Choloy, France

1955 – 4 (F) Wing – Assorted Sources


Details:

12 June 1955 - F/O RW Kostiuk

Comments:

F/O RW Kostiuk was a pilot with 444 Squadron at 4 (F) Wing, Baden Germany. He was killed when his aircraft (Sabre #23120) rolled in while turning final on approach to land. The subsequent investigation indicated a suspected right aileron hinge failure.


[F/O RW Kostiuk Grave Marker]

[F/O RW Kostiuk Grave Marker]

Grave marker photos courtesy of Malcolm Cromarty - February 2001