Geoffrey Owen Edwards

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Geoffrey Owen Edwards receiving his wings on 13 April 1944 at Falcon Field. Wings were presented by Group Captain Robert Spaight, Director of USA Flight Training, Rafdel. Other dignitaries present were Wing Commander T Prickett DSO, DFC and Squadron Leader JP Blackman UPL 61927 UPL 61927 Geoffrey Owen Edwards receiving his wings on 13 April 1944 at Falcon Field. Wings were presented by Group Captain Robert Spaight, Director of USA Flight Training, Rafdel. Other dignitaries present were Wing Commander T Prickett DSO, DFC and Squadron Leader JP Blackman

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Geoffrey Owen Edwards trained on 4BFTS at Falcon Field on Course 18 from 5 October 1943 and graduated on 13 April 1944.

He went on to fly a glider in Operation Varsity.

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Falcon Field

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Falcon Field No.4 British Flying Training School

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Geoffrey Owen Edwards receiving his wings on 13 April 1944 at Falcon Field. Wings were presented by Group Captain Robert Spaight, Director of USA Flight Training, Rafdel. Other dignitaries present were Wing Commander T Prickett DSO, DFC and Squadron Leader JP Blackman

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Geoffrey Owen Edwards trained on 4BFTS at Falcon Field on Course 18 from 5 October 1943 and graduated on 13 April 1944.

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Geoffrey Owen Edwards trained on 4BFTS at Falcon Field on Course 18 from 5 October 1943 and graduated on 13 April 1944.

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Geoffrey Owen Edwards trained on 4BFTS at Falcon Field on Course 18 from 5 October 1943 and graduated on 13 April 1944.

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Geoffrey Owen Edwards trained on 4BFTS at Falcon Field on Course 18 from 5 October 1943 and graduated on 13 April 1944.

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Geoffrey Owen Edwards trained on 4BFTS at Falcon Field on Course 18 from 5 October 1943 and graduated on 13 April 1944.

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Geoffrey Owen Edwards trained on 4BFTS at Falcon Field on Course 18 from 5 October 1943 and graduated on 13 April 1944.

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Geoffrey Owen Edwards trained on 4BFTS at Falcon Field on Course 18 from 5 October 1943 and graduated on 13 April 1944.

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Geoffrey Owen Edwards in 4BFTS barracks at Falcon Field on Course 18 from 5 October 1943 and graduated on 13 April 1944.

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Geoffrey Owen Edwards trained on 4BFTS at Falcon Field on Course 18 from 5 October 1943 and graduated on 13 April 1944.

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