.
† 03/09/42, Plymouth, Devon.
Died in hospital following illness.
Grave ref: Gen. Sec. L. Row 11. Grave 36
A symbolic urn no 141, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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57. – Plymouth – Weston Mill Cemetery.
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ČAPEK Václav, 28, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Wireless Operator/Air Gunner.
* 28/12/15, Pamětice, Písek.
† 13/07/44, near Bold Head airfield, Devon.
In fog, Liberator BZ717 crashed into hill returning from a submarine patrol in the western approach to the English Channel.
Grave ref: Sec. C, R.C. Plot. Grave 18422
A symbolic urn no. 102 was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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DŘEVĚNÝ Pavel, 28, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Air Gunner.
* 08/02/16, Dolní Bojanovice, Hodonín.
† 13/07/44, near Bold Head airfield, Devon.
In fog, Liberator BZ717 crashed into hill returning from a submarine patrol in the western approach to the English Channel.
Grave ref: Sec. C, R.C. Plot. Grave 18421
A symbolic urn was returned to Hodonín 1945.
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FILIP Ján, 25, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Wireless Operator/Air Gunner.
* 18/07/18, Lučatín, Banská Bystrica.
† 13/07/44, near Bold Head airfield, Devon.
In fog, Liberator BZ717 crashed into hill returning from a submarine patrol in the western approach to the English Channel.
Grave ref: Sec. C, R.C. Plot. Grave 18439
A symbolic urn was returned to Slovakia 1945.
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HORNUNG Jan, 24, F/Sgt, 311 Sqn, Navigator.
* 08/10/19, Moravská Ostrava.
† 13/07/44, near Bold Head airfield, Devon.
In fog, Liberator BZ717 crashed into hill returning from a submarine patrol in the western approach to the English Channel.
Grave ref: Sec. C, R.C. Plot. Grave 18064
A symbolic urn was returned to Ostrava Hrabyně 1945.
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KOŠEK Ludvík, 27, W/O, 311 Sqn, Pilot.
* 10/12/16, Turnov, Semily.
† 13/07/44, near Bold Head airfield, Devon.
In fog, Liberator BZ717 crashed into hill returning from a submarine patrol in the western approach to the English Channel.
Grave ref: Sec. C, R.C. Plot. Grave 18046
A symbolic urn no 112 was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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NĚMEČEK Rudolf, 23, W/O, 311 Sqn, Wireless Operator.
* 13/02/21, Kyselovice, Kroměříž.
† 13/07/44, near Bold Head airfield, Devon.
In fog, Liberator BZ717 crashed into hill returning from a submarine patrol in the western approach to the English Channel.
Grave ref: Sec. C, R.C. Plot. Grave 18438
A symbolic urn was returned to Czechoslovakia 1945.
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NOVOTNÝ Karel 24, F/O, 311 Sqn, Pilot.
* 04/11/19, Hrbov, Žďár nad Sázavou.
† 13/07/44, near Bold Head airfield, Devon.
In fog, Liberator BZ717 crashed into hill returning from a submarine patrol in the western approach to the English Channel.
Grave ref: Sec. C, R.C. Plot. Grave 18437
A symbolic urn no 87 was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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TARANTÍK Václav 33, W/O, 311 Sqn, Wireless Operator/Air Gu.
* 27/04/11, Hrdlořezy, Mladá Boleslav.
† 13/07/44, near Bold Head airfield, Devon.
In fog, Liberator BZ717 crashed into hill returning from a submarine patrol in the western approach to the English Channel.
Grave ref: Sec. C, R.C. Plot. Grave 18436
A symbolic urn no 96 was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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58. – Taunton – St Mary Magdalen and Bishop’s Hull Cemetery.
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ČERMÁK Jaroslav, 26, F/O, 313 Sqn, Pilot.
* 27/04/17, Nymburk.
† 04/06/43, Taunton, Somerset.
Killed in Spitfire AR512 during a simulated attack on a train his wing clipped one of the train’s wagons and crashed 4 miles West of Taunton railway station.
Grave ref: 2 / 5354.
A symbolic urn no 103, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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59. – Warmwell – Holy Trinity Churchyard.
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HLAVÁČ Jaroslav, 26, Sgt, 56 Sqn, Pilot.
