Basic Details Surname Opie Forenames E. A. Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Wellington bomber was caught up in a thunderstorm on the afternoon of September 13, 1943, and flew into high ground near Aston-on-Clun. From RAF Chipping Warden and all eight on board were killed. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Air Force Unit (Primary - Stated) RCAF Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sgt. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Canadian Air Force Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Burrow Hill near Clunbury Year of death 1943 Month of death September Day of death 13