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54(F) Squadron Farewell by Michael Rondot
A famous fighter squadron with a glorious history, No.54(F) Squadron began its distinguished career in the fierce fighting on the Western Front during World War I. In 1940, flying Spitfires, it was the highest scoring RAF fighter squadron in the Battle of Britain and went on to become one of the few squadrons to fly Spitfires operationally during the whole of World War II. Always a front line squadron, No.54(F) Squadron flew Tempests, Vampires, Meterors and Hunters before graduating from F4 Phantoms to Jaguars in 1974. Commanded by Wg Cdr Terry Carkton, it became the first RAF Jaguar Squadron at Coltishall, so continuing its tradition of flying only fighter/ground attack aircraft during its distinguished history. |
| | Item Code : MR0061 | 54(F) Squadron Farewell by Michael Rondot - Editions Available | |
| | DESCRIPTION | SIZE | SIGNATURES | OFFERS | PRICE | PURCHASING | PACKS | | Signed limited edition of 250 prints, with 3 signatures. | Image size 27 inches x 20 inches (69cm x 51cm) |
Connell, NeilNO
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| | Wing Commander Neil Connell OBE |
| Officer Commanding 54(F) Sqn 2003-2005 |
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Austin, RogerNO
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| | Air Vice-Marshal Sir Roger Austin KCB AFC |
| Officer Commanding 54(F) Sqn Hawker Hunter 1968-1969 |
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Carlton, TerryNO
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| | Air Commodore Terry Carlton |
| Officer Commanding 54(F) Sqn Jaguar 1974-1976 |
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+ Artist : Michael Rondot | | £75.00 | | | Limited edition of 40 artist proofs.
Great value : Value of signatures exceeds price of item! | Image size 27 inches x 20 inches (69cm x 51cm) |
Foster, Bob | | Wing Commander Bob Foster DFC (deceased) |
| Wing Commander Bob Foster, who has died aged 94, flew Hurricane fighters during the Battle of Britain, when he was credited with destroying and damaging a number of enemy aircraft; later in the war he destroyed at least five Japanese aircraft while flying from airfields in northern Australia. For much of the Battle of Britain, Foster was serving with No 605 Squadron in Scotland; but in September, 605 moved to Croydon to join the main action over the south-east of England. It was soon heavily en |
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Smyth, Ron | | Flight Lieutenant Ron Smyth DFC AE (deceased) |
| Flight Lieutenant Ronald H Smyth joined the RAFVR in May 1939 as an Airman u/t Pilot. Called up at the outbreak of war he was stationed at several different locations. With his course completed, Smyth had several short term postings, where eventually at 5 OTU, Aston Down, he converted to Hurricanes. Flight Lieutenant Smyth continued flying Hurricanes with 111 Squadron, 249 Squadron, and later with 615 Squadron. In May 1941 Smyth attended an instructors course and was commissioned in August. |
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Wright, Ricky | | Air Commodore Eric Ricky Wright CBE DFC DFM (deceased) |
| 605 Sqn Battle of Britain, Officer Commanding 54(F) Sqn Vampire 1948-1949. Eric William Wright was born on September 21st 1919 at Cherry Hinton, Cambridge, and went to the Cambridge County School and the Technical College. Wright joined the RAF Volunteer Reserve in June 1939 and was called up when he had completed his training as a pilot. As a sergeant pilot Wright flew Hurricanes over south-east England during the Battle of Britain; Wright joined No 605 (County of Warwick) Squadron in July 1 |
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Connell, NeilNO
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| | Wing Commander Neil Connell OBE |
| Officer Commanding 54(F) Sqn 2003-2005 |
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Austin, RogerNO
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| | Air Vice-Marshal Sir Roger Austin KCB AFC |
| Officer Commanding 54(F) Sqn Hawker Hunter 1968-1969 |
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Carlton, TerryNO
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| | Air Commodore Terry Carlton |
| Officer Commanding 54(F) Sqn Jaguar 1974-1976 |
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+ Artist : Michael Rondot | | £120.00 | | | | Limited edition of 25 remarques. | Image size 27 inches x 20 inches (69cm x 51cm) |
Foster, Bob | | Wing Commander Bob Foster DFC (deceased) |
