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The Battle of Britain clasp (worn on the 1939-45 Star – or a silver gilt rosette if medal ribbons only are worn) is restricted to aircrew from 71 defined units
of RAF Fighter Command, Coastal Command or the Fleet Air Arm, who flew at least one operational sortie between 00:01 July 10 1940 and 23:59 October 31 1940.

To see a larger database covering the entirety of WWll, refer to our Allied Losses and Incidents database. This database is the result of research into all known sources of information on the crews which fought the Battle of Britain on the Allied side. It is surprising that for the most significant air battle of WW2, and even after 80+ years, there remains any uncertainty at all about who took part and in some cases, what they did. We have made it our objective to develop this database into a most comprehensive and accurate record which brings to life those heroic deeds. You can help: send corrections and additional information via our Helpdesk.
We believe this database to be among the most useful records extant in terms of its searchability: for example, it is easy to determine all Blenheim crews, or losses on a specific date or the members of a particular squadron.

Readers are referred to the following sites which we have used to cross-check information and we acknowledge and thank them as respected sources for some of the material in this database:
VintageWings.ca: comprehensive listing of artworks
bbm.org: Comprehensive listing of RAF personnel and service records
Wikipedia: Life stories of leading pilots and crew
AircrewRemembered Paradie Canadian Archive Database: 45,000 Service Records of RCAF personnel
AircrewRemembered Allied Losses and Incidents Database: Covering 120,000+ Allied aircrew 1939 - 1945
AircrewRemembered Archiwum: specialist database with details of Polish personnel (in Polish)
AircrewRemembered Kracker Luftwaffe Archive: 31,000 Luftwaffe pilot and crew details
AircrewRemembered LOST: Rob Philips Memorial Archive: Dutch losses in Europe
bel-memorial.org: Comprehensive site on Belgian aircrew

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#	Name (↑)	First Names	Rank	Service No.	Air Force	Country of Origin* (↑)	Squadrons	Awards	Aircraft (↑)	Victories	Fate in Battle	Fate After Battle	DateOfDeath	Notes	Photo
1	Adair	Hubert Hastings 'Paddy'	Sgt	580088	RAF	British	213 Sqd 151 Sqd		Hurricane			MIA	1940-11-06	Adair was born in Norwich in 1917, the son of Robert and Elizabeth Adair, and was educated at the City of Norwich School. Joined the RAF in 1936. Joined 88 Sqd RAF and flew the Fairey Battle aircraft during the Battle of France. Converted to Hurricanes in August 1940 and joined 151 Sqd RAF at RAF Digby on 4 September 1940 and then was posted to 213 Sqd RAF at RAF Tangmere on 16 September 1940. On 6 November 1940 Adair was killed in action over Southampton flying Hurricane AK-D (V7602). It is believed that he was shot down by Major Helmut Wick of JG 2. Adair was posted as "missing in action" and was presumed to have come down in the English Channel. Later research found that Hurricane V7602 had crashed at Pigeon House Farm, Widley, Hampshire. When it was excavated on 6 October 1979 the pilot's remains were found and later sent to Portchester Crematorium. More Info Portsdown Tunnels. Runnymede Age 23
2	Adams	Dennis Arthur	Plt Off (later Sqd Ldr)	90537		British	611 Sqd 41 Sqd		Spitfire			Died		Baled out of his Spitfire I (N3276) safely on the 1940-10-07 during an attack on a Dornier Do 17 over Folkestone at 10:45hrs. Retired May 1958 as a Squadron Leader.
3	Adams	Eric Henry	Sgt	742165		British	236 Sqd 272 Sqd 252 Sqd		Blenheim			Died	2003	Joined RAFVR May 1938. Flying training at 29 E&RFTS Luton. Called up 1 September 1939. 2 FTS Brize Norton on 9 October for Course 42. Completed training 23 March 1940, converted to Blenheims at Silloth Coastal Command Landplane Pilots Pool. Joined 236 Sqd at Filton in June. Serving with Fighter Command during the early months of the Battle of Britain and then returned to Coastal Command. Posted to Aldergrove on 19 November 1940, joining a flight from 235 Sqd to reform 272 Sqd. First operational sortie with 272 on 1 December 1940. Later posted to 252 Sqd. Early in 1941 contracted a throat virus, hospital for 4 months. Off operational flying and in September 1941 to Henlow as a test pilot for newly-assembled Hurricanes equipped with Packard-built Merlin engines. Mid-1943 Adams posted to N'dola, Northern Rhodesia, a staging post on the South Africa/Egypt route. Returned to UK in October 1944. Aircraft controller at RAF Carnaby. Died in 2003.
4	Adams	Hugh Charles	Plt Off	85645	RAFVR	British	501 Sqd		Hurricane	1	KIA		1940-09-06	Pilot Shot down in combat with a BF 109 over Ashford in Hurricane P3089 Tandridge Churchyard Age 22 Archive Report
5	Adams	John Sylvester	Flt Lt (later Grp Cpt)	37728	RAF	British	29 Sqd 303 Sqd Polish 151 Sqd 256 Sqd (CO) 226 Sqd	DFC & Bar MiD Order of Orange Nassau (Netherlands)	Blenheim	1		Died	1993-07	August 1940 chased enemy for 50 minutes before being able to attack it off the South Coast. Having apparently destroyed it, returned to Digby and landed with both fuel gauges reading nil. Mentioned in DFC citation gazetted 24th September 1940. On 28 October 1940 posted to 303 Squadron at Leconfield as a Flight Commander. Commanded 151 Sqd Wittering in January 1941. In October posted to staff duties at HQ 12 Group. Returned to operations in April 1942 in command of 256 Sqd at Squires Gate as an Acting Wing Commander. He remained with 256 until October. 5 April 1943 posted to Air Ministry in the Directorate of Operations (Air Defence). Tour of operations followed in 1944 with 226 Sqd. Bar to DFC gazetted 29 August 1944. Retired on 27 July 1958 as a Wing Commander, retaining the rank of group Captain. In 1958 appointed Commander in the Order of Orange Nassau. Died Ashford UK.