* 11/09/14, Petřvald, Karviná.
† 10/10/40, Wareham, UK.
Shot down during the Battle of Britain by Me 109 over Wareham, Dorset, his Hurricane P3421 crashed at Manor Farm, Worgnet, Dorset.
Grave ref: South part.
A symbolic urn no 88, was returned to Ostrava Hrabyně 1945.
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Scotland:
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60. – Annan – Annan Cemetery.
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POŠVA Karel, 34, Sgt, 6 OTU, Pilot
* 20/10/08, Hořovice, Beroun.
† 24/04/43, Solway Bay, Cumbria.
Failed to return from a training flight in Wellington HE496. Body washed on shore at Annen, near Solway Bay.
Grave ref: Grave 19, Sec. R extn.2.
A symbolic urn, no. 139, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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61. – Ayr – Ayr Cemetery.
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KUČERA Jaroslav, 26, Sgt, 312 Sqn, Pilot
* 23/06/15, Plzeň.
† 19/12/41, Darvel, Ayshire.
Flight training accident in Spitfire BL293.
Grave ref: Grave 2217, Sec. M, 1884 Div.
A symbolic urn, no. 195, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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62. – Dumfries – St. Andrews Roman Catholic Cemetery.
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SCHEJBAL František, 25, Sgt, 6 OTU, Air Gunner
* 15/02/18, Ostřetín, Pardubice.
† 24/04/43, Solway Bay, Cumbria.
Failed to return from a training flight in Wellington HE496. Body washed ashore at West Bay, Solway Bay.
Grave ref: Grave 227, Section A
A symbolic urn, no. 227, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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SEDLÁČEK Alois, 27, P/O, 10 AOS, Navigator
* 31/05/14, Býkovice, Blansko.
† 28/10/42, Stranraer.
Failed to return from a training flight in Botha L6264 over the Irish Sea. Body found 09/12/41.
Grave ref: Grave 243, Section A
A symbolic urn, no. 192, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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63. – Dumfries – Troqueer (New Burial Ground).
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DOSTÁL František, 26, P/O, 6 OTU Sqn, Pilot
* 30/03/17, Olomouc.
† 24/04/43, Solway Bay, Cumbria.
Failed to return from a training flight in Wellington HE496. Body washed ashore 23/06/43 near West Preston, Dumfries.
Grave ref: Grave 25, Sec. H, Extn. 2.
A symbolic urn, was returned to Brno 1945.
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ŠIMON Karel, 23, Sgt, 6 OTU, Pilot
* 07/12/19, Hlinné, Žďár nad Sázavou.
† 24/04/43, Solway Bay, Cumbria.
Failed to return from a training flight in Wellington HE496. Body washed ashore 17/06/43 Kirendbright. near West Preston, Dumfries.
Grave ref: Grave 26, Sect. H, Extn 2.
A symbolic urn, was returned to Hradec Králové 1945.
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64. – Dyce – Dyce Old Churchyard.
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DVOŘÁK Alois, 25, Sgt, 301 Sqn, Pilot
* 23/05/16, Plumlov, Prostějov.
† 24/09/41, Leachie Hill, Stonehaven.
Accident whilst flying Hurricane Z2766.
Grave ref: Grave 29
A symbolic urn, no. 236, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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ZAORAL Vladimír, 26, F/O, 310 Sqn, Pilot
* 05/02/15, Brno.
† 19/11/41, Dyce, Scotland.
Accident during a training flight in Spitfire P7837.
Grave ref: Grave 32
A symbolic urn, no. 189, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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65. – Grangemouth – Grandsable Cemetery.
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PŘEROST Václav, 25, Sgt, 58 OTU, Pilot
* 16/04/18, Hnačov, Klatovy.
† 31/12/43, Grangemouth.
Killed in flying accident in Miles Master W8845
Grave ref: Grave 45, Section 1
A symbolic urn was returned to Plzeň 1945.
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ŠIMA Bohumil, 28, Sgt, 58 OTU, Pilot trainee
* 03/08/21, Sepekov, Písek.
† 10/08/41, Pitlochry.
Killed in training flight incident in Spitfire N3099.
rave ref: Grave 16, Section 1
A symbolic urn, no. 30, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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66. – Haddington – Roman Catholic Graveyard.
