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Sanders,
Paul Sampson
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?
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?
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Ldg.Acm.
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? [1267196]
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P/O (prob)
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06.08.1941 [103042]
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P/O
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06.08.1942
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(WS) F/O
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06.08.1942
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(WS) F/Lt.
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06.08.1943
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F/Lt.
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? (reld 14.08.1952)
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06.08.1941
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first
commission, RAFVR (General Duties Branch) [emergency commission]
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?
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-
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10.01.1942
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pilot, 40
Squadron RAF
[taken off at 16.45 hrs 10.01.1942 from
Alconbury in his Wellington IC [X9824 BL-] for an operation against
Wilhelmshaven; believed ditched, due to engine failure; 2 of the crew died, 4
were taken POW]
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01.1942
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-
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1945?
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POW in
German captivity
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14.08.1947
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commissioned,
Reconstituted RAFVR
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Saunderson,
Eward John
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1919 ?
-
09.02.2007
Berkshire
[aged 88]
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Sgt.
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? [741978]
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P/O (prob)
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24.08.1940 [84319]
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P/O
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24.08.1941
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(WS) F/O
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24.08.1941
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(WS) F/Lt.
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24.08.1942
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(A) Sq.Ldr.
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1944?
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DSO
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15.06.1944
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?
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DFC
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06.06.1944
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?
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MID
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11.06.1942
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?
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26.01.1942
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first
commission, RAFVR (General Duties Branch) [emergency commission]
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(06.1944)
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692
Squadron RAF
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Shuttleworth,
2nd Baron (cr. 1902), of Gawthorpe;
Kay-Shuttleworth, Richard Ughtred Paul;
Baronet (cr. 1849)

Eldest son of late Captain Hon. Laurence
KayShuttleworth, RFA, JP, and Selina, daughter of Gen. Hon. Francis
Bridgeman.
Succeeded grandfather 20.12.1939.
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30.10.1913
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08.08.1940
(MIA) [age 26]
[Runnymede Memorial, panel 6]
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P/O
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27.07.1937 [70356]
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F/O
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15.12.1939
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27.07.1937
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first
commission, Reserve of Air Force Officers (General Duties Branch)
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05.12.1938
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transferred,
RAFVR (General Duties Branch)
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?
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-
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08.08.1940
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145
Squadron RAF (failed to return after combat over convoy CW9; at 1640 hrs.
South of Isle of Wight his Hurricane P3163 from Westhampnett crashed into the
Channel)
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Justice of the Peace (JP).
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Skingley,
Jack


Only child of Sidney Skingley (1889-1934), Sussex
police force, and Winifred Cox.
Married (18.11.1940, Reigate) Marjorie Eleanor Henderson (died 30.05.2005); one
daughter, one son.
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07.07.1916
Watford
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21.07.1944
(KIA) [age 28]
[Runnymede Memorial, panel 203]
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Ldg.Acm.
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? [1388132]
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P/O (prob)
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20.11.1942 [134721]
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(WS) F/O (prob)
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20.05.1943
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(A) F/Lt.
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?
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DFC
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25.01.1946
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with
effect from 20.07.1944 [posthumously]
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Joined Reigate Borough Police Force, 1936 (more
details under 2nd "biography" button on the left).
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served
World War II, taking part in 37 aerial operations:
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04.1941
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enlisted,
RAFVR (trained in Canada)
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20.11.1942
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commissioned,
RAFVR (General Duties Branch) [emergency commission]
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?
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-
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29.10.1943
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7 Squadron
RAF
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29.10.1943
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-
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19.12.1943
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207
Squadron RAF (five operations to Berlin and one to Modena)
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19.12.1943
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-
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21.07.1944
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97 Squadron RAF
[his Lancaster III [PA979 OF-R] took off from
Coningsby 2319 hrs 20.07.1944 to attack railway yards in the Courtrai area;
the aircraft was lost without trace]
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Sloan,
Robert William
"Bob"

Son of Samuel Hugh and Catherine Ann Sloan,
of Clifton, Bristol; husband of Barbara Florence Sloan, of Clifton.
biography
(with photos) at Clifton Rugby Football Club website
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1915 ?
-
17.01.1941
[age 26]
[Upavon Cemetery, Wiltshire, F.2]
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Ldg.Acm.
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?
[903433]
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(A) P/O (prob)
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28.12.1940,
seniority 03.12.1940 [89812]
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Education: Prior Park, Bath
28.12.1940
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first
commission, RAFVR (General Duties Branch) [emergency commission]
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Stanley,
Thomas Alfred
"Tom"
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?
