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E.J. Kain  to  G.E. Kosh

Kain, Edgar James "Cobber" Son of Reginald G. Kain, and of Nellie Kain, of Wadestown, Wellington, New Zealand.	27.06.1918 Hastings, New Zealand - 07.06.1940 [age 21] Choloy War Cemetery, France, 1A.C.8]	(A) P/O (prob) 08.03.1937 [39534] F/O 21.07.1939 DFC 29.03.1940 * MID 02.1940 ? * In March, 1940, while on patrol with another aircraft, Flying Officer Kain sighted seven enemy bombers about 5,000 feet above him, and while giving chase well into Germany, he was attacked from behind by an enemy fighter. Showing the finest fighting spirit this officer out-manoeuvred the enemy and although his own aircraft was badly damaged he succeeded in bringing the hostile aircraft down. Thick smoke and oil fumes had filled his cockpit and although unable to see his compass, he skilfully piloted his aircraft inside allied lines in spite of being choked and blinded by the smoke.	08.03.1937     commissioned, RAF (General Duties Branch) [short service commission] 11.1937 - 07.06.1940 73 Squadron RAF
Kean, Raymond Thomas Son of Michael and Margaret Kean, of Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.	05.04.1918 Green Island, NZ - 05.08.1940 (KIA) [age 22] [New Hunstanton Cemetery, O.52]	(A) P/O (prob) 29.10.1938 [41295] P/O 29.08.1939 DFC 09.07.1940 * * The award followed an early morning shipping strike off the Elbe Estuary, where the Hudson was attacked by three ME109’s. E.A. Deverill (at that time a Sergeant) was the navigator in the three-man crew. The gunner, Townend, was killed after shooting down one fighter and Deverill and the pilot (P/O R T Kean) were injured. Deverill helped the pilot fly the plane back to Bircham Newton. Deverill was awarded the DFM, Kean the DFC.	08.1938     joined RAF 29.10.1938     commissioned, RAF (General Duties Branch) [short service commission]       training at Prestwick (Scotland), in Shropshire and at Kings Lynn ? - 05.08.1940 pilot, 206 Squadron RAF [the Hudson P5133 from Bircham Newton stalled and crashed at Syderstone, Norfolk, at 18.05 hrs after a search patrol]
Keary, John D'Arcy	05.08.1905 Lymington, Hampshire -	P/O 30.07.1925 Sq.Ldr. 01.04.1937 W/Cdr. 01.04.1941 (retd 01.02.1948)
Kellaway, Winston Herbert Son of ... Kellaway, and ... Endacott.	16.11.1915 Honiton district, Devon - 04.1994 Torbay district, Devon	P/O (prob) 22.07.1942 [49688] (WS) F/O (prob) 22.01.1943 (A) F/Lt. ? (WS) F/Lt. 22.07.1944 F/Lt. 01.07.1946 Sq.Ldr. 01.01.1951 (retd 01.10.1957) DSO 30.03.1943 * DSO 09.05.1944 ** AFC 10.06.1954 ? * Flight Lieutenant Kellaway has completed a large.number of operational 'sorties. In March, 1943, he was captain of an aircraft detailed to attack Hamburg. Shortly after the target had been bombed, the aircraft was caught in a cone of searchlights and subjected to heavy and concentrated anti-aircraft fire. The aircraft was hit - many times, sustaining very severe damage. A considerable quantity of fuel was lost from holed tanks in both mainplanes. The starboard outer engine failed shortly afterwards and the propeller was feathered. As the English coast was crossed the port outer engine also stopped. Though all petrol gauges were now reading zero, this engine was restarted and Flight Lieutenant Kellaway then effected a 'masterly landing at the nearest airfield. This