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JÍCHA Václav, 30, P/O, 313 Sqn, Pilot
* 10/02/14, Dnešice, Plzeň.
† 01/02/45, Turflaw, Scotland.
Accident in Anson NK945, during a snow storm. Survived crash but froze to death before rescuers found the crash.
Grave ref: Grave 17, Sect. M.
A symbolic urn, was returned to Czechoslovakia 1945.
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67. – Isle of Tiree – Soroby Burial Ground.
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REVILLIOD Léonard, 22, F/O, 518 Sqn, Pilot
* 26/07/22, Montreux, Switzerland.
† 16/08/44, Isle of Tiree, Hebrides.
Killed in flying collision, in Halifax ‘S’ LL296, during a test flight over RAF Tiree.
Grave ref:
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68. – Kiltearn – Kiltearn Parish Churchyard.
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KALÁŠEK Jaroslav, 26, Sgt, 8 AGS, Air Gunner trainee
* 29/01/18, Bynina, Vsetín.
† 10/07/44, Kiltearn.
Killed during a training flight accident in Anson NK477 at Ardoch, Evanton.
Grave ref: Grave 41, Section 1
A symbolic urn, no. 167, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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69. – Kirkinner – Kirkinner Cemetery.
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JELÍNEK Václav, 29, F/Lt, 5 AOS, Navigator
* 21/03/13, Prague.
† 23/10/42, Rhin of Kell, near Newton Stewart.
Crashed during night training flight in Anson DG387.
Grave ref: Grave 610
A symbolic urn, was returned to Czechoslovakia.
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70. – Stranraer – Glebe Cemetery.
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DUNDĚRA František, 35, AC2, 4 AOS, Wireless Operator trainee
* 25/04/05, Malínky, Vyškov.
† 13/07/41, Irish Sea near Luce, West Freugh.
Killed in crashed during a training flight in Battle N2024. His body was washed ashore later.
Grave ref: collective Grave 162, Sect. H, Class 1.
A symbolic urn, no. 152, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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HYTKA Zdeněk, 21, LAC, 4 AOS, Wireless Operator trainee
* 20/09/19, Opava.
† 14/07/41, Irish Sea near Portpatrick.
Killed, in Battle N2060, on a training flight from the 4 Air Gunnery School [AGS] at West Freught, near Stranraer.
Grave ref: Grave 162, Sect. H, Class 1.
A symbolic urn, was returned to Ostrava Hrabyni 1945.
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MARŠÁLEK Jan, 26, LAC, 4 AOS, Wireless Operator trainee
* 05/12/14, Topolany, Olomouc.
† 14/07/41, Irish Sea near Portpatrick.
Killed, in Battle N2060, on a training flight from the 4 Air Gunnery School [AGS] at West Freught, near Stranraer.
Grave ref: Grave 162, Sect. H, Class 1.
A symbolic urn, was returned to Ostrava Hrabyni 1945.
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71. – Tain – St Duthus Old Cemetery
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BARVÍŘ Rudolf, 33, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Wireless Operator/Air Gunner
* 15/08/11, Hranice, Přerov.
† 29/10/44, Helmsdale, Scotland.
Accident during the start of combat patrol in Liberator BZ720, crashed at Helmsdale, north of Wick.
Grave ref: Grave 22, Section F
A symbolic urn, no. 198, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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BEDNÁŘ Antonín, 31, F/Sgt, 311 Sqn, Wireless Operator
* 20/11/13, Rychtářov, Vyškov.
† 01/01/45, Hoy, Orkney Isles.
Accident at start of combat patrol in Liberator FL949, crashed at Hoy, Orkney Isles.
Grave ref: Grave 48, Section F
A symbolic urn, no. 225, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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BENEDIKT František, 22, F/Sgt, 311 Sqn, Wireless Operator
* 05/12/21, Ostrava.
† 04/12/44, Tain.
Accident at start of training flight in Liberator FL981, crashed near Tain railway bridge.
Grave ref: Grave 18, Section F
A symbolic urn, was returned to Ostrava 1945.
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BODLÁK Miloš, 22, F/Sgt, 311 Sqn, Pilot
* 24/08/22, Líšeň, Brno.