| Wing Commander Bob Foster, who has died aged 94, flew Hurricane fighters during the Battle of Britain, when he was credited with destroying and damaging a number of enemy aircraft; later in the war he destroyed at least five Japanese aircraft while flying from airfields in northern Australia. For much of the Battle of Britain, Foster was serving with No 605 Squadron in Scotland; but in September, 605 moved to Croydon to join the main action over the south-east of England. It was soon heavily en |
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Smyth, Ron | | Flight Lieutenant Ron Smyth DFC AE (deceased) |
| Flight Lieutenant Ronald H Smyth joined the RAFVR in May 1939 as an Airman u/t Pilot. Called up at the outbreak of war he was stationed at several different locations. With his course completed, Smyth had several short term postings, where eventually at 5 OTU, Aston Down, he converted to Hurricanes. Flight Lieutenant Smyth continued flying Hurricanes with 111 Squadron, 249 Squadron, and later with 615 Squadron. In May 1941 Smyth attended an instructors course and was commissioned in August. |
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Wright, Ricky | | Air Commodore Eric Ricky Wright CBE DFC DFM (deceased) |
| 605 Sqn Battle of Britain, Officer Commanding 54(F) Sqn Vampire 1948-1949. Eric William Wright was born on September 21st 1919 at Cherry Hinton, Cambridge, and went to the Cambridge County School and the Technical College. Wright joined the RAF Volunteer Reserve in June 1939 and was called up when he had completed his training as a pilot. As a sergeant pilot Wright flew Hurricanes over south-east England during the Battle of Britain; Wright joined No 605 (County of Warwick) Squadron in July 1 |
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Connell, NeilNO
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| | Wing Commander Neil Connell OBE |
| Officer Commanding 54(F) Sqn 2003-2005 |
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Austin, RogerNO
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| | Air Vice-Marshal Sir Roger Austin KCB AFC |
| Officer Commanding 54(F) Sqn Hawker Hunter 1968-1969 |
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Carlton, TerryNO
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| | Air Commodore Terry Carlton |
| Officer Commanding 54(F) Sqn Jaguar 1974-1976 |
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+ Artist : Michael Rondot | | SOLD
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Foster, Bob | | Wing Commander Bob Foster DFC (deceased) |
| Wing Commander Bob Foster, who has died aged 94, flew Hurricane fighters during the Battle of Britain, when he was credited with destroying and damaging a number of enemy aircraft; later in the war he destroyed at least five Japanese aircraft while flying from airfields in northern Australia. For much of the Battle of Britain, Foster was serving with No 605 Squadron in Scotland; but in September, 605 moved to Croydon to join the main action over the south-east of England. It was soon heavily en |
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Smyth, Ron | | Flight Lieutenant Ron Smyth DFC AE (deceased) |
| Flight Lieutenant Ronald H Smyth joined the RAFVR in May 1939 as an Airman u/t Pilot. Called up at the outbreak of war he was stationed at several different locations. With his course completed, Smyth had several short term postings, where eventually at 5 OTU, Aston Down, he converted to Hurricanes. Flight Lieutenant Smyth continued flying Hurricanes with 111 Squadron, 249 Squadron, and later with 615 Squadron. In May 1941 Smyth attended an instructors course and was commissioned in August. |
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Wright, Ricky | | Air Commodore Eric Ricky Wright CBE DFC DFM (deceased) |
| 605 Sqn Battle of Britain, Officer Commanding 54(F) Sqn Vampire 1948-1949. Eric William Wright was born on September 21st 1919 at Cherry Hinton, Cambridge, and went to the Cambridge County School and the Technical College. Wright joined the RAF Volunteer Reserve in June 1939 and was called up when he had completed his training as a pilot. As a sergeant pilot Wright flew Hurricanes over south-east England during the Battle of Britain; Wright joined No 605 (County of Warwick) Squadron in July 1 |
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Connell, NeilNO
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| | Wing Commander Neil Connell OBE |
| Officer Commanding 54(F) Sqn 2003-2005 |
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Austin, RogerNO
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| | Air Vice-Marshal Sir Roger Austin KCB AFC |
| Officer Commanding 54(F) Sqn Hawker Hunter 1968-1969 |
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Carlton, TerryNO
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| | Air Commodore Terry Carlton |
| Officer Commanding 54(F) Sqn Jaguar 1974-1976 |
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London Guard by Adrian Rigby.
