Historical Information (Source: CWGC)

In the churchyard, about 6 yards north of the southern boundary, are the graves of five airmen belonging to the Royal Air Force.

Served with

• United Kingdom (5)

Served in

• Air Force (5)

Whitley V N1380 102 Sqdn

Took off 2029 20 May 1940 from Driffield to bomb a bridge spanning the River Oise ar Ribemont. Crashed 2330 near Hamégicourt, France.

Crew

Sergeant Duncan Henry James BARRETT (580865) Observer

Aircraftman 2nd Class Michael David DOLAN (631053) Wireless Operator 

Pilot Officer Dennis Frederick Stanford HOLBROOK (41703) Pilot

Leading Aircraftman Reginald John NEWBERRY (549885) Wireless

Flight Lieutenant David William Hew OWEN (39332) Pilot