officer has achieved a fine record of sustained. gallantry and has been a source of inspiration to all with whom he has come into contact. ** This officer has completed a third tour of operations and has continued .to display, the highest standard of skill and bravery. Notable amongst his achievements on his last tour are five attacks on Berlin, missions which he completed with great skill and determination. His example has been outstanding and' has done much to foster a high standard of morale throughout the squadron. His record is worthy of the greatest praise.	22.07.1942     commissioned, RAF (General Duties Branch) [emergency commission] 12 Squadron RAF (flying Fairey Battles in France 1940 and then Wellingtons from Binbrook) 149 Squadron RAF (flying Stirlings from Lakenheath) 617 Squadron RAF (flying Lancasters from Scampton from 1.7.1943 until a flying accident on 5.8.1943) 630 Squadron RAF (flying Lancasters from East Kirby) post-war he was involved with the introduction of the English Electric Canberra into 231 Conversion Unit at RAF Bassingbourn in the '50's
Kellett, Richard see: RAFweb.org	12.10.1905 East Stonehouse, Devon - 03.01.1990 Hastings and Rother, East Sussex	P/O 30.07.1925 [16177] F/O 30.01.1927 F/Lt. 05.11.1930 Sq.Ldr. 01.04.1937 (A) Wg.Cdr. ? (T) W/Cdr. 01.03.1940 W/Cdr. 01.10.1946, seniority 01.10.1941 (A) Gp.Capt. ? Gp.Capt. ? (A) A/Cdre. ? (T) A/Cdre. 01.01.1946 (retd 10.04.1947) CBE 01.01.1943 prisoner of war DFC 16.01.1940 * AFC 28.04.1939 ? MID 07.01.1947 ? * This officer displayed courage, coolness and determination in leading his squadron and a combined formation of aircraft in operations over an enemy naval base in December, 1939, which resulted in the infliction of heavy casualties on enemy aircraft. In spite of the formidable opposition by aircraft and ground defences, he so controlled the formation for which he was personally responsible that casualties were slight and by his personal example and cool leadership he won the confidence of all pilots under him.	30.07.1925 first commission RAF qualified at specialist engineering course 1939 - 1940? Commanding Officer, 149 Squadron RAF (Mildenhall) Senior Air Staff Officer, 205 Group RAF 13/09.1942 - 20.09.1942 joined a crew of 70 Squadron RAF as second pilot for a raid against Tobruk (13/14 Sept.); on the return journey the aircraft was force landed and the crew evaded capture until 20 Sept. 20.09.1942 - 1945? prisoner of war
Kelly, Charles Edmund Son of William Kelly (1855-1914), and Bridget Kane (?-1934).	10.03.1898 Belfast, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland -	P/O ? [70939] F/O 24.06.1921 (reld 23.06.1930) F/O 14.10.1933 (reld 14.10.1937) F/Lt. 08.04.1941 (reld 08.01.1947; retaining rank of Sq.Ldr.) (T) Sq.Ldr. 01.01.1944	1917     enlisted, Royal Flying Corps (Canada) 24.06.1921     commissioned, RAF (General Duties Branch) [short service commission] 08.03.1925     RAF Depot (on transfer to Home Establishment) 24.06.1926 - 23.06.1930 Reserve of Air Force Officers (General Duties Branch) (Class C) 14.10.1933 - 14.10.1937 Reserve of Air Force Officers (General Duties Branch) (Class A, from 16.06.1934 Class C) 29.08.1939     transferred, RAFO (Administrative and Special Duties Branch)
