Choloy, France

1959 – 1 Wing – Assorted Sources


Details:

10 July 1959 - F/O SS Franko

Comments:

F/O SS Franko was serving with 445 Squadron at 1 Wing, Marville France at the time of his death.


Extracts from the 1 Wing Historical Narrative:

10 Jul 59

243542 F/O SS Franko was fatally injured in a crash of a light aircraft at the RCAF Flying Club. The other occupant F/O WA Dubois sustained a serious leg injury.

15 Jul 59

Funeral held for F/O SS Franko at Toul Cemetery.


[F/O SS Franko Grave Marker]

[F/O SS Franko Grave Marker]

Grave marker photos courtesy of Malcolm Cromarty - February 2001