William Marshall
National Fire Service 1941 - 1948
Age
52

Rank / Role
Fireman

Brigade/Service
NFS - Christchurch

Cause of death
Due to injuries caused by explosion following aircraft collision with property

Location died
Foxwood Avenue, Christchurch, Dorset

Current Fire Authority
Dorset and Wiltshire

Further information

Fighter bomber aircraft from Christchurch Airfield carrying bomb which exploded when crews were on scene.Second aircraft to crash at more or less the same location within a 6 hour period

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