Kelsey, Richard John Son of John C. Kelsey, and Norah Guard.	17.07.1917 Portsmouth district, Sussex -	(A) P/O (prob) 29.06.1936 [39117] P/O 03.07.1937 F/O 03.02.1939 F/Lt. 03.09.1940 (T) Sq.Ldr. 01,12,1941 (WS) Sq.Ldr. 15.03.1945 (T) W/Cdr. 01.07.1945 Sq.Ldr. 01.07.1946, seniority 01.06.1944 (T) W/Cdr. 25.02.1947, seniority 26.01.1946 W/Cdr. 01.07.1950 (retd 15.09.1959)	29.06.1936     commissioned, RAF (General Duties Branch) [short service commission] 29.09.1936     No. 6 Flying Training School (Netheravon) 22.05.1937     213 (Fighter) Squadron RAF (Northolt) 03.07.1942     transferred to reserve (and called up for air force service) 25.06.1946     extended service commission 01.07.1946     permanent commission 03?.1958     HQ Flying Training Command (for planning staff duties)
Kendall, Colin Franklin Son of Edward Allan and Minna Octavia Kendall. Husband of Dorothy Merelina Louise Kendall (née Dennis) (she remarried 1950 MacKendrick) (16.04.1910 - 01.2000), of Broxbourne, Hertfordshire; two daughters.	24.05.1909 - 11.11.1940 (MIA) [age 32] [Runnymede Memorial, panel 6]	P/O (prob) 09.07.1934 [70358] P/O 09.07.1935 F/O 09.01.1936	09.07.1934 commissioned, Reserve of Air Force Officers (General Duties Branch) ? - 11.11.1940 pilot, 83 Squadron RAF [his Handley Page Hampden Mk.I [L4095 OL-R] had taken off from Scampton and ditched in the north Sea off the coast of the Netherlands returning from a raid on rail targets in the Danzig area; all four occupants were killed]
Kennedy, Frederick Williams Son of ... Kennedy, and ... Williams.	26.05.1917 Houghton district, Durham - 11.1992 Surrey Mid-Eastern district, Surrey	Sgt. ? [566726] (A) P/O (prob) 19.08.1942 [49463] 28.09.1943, seniority 25.10.1941  P/O (prob) 23.04.1943, senioirity 21.11.1942 (WS) F/O (prob) 21.05.1943 05.11.1943, seniority 27.01.1943 (A) F/Lt. (1945) MID 01.01.1946 ?	1940 was in Paris in 1940 returning to the UK on 26th June 19.08.1942 commissioned, RAF (Technical Branch) [emergency commission]
Kennedy, William Maxwell Cassilis	27.08.1905 - 01.03.1957 Surrey South Western district, Surrey (lately of Fleet, Hampshire, formerly of Chettle, nr Blandford, Dorset)	P/O 30.07.1925 Sq.Ldr. 01.04.1937 Gp.Capt. 01.07.1947 (retd 27.08.1955) CBE	qualified by examination as interpreter
King-Lewis, Arthur	22.06.1900 - (03?).1965 Uxbridge district, Middlesex	Sq.Ldr. 01.02.1937 W/Cdr. 01.03.1940 (A) Gp.Capt. ? (retd 04.02.1948)	16.08.1922 first commission
Knocker, Kenneth Duke Son of Leslie Duke Knocker, and of The Baroness Elizabeth de T'Serclaes, M.M., of Ashtead, Surrey; husband of Susan Knocker.	(03?)1907 Marlborough, Wiltshire - 03.07.1942 (KIA) [age 35] [Westernieland General Cemetery, De Marne, The Netherlands, N.474]	Fl.Lt. RAFO 01.04.1936 [28043] (T) Sq.Ldr. 01.09.1940 W/Cdr. ?	Reserve of Air Force Officers 04.1942 - 03.07.1942 Commanding Officer, 214 Squadron RAF
Kosh, George Edward "Ted" Son of Charles Kosh, and Kate Mary Wood, of Folkestone, Kent.	(09?).1922 Elham district, Kent - 01.07.1944 (KIA) [age 21] [Hawkinge Cemetery, JJ.B.917]	Ldg.Acm. ? [575060] P/O (prob) 19.03.1943 [55058] (WS) F/O (prob) 20.09.1943	19.03.1.943     commissioned into the RAF [emergency commission] ? - 01.07.1944 3 Squadron RAF [crashed at 05.45 with his Hawker Tempest JN765 at House Field, Winchelsea Marsh, Icklesham, Sussex, on a mission to shoot down a V1 flying bomb]

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