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Birkland, HENRY
UK, WWII, Bomber and Fighter Command Losses, 1939-1945
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Full Name
Birkland, HENRY
Date Of Birth
16 Aug 1917
Age
25
Birth Place
Manitoba
Nationality
Canadian
Date Of Death
31 Mar 1944
Fate
Murdered by the Gestapo after 'the great escape' from Stalag Luft III
Incident Details
Report of 'failed to return' from mission recorded
Incident Date
7 Nov 1941
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Parents: Kristian M. Birkland and Botilda Birkland, of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Rank Name
Pilot Officer
Service Number
J/5233
Duty Location
Pilot
Died in Active Service
Yes
Service
Royal Canadian Air Force
Squadron
72
Aircraft Mark
Vb
Aircraft Type
Spitfire
Aircraft Serial
W3367
Conflict Period
World War II
Served For
United Kingdom
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War Medal 1939 - 1945
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Air Crew Europe Star Medal
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1939-1945 Star
unit
Royal Canadian Air Force
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Publication Title
UK, WWII, Bomber and Fighter Command Losses, 1939-1945
Content Source
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Last Updated
29 Oct 2023
Description
Bomber Command Operational Losses in the European Theatre of War covering both Aircraft and Aircrew 1939-1945.
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