6	Adams	Reginald Thomas	Flt Sgt	759300	RAFVR	British	264 Sqd 405 Sqd RCAF		Defiant Wikipedia discussion of Defiant tactics			KIA	1942-06-30	Born in December 1920 in Hungerford. Joined the RAFVR on 29th August 1939 at Southampton. 3 EFTS Hamble on a wireless operators course. Called up and sent to 4 ITW Bexhill. Air gunnery course at No.1 AAS Manby. Joined 264 Sqd on Defiants, at Kirton-in-Lindsey on 7 September 1939. Posted away 16 December 1940 to 256 Sqd at Catterick with Defiants. Crewed with F/O DR West, who was promoted to Flight Lieutenant and appointed 'A' Flight Commander. Just before midnight on 7 April 1941 West and Adams intercepted and shot down a Ju88 of III/KG54. It crashed at Banks Marsh, Southport, the Squadron's first confirmed victory. 8 May West and Adams shot down a He111 that was raiding Liverpool. It crashed at Wrexham. 15 September 1941 'A' Flight of 256 Squadron was moved to Ballyhalbert to form the nucleus of 153 Squadron. When the squadron converted to Beaufighters, the air gunners were posted away. He went to Bomber Command, joining 405 (RCAF) Squadron at Pocklington, equipped with Halifaxes. Failed to return from a raid on Bremen on 30 June 1942 in Halifax, LQ-G W1113, shot down by a night fighter and all the crew were lost. Westellingwerf Noordwolde Churchyard Age 21 Full account of Halifax loss in Dutch Allied Losses Database W1113
7	Addison	William Nathan	Sgt	622688		British	23 Sqd	DFC	Blenheim
8	Aeberhardt	Raymond Andre Charles	Plt Off	42781	RAF	British	19 Sqd		Spitfire		KIA		1940-08-31	Pilot Spitfire R6912 overturned and burned on landing at RAF Fowlmere following combat damage to flaps. killed when he crashed his Spitfire I (R6912) on landing at Fowlmere on 1940-08-31 at 08:50hrs. He had been attacked by a Bf 109 which had damaged the flap mechanism causing one of the flaps to stay retracted. This was only his second operation with the Squadron. Whittlesford Churchyard	Photo courtesy Jonny Cracknell
9	Agazarian	Noel le Chevalier	Plt Off (later F/O)	72550	RAFVR	British	609 Sqd		Spitfire	7		KIA	1941-05-16	Joined as a Volunteer Reservist and was commissioned as a pilot officer on 14 February 1939. He completed his initial flying training at the same time as Richard Hillary, at RAF Lossiemouth, after which both were assigned to RAF Old Sarum, to train as army co-operation pilots. They flew Westland Lysander liaison aircraft and Hawker Hector biplanes; during the training, Agazarian crashed a Hawker Hector but was unscathed. By the time his course ended (June 1940) France had fallen, the Dunkirk evacuation had taken place and a German invasion of Britain was thought to be imminent. Because of this crisis, Hillary and Agazarian were both amongst the majority of pilots from the graduating Army co-operation class who were immediately reassigned as fighter pilots. After a few weeks of fighter training, Agazarian joined 609 Squadron, a fighter squadron flying Supermarine Spitfires, based at RAF Warmwell in Dorset. His first victory was on 11 August 1940, when he shot down a Messerschmitt Bf 110 heavy fighter around 15 miles (24 km) south of the Isle of Portland. It appears his victim was Gruppenkommandeur (Group Commander) Major Ernst Ott of Zerstörergeschwader 2. Ott was killed along with his gunner/radio operator. On 12 August, he shot down two Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighters and damaged a Messerschmitt Bf 110 around 5 miles (8 km) south of Portsmouth. This occurred during a large battle, when a formation of German bombers and their fighter escorts were intercepted by three RAF fighter squadrons after they bombed Portsmouth and its dockyards. Promoted to flying officer on 14 August and continued to fly throughout the Battle of Britain. His last victory with 609 Squadron was on 2 December, when he shared in the destruction of a Dornier Do 17 bomber with Polish pilot Tadeusz Nowierski. By this time he had shot down six aircraft, damaged four and shared in the destruction of three. One of the aircraft he flew during the battle, Supermarine Spitfire number R6915, still exists and is preserved in the Imperial War Museum in London. He twice made forced landings in it because of battle damage, but used it to shoot down four German aircraft and damage another. January 1941, Agazarian received a requested transfer to 274 Squadron in North Africa, a fighter squadron equipped with Hawker Hurricanes. On 1 May 1941, he destroyed a Messerschmitt Bf 109 over Tobruk, Libya. However, on 16 May, he was shot down and killed by Fw. Franz Elles in a Messerschmitt Bf 109 of 2./JG 27 near Gambut (Kambut), during the Commonwealth offensive known as Operation Brevity.North Africa, ace with 7 victories. Knightsbridge War Cemetery Acroma Age 25
10	Aindow	Charles Robert	AC2	162980		British	23 Sqd		Blenheim			Died
11	Ainge	Eric Douglas	Sgt	751890		British	23 Sqd		Blenheim
12	Ainsworth	Sidney	Sgt	1002750		British	23 Sqd		Blenheim
13	Aitken	Arthur	Sgt	936218		British	219 Sqd		Blenheim
14	Aitken	Henry Aloysius	Sgt	129498		British	54 Sqd		Spitfire
15	Aitken	Sir John William Maxwell 'Max'; 2nd Baron Beaverbrook	Sqd Ldr	90128		British	601 Sqd (CO)	DSO DFC	Hurricane			Died		30 year-old elder son of Lord Beaverbrook, Minister for Aircraft Production.
16	Akroyd	Harold John	Plt Off	86360	RAF	British	152 Sqd		Spitfire	1	WIA KIA		1940-10-08	1940-08-15 shot down Ju 87. Shot down in Spitfire N3039 1940-10-07 during combat with fighters over Lyme Regis. Died next day from burns received in the crash landing at Nutmead, Shillingstone. Warmwell Holy Trinity Churchyard Age 27
17	Albertini	Anthony Victor	Sgt	119844		British	600 Sqd		Blenheim
18	Aldous	Eric Stanley	Plt Off	82708	RAFVR	British	610 Sqd 41 Sqd 615 Sqd		Spitfire	1		KIA	1941-10-16	Born Sanderstead, Surrey 1st January 1918. Dulwich College 1931 - 193. RAFVR in September 1938. Called up 1st September 1939. 9 FTS Hullavington then 610 Sqd at Biggin Hill 27th July 1940. Off Dover 24th August Spitfire R6641 damaged but returned safely to base. 30th Septembr got a He111. Posted to 41 Squadron, damaged a Me109. In action over Charing, crash-landed at Pluckley Spitfire X4345 and wounded. Posted away on 7th December to 55 OTU to be an instructor. 7th August 1941 joined 615 Squadron at Prestwick. Flying from Manston on 16th October, he was shot down and killed during an attack on storage tanks at Flushing in Hurricane IIB Z3028 as an Acting Flight Lieutenant Joined 610 Sqd on July 1940-07-27. Destroyed a He 111 on the 1940-08-30. He moved to 41 Sqd in September and on 1940-09-28 28th force landed his Spitfire I (X4345) after combat over Charing at 10:40hrs. K.I.A. on the 1941-10-16 in a Hurricane II b (Z3028) of 615 Sqd, aged 23. Hit by AA over Flushing, NL, whilst serving with 615 Sqdn. Flushing Vlissingen Northern Cemetery Holland Age 23
19	Aldridge	Frederick Joseph	Plt Off	42381		British	610 Sqd 41 Sqd		Spitfire					Commended for Valuable Services in the Air 1945. Released from RAF 1947. Born Dublin, Ireland.