Like many others, the Hurricanes of No.56 Squadron were frequently scrambled to attack German formations heading for London. Flight Lieutenant E J Gracie flew with No.56 Sqn from their base at North Weald in his Hurricane MkI. Like many squadrons, his was frequently scambled to attack enemy formations heading for London. This painting depicts one such action over the eastern half of the city, the Thames being used as a landmark by the Luftwaffe. Gracies aircraft displays a good deal of wear and tear as there was little time for cosmetic work to be done in the workshops. Gracie was hit in action and forced to crash land his badly damaged aircraft. He escaped apparently uninjured, but was diagnosed with a broken neck some two days later! |
| | Item Code : LE0626 | London Guard by Adrian Rigby. - Editions Available | |
| | DESCRIPTION | SIZE | SIGNATURES | OFFERS | PRICE | PURCHASING | PACKS | | Signed limited edition of 295 prints. | Image size 10 inches x 20 inches (25cm x 51cm) |
Smyth, Ron | | Flight Lieutenant Ron Smyth DFC AE (deceased) |
| Flight Lieutenant Ronald H Smyth joined the RAFVR in May 1939 as an Airman u/t Pilot. Called up at the outbreak of war he was stationed at several different locations. With his course completed, Smyth had several short term postings, where eventually at 5 OTU, Aston Down, he converted to Hurricanes. Flight Lieutenant Smyth continued flying Hurricanes with 111 Squadron, 249 Squadron, and later with 615 Squadron. In May 1941 Smyth attended an instructors course and was commissioned in August. |
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+ Artist : Adrian Rigby |  | £135.00 | | |
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High in the Sunlit Silence by Michael Rondot.
A solo Spitfire flies high over the aerial battlefield of the Battle of Britain. |
| | Item Code : MR0024 | High in the Sunlit Silence by Michael Rondot. - Editions Available | |
| | DESCRIPTION | SIZE | SIGNATURES | OFFERS | PRICE | PURCHASING | PACKS | | Signed limited edition of 850 prints. | Paper size 25 inches x 20 inches (64cm x 51cm) |
Johnson, Johnnie | | Air Vice Marshal Johnnie Johnson CB, CBE, DSO**, DFC* (deceased) |
| James Edgar Johnson was born in Barrow on Soar near Loughborough on 9th March 1915. He lived in Melton, the first house on the left of Welby Lane as you leave Nottingham Road, with his parents - his father being a local Police Inspector. Johnnie qualified as a Civil Engineer at Nottingham University in 1937. He joined the RAFVR and did his flying training at 21 E&RFTS, Stapleford before enlisting for full-time service in the RAF at the beginning of WWII. He first went to ITW at Jesus College |
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+ Artist : Michael Rondot | | £75.00 | | | | Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. | Paper size 25 inches x 20 inches (64cm x 51cm) |
Unwin, George | | Wing Commander George Grumpy Unwin, DSO, DFM* (deceased) |
| George Unwin joined the RAF in 1929, and in 1936 was posted to Duxford with 19 Squadron as a Sergeant Pilot. He was one of the first pilots in the RAF to fly the Spitfire. With the outbreak of war 19 Squadron moved to Hornchurch and George, now one of the Squadrons most experienced pilots, took part in the great air battles over France and Dunkirk, scoring 3 and a half victories. He flew with 19 Squadron continuously during the whole of the Battle of Britain. He was commissioned in 1941. Af |
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Johnson, Johnnie | | Air Vice Marshal Johnnie Johnson CB, CBE, DSO**, DFC* (deceased) |
| James Edgar Johnson was born in Barrow on Soar near Loughborough on 9th March 1915. He lived in Melton, the first house on the left of Welby Lane as you leave Nottingham Road, with his parents - his father being a local Police Inspector. Johnnie qualified as a Civil Engineer at Nottingham University in 1937. He joined the RAFVR and did his flying training at 21 E&RFTS, Stapleford before enlisting for full-time service in the RAF at the beginning of WWII. He first went to ITW at Jesus College |
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Sheen, Desmond | | Group Captain Desmond Sheen DFC* (deceased) |
