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The CWGC record Corporal William Somerville as the son of Joseph and Mary Somerville of Upperlands. |
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An audio eye witness account describes the crash. See the references below. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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Corporal William Somerville was served with the Royal Air Force. |
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William Somerville was the son of Joseph and Mary Somerville. He was born about 1921. |
