Victor Haines
He was a joiner in 1939.
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He was the son of James Henry and Mary E Haines of 24, Ash Grove, Stapleford, Nottinghamshire.
ABBEVILLE COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION Plot 6 Row K Grave 1
Victor Haines was flying a Horsa glider being pulled by a tug (Albermarle V1746) in very poor weather when the tow rope snapped off the Normandy coast.
All on board the glider were killed as it crashed into the Channel. 32 men from the Glider Pilot Regiment were killed on 'D' Day, 6/6/1944.
Some, like Haines, were lost ferrying their cargoes of men and equipment. Others perished on the batllefield; having landed, Glider Regiment soldiers fought as infantry.
A further 8 Glider Regiment men lost their lives before September 1st during the Battle of Normandy.
Two brothers of Victor Haines were also lost during World War Two:
George was killed serving with the RAF 7/8/1941.
John James was accidentally drowned 22/8/1944 whilst serving with the RAF.
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