-
?
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F/Sgt.
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? [741374]
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P/O (prob)
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26.01.1942 [115740]
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F/O
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?
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(WS) F/Lt.
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26.01.1944
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(T) F/Lt.
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03.12.1946,
seniority 26.01.1944
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(A?) Sq.Ldr.
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? (reld 25.07.1947)
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(1939)
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County of Kent Squadron, Coastal Command
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26.01.1942
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first
commission, RAFVR (General Duties Branch) [emergency commission]
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eventually
ended up as test pilot at RAF Boscombe Down; also selected to be part of 6 man Special Operations team to go to Germany
(Lübeck) at the latter part of the war
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03.12.1946
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-
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25.07.1947
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temporary
commission, RAF (Technical Branch)
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Stark,
Alexander Charles
Son of Charles and Nancy Stark, of Crosshill,
Ayrshire.
Married Mary Geraldine Stark, of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada.
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1920 ?
-
08.03.1945
(KIA) [age 25]
[Hanover War Cemetery, Germany, 6.B.16]
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F/Sgt.
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? [568229]
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P/O (prob)
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02.01.1942 [48313]
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(WS) F/O (prob)
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01.10.1942
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(WS) F/Lt.
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02.01.1944
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02.01.1942
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first
commission, RAFVR (General Duties Branch)
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?
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-
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08.03.1945
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pilot, 464
(RAAF) Squadron
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Stark,
Lawrence William Fraser
"Pinkie"

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15.11.1920
Bolton, Lancashire
-
01.08.2004
Rochester, Kent
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F/Sgt.
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? [1058229]
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P/O (prob)
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12.06.1943 [148445]
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(WS) F/O (prob)
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12.12.1943
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F/O
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01.09.1945
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(A) F/Lt.
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?
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(WS) F/Lt.
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12.06.1945
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F/Lt.
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12.12.1946
(retd 16.11.1963; retaining rank of Sq.Ldr.)
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(T) Sq.Ldr.
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?
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* This officer is a cool and
resourceful fighter who has invariably displayed great keenness and
determination. He has shot down 6 enemy aircraft in combat, whilst in attacks
on enemy targets on the ground he has destroyed an aircraft and a locomotive;
he has also attacked a number of small vessels, such as tugs and barges with
damaging effect.
** Flight Lieutenant Stark has completed a large number of sorties. He has led
his flight against many difficult and dangerous targets and despite heavy
enemy opposition he has always pressed home his attacks to a successful
conclusion. His excellent leadership, courage and fine fighting spirit have
set a splendid example to all.
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12.06.1943
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first
commission, RAFVR (General Duties Branch)
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01.1943
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-
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02.1944
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609 Squadron RAF
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02.1944
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-
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03.07.1944
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263
Squadron RAF
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01.09.1945
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permanent
commission RAF
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Steel,
John Miller
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?
-
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Sgt.
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?
[1365796]
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P/O (prob)
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05.07.1942
[126588]
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(WS) F/O (prob)
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05.01.1943
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(WS) F/Lt.
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05.07.1944
(retd from Emergency List 14.02.1959; retaining rank of F/Lt.)
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05.07.1942
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first
commission, RAFVR (General Duties Branch) [emergency commission]
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?
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-
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19.09.1942
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pilot, 15
Squadron RAF
[taken off at 20.05 hrs 18.09.1942 from
Bourn in his Stirling I (R9351 LS-R) to lay mines in the Asparagus region; hit
by Flak while flying low between Sprogo Island and Korsor, Denmark; out of
control the aircraft crashed at 00.29 hrs, throwing the pilot clear as it hit
the water; the others did not survive (more
details)]
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19.09.1942
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-
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04.1945?
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POW # 720
in German captivity (Stalag Luft III, Sagan & Belaria)
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Stephens,
John Albert George
"Jack"

Son of John Henry Stephens (1881-1943), and
Lily Bessie Talbot (1884-1960).
Married Amelia Maud Lillian Mary Davey; five daughters.
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13.12.1921
-
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Sgt.
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? [1315099]
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(A) P/O (prob)
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05.05.1943
[145841]
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(WS) F/O
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05.05.1944?
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(WS) F/Lt.
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05.05.1945
(reld 20.05.1949; retaining rank of F/Lt.)
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F/Lt.
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22.07.1951
(reld 20.05.1959)
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DFC
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10.12.1943
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?
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05.05.1943
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first
commission, RAFVR (General Duties Branch)
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(1943)
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207
Squadron RAF
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20.05.1949
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relinquished
commission on appointment to the reconstituted RAFVR (which he left 10 years
later)
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Stewart-Jones,
Wilfred Arthur

Lived in Surrey.
