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Flew with 616 (South Yorkshire) Sqn
Was shot down during the big Ramrod over Cap Gris Nez & St Omer 30th July 42, and taken PoW
Promoted F/O 1st Oct 42 and then Fl/Lt 7th Jan 44
Additional Bio by David Garrett Sept 2026:
Have added birth details & location - he was just 19 when taken PoW
Commissioned P/O 7th Jan 42 (Gazetted 31st March), joined 616 in July 42
Had only flown one op when the Sqn moved to Gt Sampford on 29th July, and was shot down the next day