| Desmond Frederick Burt Sheen was born in Sydney, Australia, on October 2 1917. After school, he received a cadetship in the Royal Australian Air Force and in 1937 sailed for Britain, where he was granted a short service commission in the RAF and was posted to No 72 Squadron. During the Battle of Britain, Desmond got his first victories and was shot down twice during the Battle of Britain, in the course of which he accounted for three enemy aircraft destroyed, one shared, two probably destroyed |
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Broadhurst, Harry | | Air Chief Marshal Sir Harry Broadhurst GCB, KBE, DSO, DFC (deceased) |
| Harry Broadhurst had already made his mark in the RAF by the time war broke out, having been mentioned in dispatches whilst operating over the North West Frontier in India. The outbreak of WWII brought a rapid promotion to Wing Commander, which did not prevent him from flying on operations at every opportunity, playing a very active role in the Battle of Britain. In December 1940 he became commanding officer of Hornchurch, and flew often on the early sweeps in summer 1941. He remained in char |
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Corbin, William J | | Flight Lieutenant William J. Corbin DFC (deceased) |
| Already a member of the RAFVR, William Corbin was called up for active duty in September 1939. Following training and conversion to Spitfires, in September 1940 he was posted as a Sergeant Pilot to join 66 Squadron at Coltishall. With the exception of a few weeks spent with 610 Squadron he remained with 66 Squadron until September 1941. Commissioned in June 1942, he returned to combat flying in September, joining 72 Squadron with whom he went to North Africa. Here he shared in a probable Me1 |
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Leigh, Arthur | | Squadron Leader Arthur Leigh DFC, DFM (deceased) |
| Another RAFVR pilot, The son of a regular soldier, Arthur Leigh was called up at the outbreak of war. After finishing his flying training he was posted to 7 OTU and then on to convert to Spitfires in August 1940. Arthur Leigh flew with 64 Squadron at Leconfield and 72 Squadron at Biggin Hill during the Battle of Britain before transferring to 611 Squadron. Awarded the DFM in September 1941, Leigh had then completed 50 sweeps, had destroyed two Bf 109s, probably destroyed another four and shared |
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+ Artist : Michael Rondot | | SOLD
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Unwin, George | | Wing Commander George Grumpy Unwin, DSO, DFM* (deceased) |
| George Unwin joined the RAF in 1929, and in 1936 was posted to Duxford with 19 Squadron as a Sergeant Pilot. He was one of the first pilots in the RAF to fly the Spitfire. With the outbreak of war 19 Squadron moved to Hornchurch and George, now one of the Squadrons most experienced pilots, took part in the great air battles over France and Dunkirk, scoring 3 and a half victories. He flew with 19 Squadron continuously during the whole of the Battle of Britain. He was commissioned in 1941. Af |
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Johnson, Johnnie | | Air Vice Marshal Johnnie Johnson CB, CBE, DSO**, DFC* (deceased) |
| James Edgar Johnson was born in Barrow on Soar near Loughborough on 9th March 1915. He lived in Melton, the first house on the left of Welby Lane as you leave Nottingham Road, with his parents - his father being a local Police Inspector. Johnnie qualified as a Civil Engineer at Nottingham University in 1937. He joined the RAFVR and did his flying training at 21 E&RFTS, Stapleford before enlisting for full-time service in the RAF at the beginning of WWII. He first went to ITW at Jesus College |
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Sheen, Desmond | | Group Captain Desmond Sheen DFC* (deceased) |
| Desmond Frederick Burt Sheen was born in Sydney, Australia, on October 2 1917. After school, he received a cadetship in the Royal Australian Air Force and in 1937 sailed for Britain, where he was granted a short service commission in the RAF and was posted to No 72 Squadron. During the Battle of Britain, Desmond got his first victories and was shot down twice during the Battle of Britain, in the course of which he accounted for three enemy aircraft destroyed, one shared, two probably destroyed |