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?
-
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Sgt.
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?
[1933288]
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(A) P/O (prob)
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18.01.1943
[161273]
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P/O
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18.07.1943
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(WS) F/O
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18.07.1943
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(WS) F/Lt.
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18.01.1945
(reld 20.01.1946; retaining rank of F/Lt.; on account of medical
unfitness for Air Force service)
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18.01.1943
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first
commission, RAFVR (General Duties Branch)
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Strange,
Louis Arbon
Youngest son of Walter John
Strange (died 1934).
Married (05.11.1915) Marjorie ...; one son, one daughter.
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27.07.1891
Blandford, Dorset
-
15.11.1966
[London ?]
[St.
Nicholas Churchyard, Worth Matravers, Dorset]
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Army / RFC:
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Trooper
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?
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2nd Lt. (prob)
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08.10.1913
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Lt.
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05.1914
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T/Capt.
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16.02.1915
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Capt.
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?
(reld 01.08.1919)
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T/Maj.
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11.1915
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Maj.
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01.04.1918
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T/Lt.Col.
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13.09.1916-01.04.1917,
01.04.1918-...
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RFC / RAF:
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F/Cdr.
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16.02.1915
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Sq.Ldr.
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?
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(T) W/Cdr.
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13.09.1916-01.04.1917
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W/Cdr.
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01.11.1919
(half-pay for 6 months from 17.03.1920) (retd 24.02.1921; ill-health;
retaining the rank of Lt.Col.)
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RAFVR:
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P/O (prob)
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18.04.1940 [78522]
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(WS) F/Lt. (prob)
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24.09.1940
[01107]
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(WS) F/Lt.
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18.04.1941
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(A) Sq.Ldr.
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28.06.1940-...
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(T) Sq.Ldr.
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28.10.1942-...,
seniority 01.09.1942
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(WS) Sq.Ldr.
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19.02.1944
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Sq.Ldr.
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03.1943
(reld from active service 19.09.1945; reld 10.02.1954; retaining the
rank of W/Cdr.)
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(A) W/Cdr.
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18.12.1942-...
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(A) W/Cdr.
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27.12.1943-...
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(A) Gp.Capt.
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09.1944-...
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DSO
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08.02.1919
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*1
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OBE
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01.01.1945
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New
Year 45 *2
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MC
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27.03.1915
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reconnaissance
/ bombing Courtrai *3
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DFC
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02.11.1918
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*4
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DFC
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21.06.1940
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*5
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MID
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?
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?
|
|
MID
|
?
|
?
|
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MID
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?
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?
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BSM
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12.03.1946
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*6
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*1 For his exceptional services in organising his
wing and his brilliant leadership on low bombing raids this officer was
awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross not long ago. Since then, by his fine
example and inspiring personal influence, he has raised his wing to still
higher efficiency and morale, the enthusiasm displayed by the various
squadrons for low-flying raids being most marked. On 30th October he
accompanied one of these raids against an aerodrome; watching the work of his
machines, he waited until they had finished and then dropped his bombs from
one hundred feet altitude on hangars that were undamaged; he then attacked
troops and transport in the vicinity of the aerodrome. While thus engaged he
saw eight Fokkers flying above him ; at once he climbed and attacked them
single-handed; having driven one down out of control he was fiercely engaged
by tlhe other seven, but he maintained the combat until rescued by a patrol of
our scouts.
*2
Awarded for his work in helping to develop the British Airborne Forces and
Hurricats in 1940 and 1941.
*3 For gallantry and ability on reconnaissance and other duties on numerous
occasions, especially on the occasion when he dropped three bombs from a
height of only 200 feet on the railway junction at Courtrai, whilst being
assailed by heavy rifle fire.
*4 To this officer must be given the main credit of the complete success
attained in two recent b.ombing raids on important enemy aerodromes. In
organising these raids his careful attention to detail and well-thoughtout
plans were most creditable. During the operations themselves his gallantry in
attack and fine leadership inspired all those taking part.
*5 Pilot Officer Strange was detailed to proceed from Hendon to Merville to
act as ground control officer during the arrival and departure of various
aircraft carrying food supplies. He displayed great skill and determination
whilst under heavy bombing attacks and machine-gun fire at Merville, where he
was responsible for the repair and successful despatch of two aircraft to
England. In the last remaining aircraft, which was repaired under his
supervision, he returned to Hendon, in spite of being repeatedly attacked by
Messerschmitts until well out to sea. He had no guns in action and had never
flown this type of aircraft previously, but his brilliant piloting enabled him
to return with this much needed aircraft.