20	Aldridge	Keith Russell	Plt Off	91039		British	32 Sqd 501 Sqd		Hurricane		WIA			Injured 1940-08-24 at 16:35hrs. Baled out of Hurricane I (P3141) after combat with a Bf 109 over West Kingsdown. He broke his arm.
21	Aldwinckle	Aylmer James Martinus	Plt Off	83288		British	601 Sqd		Hurricane	1		Survived war	5th April 2005 England	Born 29 March 1911 Mendoza, Argentina. British parents. Educated in South Africa and College of Aeronautical Engineering at Chelsea and Brooklands. Imperial Airways, working on DH86s, Empire flying boats and DH and Bristol aero engines. 25 August 1936 he joined RAF Reserve as an Airman u/t Pilot. December 1937 transferred to the RAFVR. Bristol Flying School at Filton, 15 E&RFTS Redhill from 12th January to 3rd December 1938 and then at 3 E&RFTS Hamble from 8th February 1939. Full-time service 4 September 1939. Posted to 6 EFTS Sywell 8 March 1940. To 9 FTS Hullavington on 13 May. 6 OTU Sutton Bridge on 19 August. Converting to Hurricanes, joined 601 Sqd at Exeter on 11 September. 25 September probably destroyed a Me110. 7 October the probable destruction of a Do215. Posted away from 601 on 2nd November 1940 and four days later joined 605 Sqd at Croydon. On the 15th he attacked a Me109, which dived through low cloud and was not seen again. Later learned that it was from 3/JG26, had landed at Eastchurch with the pilot, Lt. R Schiffbauer, being captured. On another patrol later the same day he probably destroyed a Me109. Posted to 55 OTU at Ouston on 1st June 1941 as an instructor. In October 1941 Calshot in charge of the overhaul of Sunderland flying boats and self-sealing fuel tanks, for use on convoy patrol duties. This move came about because of his pre-war experience with Imperial Airways. September 1942 transferred to the Technical Branch (Engineering) and remained in it until his release from the RAF in 1946 as a Wing Commander. Features in documentary 'Spirits in the Wind' Book with signature
22	Alexander	Edward Ariss	Sgt	88648	RAFVR	British	236 Sqd		Blenheim			MIA	1941-02-25	Runnymede Age 22
23	Alexander	John William Edward	Plt Off	421878		British	151 Sqd		Hurricane		WIA			Joined 151 Sqd 1940-07-01. On 1940-08-28 at 17:30hrs shot down in flames during combat over the Thames Estuary, and he baled out of his Hurricane I (L2005), badly burned.
24	Allan	JHL	FO			New Zealander	151 Sqd		Hurricane
25	Allard	Geoffrey 'Sammy'	Plt Off	44551	RAF	British	85 Sqd	DFC DFM & Bar	Hurricane	19 (8 in France)		KIFA	1941-03-13 Age 28	Born in York in 1912 joined RAF as an aircraft apprentice in 1929. accepted for pilot training 1936 and graduated as a Sergeant Pilot. 'Sammy' Allard fought in France and he shot down at least ten enemy aircraft. Allard was awarded the DFM and promoted to Flight Sergeant. He fought in the Battle of Britain shot down a total of 23 enemy aircraft and was commissioned in August 1940. On one occasion he put his Hurricane down at Lympne with engine trouble. While his aircraft was being serviced the field was attacked and his Hurricane was destroyed, he escaped unhurt. On 1941-03-13 Flt Lt Allard, now one of Fighter Command's leading aces took off in a Havoc and and all seemed normal until suddenly the aircraft appeared to lose speed, banked to the left, went into a spin and crashed. Allard, W.H.Hodgson a New Zealander 85 Sqd and another passenger were killed. It is believed that a nose panel was not secured properly and came off, jamming the rudder and causing the aircraft to become uncontrollable. Buried in Saffron Waldon Borough Cemetery. March 2011 a memorial service was held at Saffron Waldon, organized by a cousin of Sammy Allard: Relatives of Fl Lt Geoffrey “Sammy” Allard, who was born in York, are invited to a weekend of events to remember the pilot. Mr Allard was hailed a hero after being credited with shooting down 23 enemy planes during the famous Second World War air battle. But after surviving his perilous missions and being presented with the Distinguished Flying Cross by King George VI, the 28-year-old pilot was killed in a crash during a routine flight in 1941. He died alongside two other servicemen; William Henry Hodgson and Francis Walker Smith. On the second weekend of March 2011, relatives of all three men have been invited to Saffron Walden, where they were buried, for a reception. There will be a fly-past of Hurricane fighters, the laying of a wreath at the men’s graves and the naming of Allard Way, a new street in the town. The event has been arranged by Chris Allard, Mr Allard’s cousin once removed. He said: “Sammy is in the top ten of Battle of Britain fighter pilots but he is one of the forgotten few. They did their bit for their country. “It is a forgotten story and it is quite a poignant one. “The squadron was shattered by the crash. To lose them in one day and for it to be forgotten is quite sad.” Mr Allard was born in York in September, 1912, the son of Sydney Harold Allard and Elizabeth Allard (née Higgins) and was married to Kathleen Minnie Ross, in York, in 1937. Wikipedia Bio	Portrait by Cuthbert Orde
26	Allcock	Peter Owen Denys	Plt Off	42179	RAF	British	229 Sqd		Blenheim		WIA	KIA	1941-12-17	Wounded on the 1940-09-23. Baled out of his Hurricane I (P2979) over Hoo in Kent at 10:50hrs after being shot down. Died 17 December 1941 Egypt. Alamein Memorial Cemetery Age 22
27	Allen	Hubert Raymond 'Dizzy'	Plt Off	42582		British	66 Sqd	DFC	Spitfire	5		Died		66 Sqd in Spitfires during the Battle of Britain. Later promoted to Squadron Leader and put in command of the Squadron. Later still promoted to Wing Commander. Involved in a mid-air collision 1940-11-28 with P.H.Willcocks in Spitfire II (P7491). Willcocks was killed and Allen was unhurt. His score was 5 destroyed, 3 shared, 2 probables, and 3 damaged.
