Leicestershire War Memorials

Pilot Officer (pilot) John Lewis Baines, 88686

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Unit - Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
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Date of Birth -
Died - 18/03/1941
Age - 27

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Source: Leicestershire War Memorials Project.
Pilot Officer John Lewis Baines 88686 was killed on the 18/03/1941 aged 27 whilst serving with No 2 School Of Army Co-operation at RAF Andover Hampshire.

He was killed when Bristol Blenheim lV T2443 he was flying crashed at Penton Mewbey, Wiltshire after the crew lost control.
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Submitted by D. Langton 2019

Image of gravestone submitted by S Collins, 08/01/24

Leicestershire Project Findings

Conflict - World War II
Burial Place - Sec A, Grave 43, Oadby Cemetery

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