TAN, Kay Hai
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rank: F/Ostatus: survived
airforce: RAF (no: 122100 )
born: Singapore
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Posted to 225 Squadron 18th April 1943
F/O Tan D.F.C completed his tour (second) with a total of 205 hours 5 minutes 19th April 1944
Tan Kay Hai, Singaporean RAF pilot who flew multiple combat missions during WW2 including D-Day. He was shot down over France in 1944 and captured. However, he managed to escape the prison camps in 1945 before being rescued by American forces.
Flying Officer Kay Hai TAN (122100), Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, No. 225 Squadron. This officer has completed a large number of sorties in the Middle East theatre and has displayed exceptional ability, great courage and devotion to duty. In February, 1944, he was detailed to reconnoitre various targets south of Rome. Despite heavy fire from the ground defences and the presence of many enemy fighters, Flying Officer Tan completed his mission with success. The following day he accomplished another fine performance when he engaged several enemy batteries and a concentration of mechanical transport. His record is worthy of high praise. London Gazette No. 36429, Dated 1944-03-17
Kay Hai TAN (122100) Mustang II FR899 1944-06-29 2 Squadron Stalag Luft L3 Sagan and Belaria
F/O Tan D.F.C completed his tour (second) with a total of 205 hours 5 minutes 19th April 1944
Tan Kay Hai, Singaporean RAF pilot who flew multiple combat missions during WW2 including D-Day. He was shot down over France in 1944 and captured. However, he managed to escape the prison camps in 1945 before being rescued by American forces.
Flying Officer Kay Hai TAN (122100), Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, No. 225 Squadron. This officer has completed a large number of sorties in the Middle East theatre and has displayed exceptional ability, great courage and devotion to duty. In February, 1944, he was detailed to reconnoitre various targets south of Rome. Despite heavy fire from the ground defences and the presence of many enemy fighters, Flying Officer Tan completed his mission with success. The following day he accomplished another fine performance when he engaged several enemy batteries and a concentration of mechanical transport. His record is worthy of high praise. London Gazette No. 36429, Dated 1944-03-17
Kay Hai TAN (122100) Mustang II FR899 1944-06-29 2 Squadron Stalag Luft L3 Sagan and Belaria
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