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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 |
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1 | Scott-Malden | Francis David Stephen | Fg Off (later AVM) | 74690 | RAFVR | British | 611Sqn![]() 603Sqn ![]() | DSO![]() DFC ![]() ![]() | Spitfire | Died on 1st March 2000. | Born in 1919 Sussex England. Kings College, Cambridge where he studied Greek literature and the classics. University Air Squadron. Fighter training. June 1940, he joined 611 Sqd at RAF Digby, on Spitfires. To 603 City of Edinburgh Sqd as a flight leader. Ace and highly capable fighter pilot, best known for his superb leadership abilities. Commanding 54 Sqd for two months in late 1941, he was given the task of preparing two new all-Norwegian squadrons (331 and 332) for inclusion in a new Norwegian wing for which he was selected as Wing Commander. Norwegian War Cross. At 23, commanded RAF station Hornchurch—leading 1,000 airmen and 600 WAAFs. The citation accompanying his DSO concluded that 'The splendid success achieved on this and other occasions is largely attributable to the magnificent leadership displayed by Wing Commander Scott-Malden. He is a brilliant pilot and a fine tactician, whose thorough knowledge and personal example have proved worthy of the highest praise.' Retired in 1978. Allied Losses Database | ![]() Portrait by Eric Kennington |
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