28	Allen	James Henry Leslie	Fg Off	39957	RAF	New Zealander	151 Sqd		Hurricane I P3275	1 shared enemy aircraft destroyed and 1 other probably destroyed.	MIA		1940-07-12	Archive Report Born in Remuera, Auckland, New Zealand. After training for the sea in the UK and working for the Blue Funnel Line, he gained a short service commission in the RAF and began his flying training in 1937. In February 1939 he was posted to 151 Squadron. On 16 May 1940 Allen was one of a number of pilots of 151 sent to France to reinforce 87 Sqd. Three days later he was wounded during an action in which a Hs 196 was destroyed and he was sent back to England. Rejoined 151 on 5 June 1940. On the 30th he probably destroyed a Bf 109 over northern France. On 12 July the squadron was ordered off to protect Convoy Booty when an attack by German aircraft was imminent. An engagement developed about 20 miles east of Orford Ness. Allen was caught in a withering cross-fire and his Hurricane was last seen gliding down with a dead engine. He is believed to have drowned. Hurricane P3275 hit by return fire from a Dornier Do 17 while protecting convoy off Orfordness. Ditched in the sea. K.I.A. on convoy patrol with 151 Sqd 1940-07-12 in Hurricane (P3275). Ditched after combat with a Dornier Do 17 of II Gruppe of KG 2 at 09:45hrs off Orfordness. Runnymede Age 25
29	Allen	John Lawrence	Fg Off	70008	RAF	British	54 Sqd	DFC	Spitfire		KIA		1940-07-24	1940-05-23 took part in a daring rescue operation. He and Al Deere escorted their Flight Commander James Leathart to France where he was to land a Miles Master trainer and pick up the C/O of 74 Sqd who had made a forced landing on the airfield at Calais-Marck. The pick-up was made, with Allen watching from 8,000 feet and Deere circling at low level. An approaching formation of Bf 109s was spotted by Allen as the Master taxied out for take-off. As a strafing Bf 109 pulled out of its dive, presenting a perfect target, Deere fired a short burst and the aircraft stalled and then crashed into the sea. Deere, climbing to help Allen, crossed the path of two Bf 109s, one of which turned towards him. Deere also turned, firing at the second one, which rolled over and dived away. Pursuing the first one, he caught up at treetop height and pursued him, firing off his remaining ammunition before the German headed for home. Diving towards the coast Deere called up Allen and was relieved to hear him answer. In the meantime the Master had taken off and headed for Hornchurch. In the action three Bf 109s had been shot down and three others severely damaged with no losses. Allen was killed 1940-07-24 near Margate. His Spitfire (P9549) or (R6812) was shot down on convoy patrol by Bf 109s of III Gruppe of JG 26. He stalled and crashed at Cliftonville at 12:30hrs. Spitfire R6812 crashed and burned at Cliftonville following damage to the engine in combat with BF 109s Margate Cemetery
30	Allen	John William	Sgt	135866		British	266 Sqd		Spitfire
31	Allen	Kenneth Mervyn	Flt Sgt	146710		British	43 Sqd 257 Sqd 253 Sqd		Hurricane
32	Allen	Leslie Henry	Sgt	129967		British	141 Sqd		Defiant Wikipedia discussion of Defiant tactics
33	Allgood	Harold Henry	Sgt	565462	RAF	British	85 Sqd 253 Sqd		Hurricane		KIFA		1940-10-10 Age 25	Pilot Hurricane L1928 of 253 Sqn crashed into houses at Albion Place, Maidstone. Born in Cambridge in 1915. Educated at the Central School Cambridge. He left at sixteen, joined RAF at Halton as an apprentice metal rigger in September. Volunteered for pilot training and was accepted on 13th September 1938 but did not begin his training until 1939. No.11 Fighter Training School, Shawbury, Shropshire from 25th September until 6th April 1940. After converting to Hurricanes, posted to 85 Sqd at Lille-Seclin in France on 14 May 1940. Two days later in Hurricane L1898 bound for Merville when he was shot down shortly after take-off, possibly by Oberleutnant Bolz, Staffelkapitän of 5th Staffel of Jagdgwaffe 52. Crash-landed and overturned north-west of Lille. Wounded, or possibly hospitalized. When 85 Sqd was withdrawn to Debden on the 21 May, Allgood was not with them. Reported back on June 22nd and re-joined 85 Sqd at Martlesham Heath in early July. On 11 August 1940 got a Bf 109E but the same day returned to base with his mainplane damaged by a Messerschmitt Bf 110, engaged over a convoy off the east coast. Escaped unhurt from Hurricane P2827 when he crashed making a dusk landing at Church Fenton on 9 September. The Hurricane was damaged but repairable. Posted to 253 Sqd at Kenley on 28th September. At 15.20 hrs on Thursday 10 October 1940 nine Hurricanes of 253 Sqd took off from RAF Kenley. Allgood was tail-end Charlie. At 20,000 feet over the Eastern outskirts of Maidstone when Hurricane L1928, went into a steep dive and crashed into 59 and 61 Albion Place, Maidstone, the aircraft immediately bursting into flames. The pilot, two adults and six children were killed. The cause of the crash was never established but possibly oxygen failure. Witnesses said he appeared to attempt to level out just before hitting the ground, but it was too late. Cambridge St. Mark Cemetery Sadly, for the Allgood family, his brother Edwin was also lost on active service over the North Sea on 29th May 1942 whilst serving on a Liberator, Serial No. AM924, with 120 Sqd. He was one of three, out of a crew of seven, lost on a reconnaissance mission searching for the Tirpitz. The Liberator was attacked by three Messerschmitt Bf 109’s and Edwin, an air gunner, was killed before the aircraft ditched in the sea west of Moskenessøy, the southern most major island in the Lofoten Islands, Norway. An inscription was added to Harold’s gravestone: ‘To the memory of his elder brother who has no known grave, Flight. Sgt. Edwin A. Allgood, killed in action over the North Sea, 28th May 1942.’ Story of the crash at Maidstone	Aftermath of crash 59 & 61 Albion Place Maidstone. (Photos courtesy Kent Battle of Britain Museum)
34	Allison	Jack Whitwell	Sgt	104382	RAFVR	British	611 Sqd 41 Sqd		Spitfire			KIFA	1942-10-15	Commissioned August 1941; KIFA with 32 MU aged 26 Pontypridd Crematorium Wales Age 26
35	Allsop	Harold Gordon Leach	Sqd Ldr	32184		British	66 Sqd		Spitfire
36	Allton	Leslie Charles	Sgt	745436	RAFVR	British	92 Sqd		Spitfire		KIFA		1940-10-19	Pilot Spitfire P3872 crashed at Tuesnoad Farm, Smarden. Nuneaton Cemetery Age 20
37	Ambrose	Charles Francis	Plt Off	42583		British	46 Sqd	DFC	Hurricane					Baled out of Hurricane I (P3066) on 1940-09-04 at 13:15hrs. In combat with Bf 109s over Rochford.
