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BOCCA, John William

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rank: F/O
status: kifa
airforce: RAF    (no: 41520 )
born: United Kingdom

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John William Bocca joined 54 Squadron RAF on 5th December 1940

3 Feb 1941

BOCCA, JOHN WILLIAM

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He was killed whilst flying in Spitfire I, R6899 of No 54 Sqn, which crashed near Catterick whilst carrying out a practice dogfight. He is buried in Newcastle-upon-Tyne (All Saints) Cemetery.

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RAF 54 Squadron 1940-12-05

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R6899 Flying Officer J W Bocca: killed; mid air collision near RAF Leeming between Spitfire X4718 and Spitfire R6899, 54 Squadron, 3 February 1941 1941-02-03

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