257 Squadron RAF Hawker Typhoon Mark IBs at readiness, Warmwell, Dorset. The further aircraft is JP494 'FM-D'. IWM.

REASON FOR LOSS:

F/Lt Reginald Sydney Miller, 87460, was killed when his Typhoon EJ916 'FM-M' crashed on take-off from Warmwell Airfield in Dorset. Squadron O.R.B. states as follows, Scramble “X” Raid. Pilot was taking off across wind at the same time as a Fleet Air Arm Miles Master was taking off into the wind, F/Lt Miller tried to avoid the Master by climbing over it, but stalled and dropped a wing. He crashed on the aerodrome and was seriously injured, dying an hour later. The usual scramble signal – a two star red cartridge – was fired from the dispersal hut, but was not seen by the pilot of the Master. A Court of Inquiry is investigating the accident.

Flight Lieutenant, Reginald Sydney Miller

Burial Details:

Flight Lieutenant, Reginald Sydney Miller 87460 R.A.F.V.R. (Age 22)

Childswickham (St Mary) churchyard (North of church)
Son of Frederick Leonard and Daisy Gertrude Miller, of Tremorfa, Glamorgan.

No. 257(Burma) Squadron badge. St Mary’s church, Childswickham

Acknowledgments: Compiled & researched by David King, Flight Lieutenant, Reginald Sydney Miller photo courtesy of Alexander D King ARMS Historic Photo Collection.