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Formed on 1 April 1918, The Royal Air Force (RAF) is the UK's aerial warfare force. The RAF has undertaken support, combat and reconnaissance roles in conflict since 1918, and continues to do so today.
Squadron
Formed on 1 September 1942 and equipped with Lockheed Ventura light bombers. Assigned to 2 Group of Bomber Command, the squadron undertook tactical Ramrod and Flying Circus operations to destroy and engage enemy fighters.
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Squadron
'On 19 September 1940, No. 71 was reformed at Church Fenton as the first 'Eagle' Squadron to be manned by American personnel. The Squadron received Hurricanes in November and became operational on defensive duties on 5 February 1941. No. 71 converted...
Squadron
'On 14 May 1941, No. 121 was reformed at Kirton-in-Lindsey as the second 'Eagle' Squadron to be manned by American volunteers. Equipped with Hurricanes, it began defensive patrols in October but in November it converted to Spitfires. It moved to North...
Squadron
'On 1 August 1941, No. 133 reformed at Coltishall as the third 'Eagle' Squadron manned by American personnel. Equipped with Hurricanes it became operational at the end of September. The next month the Squadron moved to Northern Ireland, returning to...
Military | Electrical Engineer
Harry Leo Abrin was an Electrical Engineer with 45 Group RAF Ferry Command. He was the son of George and Rebecca Abrin, and husband of Bernice M. Abrin.
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Military
Aircraftman 2nd Class, 1816282. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Age 21. Son of Horace and Audrey E. Bowley-Booth, of Birch Cross, Staffordshire, England.
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Military
Aircraftman 2nd Class, 1573752. Royal Air Force Volunteer Re-serve. Age 20. Son of John and Jessie Wallace Calderhead, of Methil, Fife, Scotland.
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Military | Sergeant | RAF - Mid-upper Gunner
Henry Chappel evaded capture after being shot down in Lancaster Bomber LL787. He subsequently joined the French Resistance and fought alongside William A. Kray of the USAAF, who had also evaded capture after being shot down. These two airmen, “evaders"...
Military
Leading Aircraftman, 1394558. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Age 19. Son of Mrs. F. D. Clandillon, of Seven Kings, Essex, England.
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Military
Leading Aircraftman, 1395220. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Age 19. Son of Maj. and Mrs. Percy G. Clay, of Southall, Middlesex, England.
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Military
Leading Aircraftman, 1315702. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Age 20. Son of Dr. John Henry Crosskey and Evelyn Margaret Crosskey, of Edgbaston, Birming-ham, Warwickshire, England.
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Military | General | Fighter Pilot | 56th Fighter Group
Aleksander Gabszewicz joined the Polish Army in 1931, he trained as a pilot and joined the Air Wing of the Polish Defence Corps. He claimed his first aerial victory on 1 September 1939 during the invasion of Poland, some have suggested this was the...
Military | Squadron Leader | Pilot | 56th Fighter Group
Gladych was commissioned into the Polish Air Force on 1 September 1939, too late to see active service during the invasion of Poland, he escaped to Romania, and eventually France where he joined the Armee de l'Air. After reaching the UK in 1940, he...
Military
Aircraftman 2nd Class, 1675666. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Age 20. Son of Michael and Anne Hinds, of Burnopfield, Co. Durham England.
Crashed in landing overshoot after pull-up in SW quadrant of Riddle Field.
B-24 Liberator
Delivered to Britain by Alfred M Sanders who named the aircraft after Louisiana State University's mascot, Mike the tiger (Mike I). The aircraft was never used by the USAAF in combat and was later transferred to RAF service.
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