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Killed 26th April 1943. Flying ER913 on patrol from 1420 until 1550 between 10000 and 12000 feet. His section turned to engage some ME 109s and in doing so, they turned their backs, for a short time to the sun. They were jumped and F/Lt Bland's aircraft and Sgt.Levsey's received serious damage. Sgt Levsey made a forced landing. It is believed that F/Lt Bland was killed in the process of forced landing. His body was taken to Madjez mortuary.