† 01/01/45, Hoy, Orkney Isles.
Accident at start of combat patrol in Liberator FL949, crashed at Hoy, Orkney Isles.
Grave ref: Grave 46, Section F
A symbolic urn, was returned to Czechoslovakia 1945.
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BUREŠ Oldřich, 35, W/O, 311 Sqn, Pilot
* 28/04/09, Skalička, Přerov.
† 01/01/45, Hoy, Orkney Isles.
Accident at start of combat patrol in Liberator FL949, crashed at Hoy, Orkney Isles.
Grave ref: Grave 10, Section F
A symbolic urn, no. 155, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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ČERNÝ Václav, 29, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Wireless Operator/Air Gunner.
* 23/08/15, Sobůlky, Hodonín.
† 29/10/44, Helmsdale, Scotland.
Accident during the start of combat patrol in Liberator BZ720, crashed at Helmsdale, north of Wick.
Grave ref: Grave 23, Section F
A symbolic urn, was returned to Český Budějovice 1945.
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DORNIAK Martin, 29, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Wireless Operator/Air Gunner
* 15/08/15, Liptovský Svátý Mikuláš.
† 01/01/45, Hoy, Orkney Isles.
Accident at start of combat patrol in Liberator FL949, crashed at Hoy, Orkney Isles.
Grave ref: Grave 47, Section F
A symbolic urn, no. 5, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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ENGLÄNDER Ivo, 20, F/Sgt, 311 Sqn, Wireless Operator/Air Gunner
* 05/03/24, Kutná Hora.
† 01/01/45, Hoy, Orkney Isles.
Accident at start of combat patrol in Liberator FL949, crashed at Hoy, Orkney Isles.
Grave ref: Grave 49, Section F
A symbolic urn, no. 197, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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HAVRÁNEK František, 26, F/Sgt, 311 Sqn, Wireless Operator
* 18/02/18, Rozářín, Brno.
† 04/12/44, Tain.
Accident at start of training flight in Liberator FL981, crashed near Tain railway bridge.
Grave ref: Grave 17, Section F
A symbolic urn, was returned to Brno 1945.
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HAYEK Arnošt, 28, F/Sgt, 311 Sqn, Wireless Operator
* 03/08/16, Kyjov, Hodonín.
† 10/04/45, Tain.
Accident at start of combat patrol in Liberator EV995, crashed on Tain beach.
Grave ref: Grave 74, Section F
A symbolic urn, was returned to Prague 1945.
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HNILIČKA Waltr, 20, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Wireless Operator
* 24/03/24, Čelákovice, Prague.
† 04/12/44, Tain.
Accident at start of training flight in Liberator FL981, crashed near Tain railway bridge.
Grave ref: Grave 15, Section F
A symbolic urn, was returned to Prague 1945.
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KOŠTÁL Josef, 30, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Wireless Operator/Air Gunner
* 09/01/14, Znojmo.
† 29/10/44, Helmsdale, Scotland
Accident during the start of combat patrol in Liberator BZ720, crashed at Helmsdale, north of Wick.
Grave ref: Grave 20, Section F
A symbolic urn, was returned to Czechoslovakia 1945.
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PALME Zdeněk, 30, F/Sgt, 311 Sqn, Pilot
* 15/08/14, Poniklá, Semily.
† 10/04/45, Tain.
Accident at start of combat patrol in Liberator EV995, crashed on Tain beach.
Grave ref: Grave 73, Section F
A symbolic urn, no. 150, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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PETRÁŠEK Štěpán, 21, W/O, 311 Sqn, Pilot
* 18/04/17, Velenice, Nymburk.
† 04/12/44, Tain.
Accident at start of training flight in Liberator FL981, crashed near Tain railway bridge.
Grave ref: Grave 19, Section F
A symbolic urn, no. 169, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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ŠEBESTÍK Josef, 28, F/Sgt, 311 Sqn, Pilot
* 16/05/16, Hrádek na Vlárské Dráze, Zlín.
† 04/12/44, Tain.
Accident at start of training flight in Liberator FL981, crashed near Tain railway bridge.
Grave ref: Grave 16, Section F
A symbolic urn, no. 164, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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SIMET Josef, 30, F/Lt, 311 Sqn, Pilot
* 24/04/14, Boříkovy, Klatovy.
