Battle of Britain London Monument – Sgt. W Mason 
THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN LONDON MONUMENT 
"Never in the field of human
conflict was so much owed
by so many to so few." 
Contact Information How to Contribute Latest News Home 
About The Monument
– History of the Project
– The Monument Now
– Visitor Information
– Airmens names listed by country of origin
Airmens stories
Privacy Statement The Airmen’s Stories – Sgt. W Mason
William Mason, of York joined the RAFVR about March 1939 as an Airman u/t Pilot. Called up on 1st September 1939, he completed his training and joined 235 Squadron, operating Blenheims from Bircham Newton, on 2nd October 1940.
Above (L to R): Sgt. Mason, Sgt. RR Stretch, Sgt. WC Richards of 235 Squadron.
Above image courtesy of the family of Sgt. RR Stretch
***********
Mason was killed on 14th February 1941, still with 235, when flying Blenheim IV Z5970 LA-L. It flew into the ground near Great Croxton, Norfolk and caught fire on return from a night navigation exercise. It may have been damaged by enemy fire.
Sgt. NM Stanger (RNZAF) and Sgt. VC Pond were also killed.
Mason is buried in York Cemetery.
Battle of Britain Monument © Battle of Britain Archive 2007 – Email: info@bbm.org.uk Site management by Consult-X and Altroy