World War II

Mr Archibald Leonard Searby (Rendlesham 1936-1939)

• Date of birth 6 June 1922
• School Information Brother of Robert John Searby (R43-47). Sub-prefect. Cricket XI 1938. Captain of squash 1938.
• Career Information None
• Date of Death 19 August 1942
• Cause of Death Missing believed killed; Lancaster R5661, aircraft failed to return from an operational flight.
• Location Over the Bay of Biscay, France
• Cemetery Runnymede Memorial, Surrey - Panel 67
• Rank Flying Officer
• Brand of Service Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 61 Squadron
• Story ARCHIBALDLEONARDSEARBYR36-39