† 10/04/45, Tain.
Accident at start of combat patrol in Liberator EV995, crashed on Tain beach.
Grave ref: Grave 75, Section F
A symbolic urn, no. 150, was returned to Plzeň 1945.
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ŠTĚTKA Štěpán, 24, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Flight Engineer
* 23/05/20, Prušánky, Hodonín.
† 29/10/44, Helmsdale, Scotland
Accident during the start of combat patrol in Liberator BZ720, crashed at Helmsdale, north of Wick.
Grave ref: Grave 21, Section F
A symbolic urn was returned to Hodonín 1945.
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VANIŠ Jozef, 23, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Wireless Operator/Air Gunner
* 27/06/21, Liptovská Teplá, Liptovský Mikuláš.
† 10/04/45, Tain.
Accident at start of combat patrol in Liberator EV995, crashed on Tain beach.
Grave ref: Grave 72, Section F
A symbolic urn was returned to Slovakia 1945.
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Wales:
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72. – Angle – St. Mary Churchyard.
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DOUCHA Jan, 28, P/O, 310 Sqn, Pilot.
* 20/10/14, Vienna, Austria.
† 07/11/42, sea of South Wales coast.
Shot down by fighter.
Grave ref: Grave 84
A symbolic urn was returned to Prague 1945.
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73. – Barry – Merthyr Dyfan Burial Ground.
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KUBÍN Valentýn, 24, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Wireless Operator/Air Gunner
* 06/11/20, Lešná, Vsetín.
† 17/03/45, Penarth.
Died of TB, in Sully Hospital, Penarth.
Grave ref: Grave 1124, Section R
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74. – Cardiff – Cathays Cemetery.
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KULHAVÝ Jaroslav, 25, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Flight Engineer
* 17/08/19, Mladá Boleslav.
† 04/12/44, Tain, Scotland.
Accident at start of a training flight, crashed near Tain railway bridge.
Grave ref: Grave 2975, Section E.K.
A symbolic urn, no. 242, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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75. – Haverfordwest – City Road Cemetery.
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BŘEČKA Vladislav, 28, Sgt, 311 Sqn, Air Gunner.
* 01/06/14, Žďár na Sázavou.
† 08/10/42, Talbenny.
Committed suicide whilst cleaning aircraft guns.
Grave ref: Grave 1, Row 3
A symbolic urn, no 74, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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76. – Hawarden – Hawarden Cemetery.
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MACHÁLEK Jan, 21, Sgt, 57 OTU, Pilot
* 03/08/21, Kunovice, Uherské Hradiště.
† 28/10/42, Lower Hall Farm, Picton, Cheshire.
Killed on a training flight in Spitfire P8040.
Grave ref: Grave 36, Section 4G
A symbolic urn, was returned to Brno 1945.
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77. – Hollywell – Hollywell Cemetery.
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NAXERA František, 28, F/O, 311 Sqn, Pilot
* 15/01/16, Prague.
† 29/06/44, Roskilly Farm, Wed Keverne, Cornwall.
Crashed after take-off from Predannack.
Grave ref: Grave 32, RC Section
A symbolic urn, was returned to Olšanský cemetery, Prague 1945.
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78. – Killay – St.Hilary of Poitiers Churchyard
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JANEBA Josef, 27, P/O, 312 Sqn, Pilot
* 04/02/15, Blešno, Hradec Králové.
† 02/05/42, Fairwood Common.
Killed in mid-air collision on operational flight.
Grave ref: Grave 163.
A symbolic urn was returned to Hradec Králové 1945.
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ROHÁČEK Rudolf , 27, F/Lt, 312 Sqn, Pilot
* 18/11/14, Mariánské Hory, Ostrava.
† 27/04/42, Axbridge, Somerset.
Killed due to oxygen failure on operational flight.
Grave ref: Grave 162.
A symbolic urn, no. 312, was returned to Prostějov 1945.
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79. – Llantwit Major – Llantwit Major Cemetery.
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IVANČÍK Jozef, 43, Cpl, Czech Depot, Flight Mechanic E
* 03/09/98, Voderady, Trnava.
† 18/08/42, St Athan, Glamorganshire.