38	Ambrose	Richard	Plt Off	73040	RAFVR	British	25 Sqd 151 Sqd		Blenheim		KIFA		1940-09-04	Pilot Hurricane V7405 crashed into a crane on take off from Stapleford on a ferry flight. Epping Cemetery Age 21
39	Ambruš	Ján K	Plt Off			Czech	312 Sqd Czech	OBE	Hurricane	1		Died	1994-01-21	Died Chicago
40	Anderson	Donald John	Plt Off	79739	RAFVR	British	29 Sqd 89 Sqd		Blenheim			Survived war	2000 in Epping	Born London 19th April 1919. West Leigh School and Westcliff High School for Boys. Joined RAFVR 5th April 1939 as an Airman u/t Pilot. Flying training at 34 E&RFTS Rochford. Called up 1st September 1939. 4 ITW Bexhill at the end of October.11 FTS Shawbury on 19th November 1939. No. 2 School of Army Co-operation at Andover on 15th June 1940. Week later 5 OTU Aston Down for conversion to Blenheims. 29 Sqd at Digby on 6th July. With the squadron until 20th July 1941. Then to 89 Sqd at Colerne with Beaufighters. Middle East in late November 1941operating from Abu Sueir in the night defence of the Delta. March 1942 medically regraded A2B and posted to No. 1 Section Aircraft Delivery Unit, Wadi Natrun. Lost his flying category and was posted to a ground radar unit. Served at units in the Middle East. 2nd April 1944 Commandant at Makadini, a Catalina base on the coast of East Africa. In early September 1944 he returned to radar units, in October 1944 Fighter Direction Officer on HMS Ulster Queen, scanning the Greek Islands.
41	Anderson	John Anthony	Sgt	187307	RAF	British	253 Sqd		Hurricane			Survived war	28th May 1978 aged 61 years	Born on 22nd November 1916 in Brockley, SE London. Enlisted in the RAF as a Boy Entrant. In 1939 he was accepted for training as an Airman/Pilot and gained his wings in the spring of 1940, arriving at 253 Sqd as a Sergeant in early 1940. On 26th April 1940 an engine fire in Hurricane L1668 forced him to bale out near the Harefield Estate at Rickmansworth. Head and facial injuries. Rejoined 253 once he had recovered. The squadron had some elderly Fairey Battles for routine work. 3rd August 1940 Anderson was taking L5110, from Northolt to Turnhouse when the engine failed and then caught fire as they flew over Tanfield, County Durham at about 19.00. His passenger in the rear gunner’s position, LAC ND Ricks, did not respond to Anderson's order to bale out and Anderson climbed onto the wing and edged along the fuselage to persuade him to jump. He suffered burns before being swept off by the slipstream. LAC Ricks pulled his ripcord while still in the aircraft and amazingly was yanked out of the cockpit by the parachute, breaking a leg in the process. Anderson did not speak of this till much later (according to his CO, Tom Gleave) otherwise his brave action may have been recognised.The aircraft crashed just to the NW of Causey. The two men landed on Gibside Estate and were taken to Rowlands Gill, later being treated in Newcastle Infirmary. Back in action with 253 at Kenley, in early September. On the evening of the 14th he was shot down in combat with Me109’s and crashed at Stone, near Faversham in Hurricane P3804. He was severely injured, with burns to his arms, legs and face. His own account, when applying to become a member of the Caterpillar Club, relates that the dogfight took place at about 18,000 feet but due to his burned hands he was only able to pull the parachute ripcord in the last seconds before hitting the ground. Less than a year later, now a Flying Officer, he returned to non-operational flying, testing newly serviced Spitfires amongst other duties. Ferrying some VIPs back from Germany to the UK, one engine of his Avro Anson failed over the English Channel. He had to order his passengers to jettison their luggage in order for the aircraft to return on the remaining engine. Wounded 1940-09-14. In combat with a Bf 109 near Faversham and baled out of his Hurricane I (P3804) at 18:10hrs.
42	Anderson	John Denis	Sgt	1052185	RAFVR	British	604 Sqd		Blenheim			Survived war	25th April 2007.	There is some confusion between John Denis Anderson and John S Anderson. John Denis is quoted in the Wikipedia list of RAF Personnel Flying in Battle of Britain as belonging to 152 Sqd. However, Battle of Britain records show John Denis to have been with 604 Sqd. There is a John Anderson with 152 Sqd, this would be John Stuart who is known to have been flying Spitfires with 152 Sqd during the period of the Battle but no records have been found linking him to a qualifying operational flight during the required period June - October 1940. John Denis Anderson was born 22nd April 1922. Joined the RAFVR at No. 3 RAF Depot Padgate on 6th June 1940. After learning airborne radar in late July, posted to 604 Sqd at Gravesend. He had never having flown at this point.. Flew operationally with 604 (County of Middlesex) Squadron AuxAF, firstly in Blenheims and then Beaufighters until December 1940, when he was posted back to Yatesbury for another radar course. January 1941 posted to a radar station at Saligo, Islay, Scotland. Anderson applied for pilot training in September 1942. In September 1943 Anderson began his pilot training but he had still not qualified at end of war. Posted to RAF Atherstone for a Ground Controlled Approach course. To 10 GCA RAF Hemswell in November 1945 as a Flight Sergeant. Commissioned from Warrant Officer in June 1955, Anderson retired from the RAF on 31st January 1973 as a Squadron Leader.
43	Anderson	Michael Frederic	Sqd Ldr	90209		British	604 Sqd(CO)	DFC	Blenheim
44	Andreae	Christopher John Drake	Fg Off	70018	RAFVR	British	64 Sqd		Spitfire		MIA		1940-08-15	Shot down and killed in Spitfire I (R6990) on 1940-08-15 by a Bf 109 at 15:20hrs. Spitfire R6990 failed to return from a combat mission against BF 109s over the channel, Andrae missing. Runnymede Age 23
45	Andrew	Stanley	Sgt	740169	RAFVR	British	46 Sqd		Hurricane		KIA		1940-09-11	Pilot Hurricane P3325 crashed and burnt out during a patrol, cause not known. North Ferriby Churchyard Age 21
46	Andrews	Maurice Raymond	Sgt	NZ/40615	RNZAF	New Zealander	264 Sqd		Defiant Wikipedia discussion of Defiant tactics		Survived	Passed away 24th March 1971		Enlisted 11th March 1940 at the age go 29. Air Observer's School (Ohakea) Trainee Air Gunner 5 OTU (Operational Training Unit) June 1940 (Ashton Down) 13 ITW (Initial Training Wing- Pilot training) August 22 1942 26 EFTS (Elementary Flying Training School) Canada - various training schools March 1943 - Qualified as twin-engine pilot in January 1944. In March 1944, repatriated to NZ. He was posted as a staff pilot to the School of Navigation and Reconnaissance at new Plymouth where he was eventually appointed Flight Commander. He was transferred to Reserve on December 24 1945 and returned to his garage business. Pilot Officer 3 June 1942 - Flight Officer 3 December 1942 - Flight Lieutenant 3 June 1944. (Info courtesy AM New Zealand.
