William Somerville was the son of Joseph and Mary Somerville. He was born about 1921. Corporal William Somerville was served with the Royal Air Force. On 09:45 on 26th April 1943, Corporal Somerville was killed in the crash of a Martinet aircraft near the village of Dornoch, north of Inverness. The Martinet aircraft was specifically designed for target towing.
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William Somerville was the son of Joseph and Mary Somerville. He was born about 1921.
Corporal William Somerville was served with the Royal Air Force.
On 09:45 on 26th April 1943, Corporal Somerville was killed in the crash of a Martinet Mark I aircraft (Serial Number HN939) of 8 AGS.
The plane crashed while attempting to land after engine failed, and hit a wall near the village of Dornoch, north of Inverness. The Martinet aircraft was specifically designed for target towing.
Corporal William Somerville’s remains were returned home and he was buried in Upper Tamlaght O'Crilly Church Of Ireland Churchyard. His inscription reads: UNTIL THE DAY BREAK AND THE SHADOWS FLEE AWAY
An audio eye witness account describes the crash. See the references below.
The CWGC record Corporal William Somerville as the son of Joseph and Mary Somerville of Upperlands.
