William Joseph White

Military
media-18964.jpeg UPL 18964 A memorial to the four** No 133 Sqn pilots who lost their lives' on the Isle of Man was dedicated at Maughold church yard on the east coast of the island.
** Andy Mamedoff, William White, Roy N Stout, and Hugh McCall.

Object Number - UPL 18964 - A memorial to the four** No 133 Sqn pilots who lost their lives' on the Isle of Man was dedicated at Maughold church yard on the east coast of the...

Joined RAFVR, assigned to 133S member of B flight.

'En Route to Eglinton, while letting down in bad weather to refuel on the Isle of Man, a portion of "B" Flight hit a mountain and all were killed**.' Killed In Action KIA. 8-10-41.



** Andy Mamedoff, William White, Roy N Stout[Z3253], and Hugh McCall[Z3677].

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People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: No 71 'Eagle' Squadron No 133 'Eagle' Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 81621
  • Highest Rank: Flight Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: No 133 'Eagle' Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 67583
  • Highest Rank: Pilot Officer
  • Role/Job: Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: No 133 'Eagle' Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 100531
  • Highest Rank: Pilot Officer
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: Hurricane
  • Unit: No 133 'Eagle' Squadron

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Events

Event Location Date Description

Died

Isle of Man 8 October 1941 'En Route to Eglinton, while letting down in bad weather to refuel on the Isle of Man, a portion of "B" Flight hit a mountain and all were killed**.' Killed In Action KIA. 8-10-41.

Born

Topeka, KS, USA Son of J B and Feliceine White, of Topeka, Kansas, USA.

Other

Joined RAFVR

Canada Joined Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

Other

Assigned

Biggin Hill, London SE19 3HY, UK 8 October 1941 Assigned to 133 [Eagle] Sqn RAF. B Flight.

Buried

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Sources

EAGLES of the RAF - The World War II Eagle Squadrons by Phillip D Caine.
http://www.uswarmemorials.org/html/people_details.php?PeopleID=3663

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