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NOTE: KIA = Killed In Action. WIA = Wounded In Action. KIFA = Killed in Flying Accident. = Jewish as per jewishvirtuallibrary.org
Fate In Battle is date of incident between July 10 1940 and October 31 1940. Fate After Battle is date of death after the Battle



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


Owing to a restriction placed by our hosting service, searches cannot be made on less than 4 characters. Searching on 3 or less will produce no results even though the name IS in our database. If you seek info on a name with less than 4 characters, EMAIL with name and database to search and we will perform the search manually for you.
We are working on techniques to mitigate this restriction.
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TO SEARCH ON SQUADRONS OR UNIT ADD 'Sqn' AND USE THE FORMAT 1Sqn eg 72Sqn, 602Sqn

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You searched for: “farnes

#NameFirst NamesRankService No.Air ForceCountry of Origin*SquadronsAwardsAircraftVictoriesFate in BattleFate After BattleDateOfDeath**************Notes**************Photo
1 FarnesEricPlt Off77374British141Sqn

Defiant

Wikipedia discussion of Defiant tactics
DiedGunner in Defiant (L7001) 1940-07-19 on convoy patrol. Baled out over the Channel after combat with a Bf 109 of JG 51 at 12:45hrs and was rescued. The pilot (M.J.Louden) crash landed at Hawkinge and was wounded. Defiant a write off.
2 FarnesPaul Caswell PoweSgt (later W/C)88437British501Sqn
DFM

MiD

Air Efficiency Award

Hurricane82020-01-28 Age 101Born in Bocombe Hampshire, on 16 July 1918. Joined RAFVR in 1938. He converted to Hurricanes and on 14 September he joined 501 Sqd, moving with the squadron to France on 10 May 1940. His score during the Battle of France was one enemy aircraft destroyed, one possibly destroyed and two shared. In the Battle of Britain Sergeant Farnes achieved a score of six destroyed, one probably destroyed and six damaged. DFM on 22 October. Commissioned as an instructor and fought in Malta with 229 Sqd. Served in north Africa and Iraq. Commanded two squadrons in the UK. Remained in the RAF until 1958, retiring as a Squadron Leader, retaining the rank of Wing Commander.Official Ace,  Born 1918

Obituary



Farnes (seated left) with 501 Sqd group 1940


3 LoudonMalcolm JohnFlt Lt37293British141Sqn

DFC
Defiant

Wikipedia discussion of Defiant tactics
Pilot in a Defiant on convoy patrol 19 July 1940. Crash landed at Hawkinge and was wounded after combat with a Bf 109 of JG 51 at 12:45hrs. The gunner (E.Farnes) baled out over the Channel and was rescued. Defiant (L7001) was a write off.

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