47	Andrews	Sydney Ernest	Plt Off	44567	RAF	British	32 Sqd 257 Sqd	DFM	Hurricane			KIFA	1942-08-09	Egypt Pilot Ismailia War Memorial Cemetery
48	Andruszków	Tadeusz	Sgt	P-5125	PAF	Polish	303 Sqd Polish	Krzyz Walecznych Medal Lotniczy	Hurricane		KIA		1940-09-27	Baled out of Hurricane I (P3939) over Dartford following combat with a Bf 109 on September 1940-09-15. On 1940-09-27 he was KIA when he was shot down in a Hurricane I (P3939 or V7289) by H. Kopperschlager from I Gruppe of JG 53 over the Horsham area at 09:35hrs . and crashed at Holywych Farm, Cowden. Northwood Cemetery Age 19 Archiwum Polish Database
49	Angus	James George Colin	Sgt	55202		British	23 Sqd		Blenheim
50	Angus	Robert Alexander	Sgt	748062	RAFVR	British	611 Sqd 41 Sqd		Spitfire			MIA	1941-02-20	Runnymede Age 21
51	Appleby	Michael John	Plt Off	90962		British	609 Sqd		Spitfire			Survived war		Joined 609 Auxiliary Sqd December 1938. Called up 24th of August. Joined No. 6 Flying Training School and from there to squadron service with 609 in May 1940. Following his active service during the Battle of Britain, he became an elementary flying instructor until his release from the RAF at the end of the war.
52	Appleford	Alexander Nelson Robin Langley	Plt Off	32736	RAF	British	66 Sqd		Spitfire			Survived war	17th April 2012.	Born September 1921 in India. One of the youngest fighter pilots who flew with the Royal Air Force during the Battle of Britain. Educated at King's College, Taunton. Training at 12 E&RFTS Prestwick on 8th August 1939. To 11 FTS Shawbury on 26 September 1939 Joining on 13 May 1940 66 Sqd at Duxford on Spitfires. On 4 September 1940 at 09:50hrs. Spitfire I (N9316) had been attacked by Bf 109s over the Thames Estuary. Spitfire, P9316, crashed near Howe Green Farm, Purleigh, Essex. Seven days sick leave. Sometimes attached to 421 Flight. On 17 October 1940 he carried out a W/T test and on 9th November he flew a patrol with 421. Following the Battle of Britain, Appleford was a flying instructor. Posted from 66 Squadron on 13th December 1940, Appleford went to 8 FTS Montrose for an instructors course, after which he was posted to Southern Rhodesia, to instruct at 22 SFTS Gwelo. In 1943 he returned to combat duties with 274 Sqd flying Hurricanes on coastal defence in North Africa. After a spell with the Aircraft Delivery Unit, he went to South Africa as a flying instructor. From early February 1944 until May 1945 Appleford instructed at various Air Schools in South Africa. Returned to Britain on 1st July 1945 and joined 587 Sqd at Weston Zoyland on 24th August. Released from the RAF in August 1946 as a Flight Lieutenant. Signed envelope
53	Arber	Ivor Kenneth	Sgt	156944		British	603 Sqd	AFC	Spitfire
54	Arbon	Paul Wade	Plt Off	41893		British	85 Sqd	DFC	Hurricane
55	Arbuthnott	John	Sgt	564104	RAF	British	1 Sqd 229 Sqd		Hurricane			KIA	1941-02-04	Pilot. Carluke Wilton Cemetery Age 26
56	Archer	Harold Thorpe	Sgt	747939	RAFVR	British	23 Sqd		Blenheim			KIA	1941-06-30	Becklingen War Cemetery
57	Archer	Samuel	Sgt	803473		British	236 Sqd		Blenheim
58	Aries	Ellis Walter	Plt Off	79555		British	602 Sqd		Spitfire
59	Armitage	Dennis Lockhart 'Tage'	Flt Lt	76573		British	266 Sqd	DFC	Spitfire			Died		Armitage saw little action at the start of the war until August 1940 when his squadron was posted south to Tangmere, Manston and Hornchurch. Armitage recalled the arena of the skies as “vapour trails of a scrap”. With many pilots killed within the space of a few days Armitage was promoted to Acting Squadron Leader. Despite suffering a leg injury during battle Dennis continued to fly and eventually rejoined the Battle as part the Duxford ‘Big Wing’ led by Douglas Bader. He was given his own squadron and received a DFC from the King ‘for gallantry and leadership’. In September 1941 Dennis was forced to bale out over France and was taken prisoner. He was sent to Colditz where he was reunited with Bader. Together they wrote a play based on their PoW experiences, which was staged at the ‘Q’ Theatre in London for a two-week run in 1945 and later broadcast by the BBC. Joined 266 Sqd June 1940. Destroyed a Junkers Ju 88 on 1940-08-12. DFC on 1941-07-18.
60	Armitage	Joseph Fox	Sgt	741932	RAFVR	British	242 Sqd		Hurricane			MIA	1941-06-17	Runnymede
61	Armstrong	William	Plt Off	41812	RAF	British	54 Sqd		Spitfire		WIA		1943-02-18	No victories before or during the Battle of Britain. He was KIA on the 1943-02-18 aged 21. North Africa. Dely Ibrahim War Cemetery Algeria Age 21
62	Arnfield	Stanley John	Sgt	46253		British	610 Sqd	DFC	Spitfire		WIA			Served with 610 Sqd Spitfire Biggin Hill. Destroyed one aircraft before the Battle of Britain and two Bf 109s on 1940-08-18. On 1940-08-24 at 08:50hrs he was shot down by a Bf 109 of JG 51 off Ramsgate. Baled out of Spitfire I (R6686), and broke an ankle on landing, ending his part in the Battle. Awarded DFC 1944-04-30
63	Arnold	FF	Sqd Ldr			British	501 Sqd		Hurricane
64	Arthur	Charles Ian Rose	Plt Off			Canadian	141 Sqd	DFC
65	Arthur	Charles John	Plt Off	42090	RAF	British	248 Sqd		Blenheim		MIA		1940-08-27	Blenheim crashed into the sea during a reconnaissance mission along the south Norwegian coast, Arthur and Sgt E A Ringwood MIA; Sgt R C R Cox KIA. Runnymede Age 22
66	Arthur	IR		41241		Canadian	141 Sqd		Defiant Wikipedia discussion of Defiant tactics
67	Ash	Robert Clifford Vacy	Flt Lt	31023	RAF	British	264 Sqd		Defiant Wikipedia discussion of Defiant tactics		KIA		1940-08-28 Age 31	Air Gunner in Defiant L7021, following combat with BF 109s crashed in flames at Faversham. Sqn Ldr Garvin, the Pilot, bailed out slightly injured, Ash baled out but was killed. St Andrews Western Cemetery Scotland