Died in St Athan Hospital after illness.
Grave ref: Grave 28, Section C
A symbolic urn was returned to Slovakia 1945.
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NEJEZCHLEBA Josef, 25, F/Lt, 32 MU, Pilot
* 17/11/16, Moravský Písek, Hodonín.
† 22/08/42, St Athan airfield, Glamorganshire.
Killed during a test flight of Beaufighter V8398.
Grave ref: Grave 29, Section C
A symbolic urn was returned to Czechoslovakia 1945.
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REMEŠ František, 23, Sgt, 53 OTU, Pilot
* 15/01/19, Crikvenica, Yugoslavia.
† 22/11/42, Flemingston, Glamorganshire.
Killed in a training flight accident in Spitfire P7829.
Grave ref: Grave 29, Section C
A symbolic urn was returned to Ústí nad Labem 1945.
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Our sincere thanks to our team, without whom, this project would not have been possible : –
Vyjadřujeme upřímný dík každému z členů našeho týmu, bez jehož podpory by něco takového nebylo myslitelné. A také řadě dobrovolníků z různých míst Velké Británie, kteří nám v rámci projektu pomáhali : –
Anna Bajelka, Carilon Barclay, Rev Dr Iain Barclay, Peter Beníšek, Cpl Dee Bonham, Rev Helena Čermáková, Adrian Cork, Malcolm Cullen, Murray Davies, David Duker, Evie Duker, Emily Duker, Sonny Edwards, Alison Gibby, Andrew Golds, Canon Phillip Gwyne, Adam Hruška, Nigel King, S/Ldr Graham Lawson, Ian Johnson, Paul Kopeček, Barry Kudláček, Julian Littlechild, Magdalena Luscombe, John Macdonald, John Macpherson, Rev Jeffery Mead, Paul Millar, Veronica Millar, Robert Moore, Peter Nahodil, Chris von Patzelt, Helen Partington, Ian Partington, Josef Pikna, Michelle Rechka, Dagmar Šišková-Johnson, Col Andrew Shepherd, Miranda Spendlove-Brown, Rachel Šponar-Harrison, Cpl Ed Stanley, Kate Tattam, John Tredgett, Martina Tredgett, Peter Valek, Milan Votava, Jeff Woodbridge, 102 (Aberdeen Airport) Sqn ATC – Flt Lt Donna Greig RAFAC, Cpl Bruno Materna, Cdt Olivia Smith, Cdt Megan Barclay & Cdt Rachel Barclay, 1146 (Barnstaple) Sqn Air Training Corps – Flt Lt Karl Jenkins RAFAC, Cdt Sgt Ashley Nicks, 137 Ayr & Prestwick Sqn Air Training Corps – Flt Lt Stuart Leslie RAFAC and 2405 (Dingwall) Sqn ATC – Sgt (ATC) Martin Skidmore.
Meet some of the team / Seznamte se s některými členy týmu :
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John T Walker Here from Botley.. Former British Army. I am A volunteer here at The Commonwealth war Graves..Botley.Oxford.I recently meet The Ambassador of Slovakia to the court of St James London.L’ubpmir REHAK and his good Lady here at the war graves area.They were paying their Respects to Julius Sofranko.RAF. Whose Headstone is here..Since that meeting both he The Ambassador have kept in touch.I pay my Respects to this Headstone most days as I attend on a regular basis.I will also place a Cross as I told The Ambassador this coming Remembrance Sunday in November .Also a New flag of which The ambassador posted to me three of.
Their Courage and Sacrifice Will Never be Forgotten
Great project honoring our heroes! Many thanks to all kind participants.
We are so pleased that everybody’s hard work has culminated in all you were hoping for, and more! It’s extraordinary what has been achieved. Well done to all. Barry couldn’t be more happy to see what has been done. Our thanks to all who have taken part xxxxxxx
WELL DONE ALL…A WORTHY ACHIEVEMENT !!!
PETER VALEK AND SONNY EDWARDS
Many brave men and women from mainland Europe contributed to the fight against Nazi Germany with sustained courage. The whole world owes a great debt to them and many others from the nations that responded to the challenge and defeated the tyrants, particularly to the UK and to the Commonwealth who at one time were the sole opposition to the Nazi scourge.