*6 [Awarded 06.1945] Through his tireless energy, devotion to duty, technical and practical
knowledge of aircraft and wide experience in the operational employment of
aircraft and airborne troops, Wing Commander Strange rendered a major
contribution to the successful accomplishment of airborne operations against
the enemy during the period 14 December 1944 until the cessation of
hostilities.
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Education: Cliff
House Preparatory School; St. Edward’s School, Oxford
1908
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joined
Queen’s Own Dorsetshire Yeomanry
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?
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01.08.1919
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The
Dorsetshire Regiment
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05.1914
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seconded,
Royal Flying Corps (Military Wing), No. 6 Course at the Central Flying School
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04.10.1914
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-
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01.08.1915
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5
Squadron RFC
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02.08.1915
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-
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20.09.1915
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12
Squadron RFC
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21.09.1915
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ordered
home by Trenchard for rest
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13.09.1916
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-
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01.04.1917
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Commandant,
School of Aerial
Gunnery
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04.1917
|
-
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25.06.1918
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Assistant
Commander Central Flying School [01.04.1918 first commission, RAF]
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26.06.1918
|
-
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31.01.1919
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commanded
80th Wing
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01.02.1919
|
-
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05.1919
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commanded
31st Wing
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06.1919
|
-
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01.1922
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commanded
the Flying Wing at RAF Cranwell
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18.04.1940
|
-
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23.06.1940
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24 Squadron RAF
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24.06.1940
|
-
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11.05.1941
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Parachute Training
School (Ringway)
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12.05.1941
|
-
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09.1941
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Chief Flying Instructor at
Merchant Shipping Fighter Unit (Speke)
|
09.1941
|
|
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Commanding Officer,
RAF Valley [Illness prevented him from
fulfilling the post]
|
08.1942
|
-
|
17.12.1942
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Group HQ (Uxbridge)
|
18.12.1942
|
-
|
03.1943
|
Commanding Officer,
RAF Hawkinge
|
03.1943
|
-
|
26.12.1943
|
HQ No. 12 Group RAF
(supplementary Sq.Ldr.)
|
27.12.1943
|
-
|
10.1944
|
No 46 Transport Group as
Wing
Commander Operations, British Airborne Forces
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10.1944
|
-
|
03.1945
|
HQ 1st Allied
Airborne Army
|
03.1945
|
-
|
16.09.1945
|
Forward HQ, Supreme
Headquarters Allied Expeditionery Force
|
A director of Spartan Aircraft.
Published: Recollections of an airman
(1933)
Literature: Peter Hearn, Flying rebel : the story of Louis Strange
(1994)
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Louis Strange was a true
pioneer of early 20th Century flight. After taking a bet, Louis gained Royal Aero Club Certificate
No 575 on 5th August 1913. In
January 1914 he becam one of the first aviators in Britain to “loop the
loop.” With the outbreak of
World War One, Louis, now a Lieutenant in 5 Squadron RFC, was one of the 37
aviators who on the 4th August 1914 flew the English Channel to fight Germany.
He quickly demonstrated that he was both a courageous and inventive pioneer of
aerial combat. On the 22 August 1914 against all the rules Louis took a
machine gun into the air with the express intention of shooting down an enemy
aircraft. Six days later he became the first British pilot to drop bombs from
his Henry Farman F20 bi-plane. Sadly
the strains of 1,000 hours of wartime flying, more than half of them in combat
conditions, combined with illness resulted in him leaving the RAF in 1922.
Once he had regained his health from working on his farm, Louis became
a prominent figure in civil aviation. “Colonel Strange”, as he was
generally known was a familiar and popular presence at aerodromes throughout
the British Isles and Europe. At the
age of 49 Louis found his way back into the cockpit and to serve with
distinction in the RAFVR during the Second World War.
It is said that only those who served alongside him truly recognised
the tremendous work that he did in the genesis of British Airborne Forces.
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Swaddling,
Cyril Alfred
Formerly of Dorking and Middleton.
|
?
-
24.12.2006
Blaenavon Hospital, Gwent
[St Paul's Blaenavon]
|
Sgt.
|
? [657437]
|
P/O (prob)
|
05.06.1942 [124781]
|
(WS) F/O (prob)
|
05.12.1942
|
(WS) F/Lt.
|
05.06.1944
|
|
05.06.1942
|
|
|
first
commission, RAFVR (General Duties Branch) [emergency commission]
|
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