68	Ashcroft	Albert Edward David	Sgt (later Flt Lt)	112736	RAFVR	British	141 Sqd		Defiant Wikipedia discussion of Defiant tactics			KIA	1944-10-06 Age 24	Brussels Town Cemetery Belgium
69	Ashfield	Glyn	Fg Off (later Sqd Ldr)	36225	RAF	British	FIU	AFC DFC	Defiant Wikipedia discussion of Defiant tactics			KIA	1942-12-12	Pilot. Limpsfield Churchyard Age 30
70	Ashton	Dennis Garth	Plt Off	76574	RAF	British	266 Sqd		Spitfire		KIA		1940-08-12	Spitfire P9333 Shot down in flames following combat with aircraft off Portsmouth. Body later recovered and buried at sea. Runnymede Age 20
71	Ashton	Dennis Kenneth	Sgt	741212	RAFVR	British	32 Sqd		Hurricane			KIA	1940-11-26	Malta Capuccini Naval Cemetery Age 25
72	Ashworth	Jack	Sgt	49946		British	29 Sqd		Blenheim
73	Aslett	Arthur Thomas Rayner	Sgt	170758	RAFVR	British	235 Sqd		Blenheim		WIA	Survived war	September 1998 in Taunton.	Born 26 August 1920. Early 1939 joined the RAFVR at Rochester. Called up on 5 September 1939. Air Service Training Hamble for initial wireless theory and operation, then advanced wireless work and flying experience at Cranwell. 9 Bombing and Gunnery School Penrhos, posted on 10 August 1940 to No. 1 (Coastal) OTU Silloth. Joined 235 Sqd at Bircham Newton on 23 September as a WOp/AG. On Blenheim T1999 LA-S returning from a bombing attack on two enemy merchant vessels off Denmark on 23rd November. During the action the pilot, P/O JT Davidson, had been wounded. Crash-landing at base, a bomb remained on the rack and this exploded on impact, severely wounding Aslett and setting fire to the aircraft. Davidson and his observer, Sgt. Brazier, jumped clear but on realising that Aslett was still in the blazing aircraft they went back, regardless of their own safety, and dragged him out. They were both badly burned and their gallantry was recognised in March 1941, Davidson being awarded the GM and Brazier the BEM. Aslett spent sometime in Ely Hospital, eventually returning to Bircham Newton, where he was put on instruction duties. He later joined 279 (Air Sea Rescue) Sqd. Commissioned in December 1943 and on finishing his tour in early February 1944, posted to No. 1 (Coastal) OTU at Turnberry as an instructor. Went to 111 OTU Nassau, Bahamas for Liberator crewing. He joined 224 Sqd on his return to Britain on 9 January 1945 and remained with the squadron until the end of the year. Released in February 1946 as a Flight Lieutenant.
74	Aslin	Donald James	Sgt	102097		British	257 Sqd 32 Sqd		Hurricane	1				Joined 32 Sqd 1940-08-04. He was posted to 257 Sqd 1940-09-22 and shot down by a Bf 109 on 1940-09-23. He baled out of his Hurricane I (P2960) but was wounded.
75	Assheton	William Radclyffe	Plt Off	41979		British	222 Sqd		Spitfire					On patrol on the 1040-09-20. Baled out of his Spitfire I (K9993) with burns after an attack by a Bf 109 over the Thames Estuary, at 11:35hrs. Aircraft crashed at West Hanningfield, Essex.
76	Atkins	Frederick Peter John	Sgt	903401		British	141 Sqd		Defiant Wikipedia discussion of Defiant tactics		KIA		1940-07-19	Archive Report Defiant L7015 shot down over the Channel following combat with BF 109s JG 51 at 12:45hrs; Plt Off R Kidson MIA, Atkins KIA. Air Gunner Shot down and killed along with his pilot (P/O R.Kidson) Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, Plot 13. Row A. Grave 18. Born on the 1st January 1914 in Oxford. Son of Daniel and Eva Atkins, of Oxford and husband of Joyce Ethel Atkins, of Edmonton, Middlesex. Grave inscription: ' 'R.I.P'.	Courtesy AWMM
77	Atkinson	Allan Arthur	Plt Off	78740		British	23 Sqd		Blenheim		KIFA		1940-10-30	Blenheim L6721 crashed at South Bersted in bad weather during routine patrol. Sgt H T Perry and Plt Off H J woodward Air Cunner were also KIFA.
78	Atkinson	George	Sgt			British	151 Sqd	DFM	Hurricane			KIFA	1945-03-01	Shot down in combat with Do 17s on 1940-08-14 at 07:00hrs. Baled out of Hurricane I (P3310) off Christchurch and rescued from the sea. Awarded the DFM on the 1941-03-07. Whilst serving as a flying instructor. Killed as flying instructor on 1945-03-01 aged 29.
79	Atkinson	Gordon Barry	Plt Off	42091		British	248 Sqd	DFC	Blenheim
80	Atkinson	Harold Derrick	Plt Off	33418	RAF	British	213 Sqd	DFC	Hurricane		KIA		1940-08-25	Shot down 2 Bf 109s and a He 111, 2 unconfirmed and 3 shared kills in France before the Battle of Britain. In August 1940 he destroyed 2 Bf 109s, 3 Bf 110s and a He 111. His total score was 9 confirmed, 3 shared,2 unconfirmed and 2 damaged. Shot down and killed on 1940-08-25 at 18:00hrs in a Hurricane (P3200) near Portland.Pilot of Hurricane P3200 failed to return from combat over Warmwell, thought to have crashed into the sea. Market Weighton Cemetery Age 22
81	Atkinson	Matthew Richard	Flt Lt	39364		British	43 Sqd		Hurricane			KIA	1942-06-26	Runnymede
82	Atkinson	Ronald	Plt Off	79530	RAFVR	British	600 Sqd 266 Sqd 242 Sqd 213 Sqd		Hurricane	1	KIA		1940-10-17	Pilot. Joined 600 Sqd on the 10th of August 1940 for only a few days. With 213 Sqd when on 1940-08-18 he shot down a Bf 109 off Ventnor. He was K.I.A. on 1940-10-17 at 16:30hrs in his Hurricane I (P3174) in combat with a Bf 109 near Ashford, crashed at Egerton near Pluckley. Gillingham Woodlands Cemetery England Age 19
83	Austin	Albert Lawrence	LAC	917258		British	604 Sqd		Blenheim		WIA KIA		1940-08-26	Night patrol Blenheim L6782' crashed 1940-08-25 near Witheridge, Exeter, cause unknown. Died 26 August 1940 also Sgts J G B Fletcher and C Haigh KIA. Austin died the following day from injuries.
84	Austin	Anthony Thomas	Sgt	129122		British	29 Sqd		Blenheim
85	Austin	D	PO			British	151 Sqd		Hurricane
86	Austin	Frederick	Fg Off	39627	RAF	British	46 Sqd		Hurricane			KIA	1941-03-17	Pilot. Clevedon Churchyard
87	Austin	Sydney	Sgt	101002	RAFVR	British	219 Sqd	DFM	Blenheim			MIA	1941-10-31	Runnymede
88	Ayers	David Hart	Sgt	740696	RAFVR	British	74 Sqd		Spitfire		KIA		1940-09-23	Abandoned Spitfire P7362 during a routine patrol near Southwold for a cause unknown. His body later recovered from sea. Left 600 Sqd in August 1940 to No 74 Sqd. Baled out of Spitfire II (P7362) into the sea on 1940-09-23 while on a routine patrol and was killed. His body was washed up ashore 1940-10-04. Ipswich New Cemetery Age 26
89	Ayling	Charles Albert Henry	Sgt	561445	RAF	British	43 Sqd 266 Sqd 421 Flight		Hurricane/Spitfire			KIA	1940-10-11	Pilot, when his Spitfire P7303 crashed near Newchurch following combat over Hawkinge. [2nd version]Shot down over France on 1940-06-07 on patrol over River Somme. Crash landed Hurricane I (L1737). He then flew an abandoned Hurricane with a leaky fuel tank back to Tangmere on June 10. K.I.A. with No 421 flight, shot down in Spitfire Mk II (P7303) on the 1940-10-11, at 16:00hrs over Newchurch, Kent, Pembroke Monkton St Nicholas Cemetery Wales Age 28.
90	Babbage	Cyril Fredrick 'Frank'	Sgt	89298		British	602 Sqd	DFM	Spitfire			Died		Bailed out to the South of Selsey Bill on 1940-08-26 at 16:45hrs. His Spitfire had been shot up by a Bf 109 of JG 53. He was unhurt.Commissioned Nov 1940. Retired as a Wing Commander June 1964. Born Ludlow, Shropshire 25 June 1917.
91	Bacon	Charles Harvey	Fg Off	74324	RAFVR	British	610 Sqd		Spitfire		KIFA		1940-09-30	Spitfire crashed on Alnmouth Beach, flying accident. Windermere St Marys Cemetery England Age 21
92	Baddeley	Douglas Hiram	Sgt	814205	RAF AAF	British	25 Sqd		Blenheim			KIA	1942-06-26	Air Gunner. Kiel War Cemetery Age 25
93	Bader	Douglas Robert Steuart	Sqd Ldr	26151		British	242 Sqd (CO)	CBE DSO DFC	Hurricane	22.5		PoW	1982-10-05	After losing both legs in pre-war flying accident, accepted back for flying duties in Spitfire I in 19 Sqd at Duxford. June 1940, commanded 242 Sqd, only Canadian unit at the time. 242 badly mauled in France, morale low. Bader quickly transformed 242 into a tough unit by his courage, leadership and uncompromising attitude toward his pilots, ground crews and the RAF high command, with whom he soon had a major brush. Bader discovered unit did not have the spare parts or tools to keep its 18 Hurricane fighters operational. Bader signaled 12th Group Headquarters: '242 Squadron operational as regards pilots but non-operational as regards equipment.' And he refused to announce his squadron as operational until its lack of tools and spares was rectified. It took a direct meeting with Fighter Command's commander Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding, to correct the mess. Within 24 hours, 242 Squadron had all the tools and spares it needed, and Bader signaled 12th Group: '242 Squadron now fully operational.' Early in 1941 commanded the first Tangmere Wing and his tactics then were carried on by Fighter Command for some years. 1941-08-11 baled out leaving his 'tin' right leg in the Spitfire, and became a prisoner of war for 3½ years, ending it in Colditz Castle after two attempted escapes. Retired from RAF July 1946 and rejoined Shell Oil, later being knighted. In just 15 months operations his official score was 22½ enemy aircraft destroyed (his personal tally was 30!) Signed envelope
94	Badger	Ivor James	Sgt (later Sqd Ldr)	45975		British	151 Sqd 87 Sqd 94 Sqd 73 Sqd	DFC	Hurricane	3		Died	1995-01-30	Born 12 September 1912. Studied at Shaftesbury Grammar School. Joined the RAF as an Aircraft Apprentice in September 1929 and passed out in August 1932 as a Fitter, Aero Engines. Volunteered for pilot training and by 1938 he was serving as a Sergeant-Pilot with 151 Sqd and also a member of the squadron's aerobatic team. Arrived at 11 Group Pool, St. Athan for refresher course on 5 January 1940. Posted to 87 Sqd in France on the 13 January 1940. On 11 August 1940 shot down Bf109 and damaged another. Damaged a Ju88 and a Bf109 on 25 August. 19 May 1941 Badger shot down an Arado Ar196 floatplane off the Scilly Isles. Commissioned in May 1941, posted overseas and joined 94 Sqd in Western Desert in December 1941. March 1942 he went to 73 Sqd and on the 20 March he took part in attack on Derna airfield. Several enemy aircraft destroyed. 11 July 1942 he destroyed a Bf109. DFC 18 September 1942). Returned to Britain and in July 1944 he transferred to the Technical Branch (Engineering). He remained in the RAF after the war and retired on 12 August 1961 as a Flight Lieutenant, retaining the rank of Squadron Leader.
95	Badger	John Vincent Clarence	Sqd Ldr	33046		British	43 Sqd (CO to 1940/08/30)	DFC	Hurricane		WIA		1941-06-30	Joined 43 Sqd 1940-06-20. In command on the 1940-07-09 when the CO was wounded. 6 kills between the 14th and 30th of August 1940. Shot down in his Hurricane I (V6548), and seriously wounded on 1940-08-30 by a Bf 109 South of Woodchurch, Kent at 17:35hrs. DFC 1940-09-06. Died of his wounds on 1941-06-30, aged 29.Pilot of Hurricane V6548 shot down in combat with Bf109s. Badger was seriously wounded. Died 30 June 1941. Awarded the RAF College Sword of Honour in 1933
96	Bailey	C G	Plt Off	102088		British	152 Sqd		Spitfire
97	Bailey	Graham George	Plt Off	83987	RAF	British	56 Sqd		Hurricane			KIA	1941-11-09	Malta Memorial Age 25
98	Bailey	George John	Sgt	83987		British	234 Sqd 603 Sqd		Spitfire
99	Bailey	Henry Noel Dawson	Plt Off	84957		British	54 Sqd		Spitfire
100	Bailey	John Cyril Lindsay Dyson	Plt Off	74660	RAFVR	British	46 Sqd		Hurricane		KIA		1940-09-02	Shot down and killed 1940-09-02 over the Thames Estuary by a Bf 109 at 17:30hrs. His Hurricane I (P3067) crashed near to Biggin Hill.Pilot, Hurricane P3067 shot down in combat over the Thames Estuary. Maidstone Cemetery Age 20