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Broadhurst, Harry | | Air Chief Marshal Sir Harry Broadhurst GCB, KBE, DSO, DFC (deceased) |
| Harry Broadhurst had already made his mark in the RAF by the time war broke out, having been mentioned in dispatches whilst operating over the North West Frontier in India. The outbreak of WWII brought a rapid promotion to Wing Commander, which did not prevent him from flying on operations at every opportunity, playing a very active role in the Battle of Britain. In December 1940 he became commanding officer of Hornchurch, and flew often on the early sweeps in summer 1941. He remained in char |
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Corbin, William J | | Flight Lieutenant William J. Corbin DFC (deceased) |
| Already a member of the RAFVR, William Corbin was called up for active duty in September 1939. Following training and conversion to Spitfires, in September 1940 he was posted as a Sergeant Pilot to join 66 Squadron at Coltishall. With the exception of a few weeks spent with 610 Squadron he remained with 66 Squadron until September 1941. Commissioned in June 1942, he returned to combat flying in September, joining 72 Squadron with whom he went to North Africa. Here he shared in a probable Me1 |
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Leigh, Arthur | | Squadron Leader Arthur Leigh DFC, DFM (deceased) |
| Another RAFVR pilot, The son of a regular soldier, Arthur Leigh was called up at the outbreak of war. After finishing his flying training he was posted to 7 OTU and then on to convert to Spitfires in August 1940. Arthur Leigh flew with 64 Squadron at Leconfield and 72 Squadron at Biggin Hill during the Battle of Britain before transferring to 611 Squadron. Awarded the DFM in September 1941, Leigh had then completed 50 sweeps, had destroyed two Bf 109s, probably destroyed another four and shared |
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+ Artist : Michael Rondot | | SOLD
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AVAILABLE | | Battle of Britain Signature edition of 5 prints from the signed limited edition of 850 prints.
Great value : Value of signatures exceeds price of item! | Paper size 25 inches x 20 inches (64cm x 51cm) |
Foster, Bob | | Wing Commander Bob Foster DFC (deceased) |
| Wing Commander Bob Foster, who has died aged 94, flew Hurricane fighters during the Battle of Britain, when he was credited with destroying and damaging a number of enemy aircraft; later in the war he destroyed at least five Japanese aircraft while flying from airfields in northern Australia. For much of the Battle of Britain, Foster was serving with No 605 Squadron in Scotland; but in September, 605 moved to Croydon to join the main action over the south-east of England. It was soon heavily en |
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Wilkinson, Ken | | Flying Officer Ken Wilkinson (deceased) |
Battle of Britain pilot flying Hurricanes, he flew Spitfires with 611 Sqn and then 616 Sqn at Kirton-in-Lindsey and 19 Sqn at Fowlmere during 1940 and after a spell instructing returned to operations on Spitfires, with 234 and 165 Squadrons. After spending time with 53, 24 and 10 Operational Training Units, he left the RAF in November 1945 and served in the RAFVR.
Ken said :
From 1st September 1939 I wrote myself off. I thought, 'you've got no chance' lasting through whatev |
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Jones, Richard L | | Flight Lieutenant Richard L Jones (deceased) |
| Richard Jones was born in 1918 and in July 1940 Richard Jones was posted to 64 Squadron at Kenley, flying Spitfires. He was involved in heavy fighting over the Channel during the Battle of Britain, with the squadron suffering many losses during July and August. Towards the end of the Battle of Britain, in October, he moved to 19 Squadron flying Spitfires from Fowlmere, and was heavily involved in the fighter sweeps taking place at that time. Near the end of the Battle of Britain, Pilot Office |
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Smyth, Ron | | Flight Lieutenant Ron Smyth DFC AE (deceased) |
| Flight Lieutenant Ronald H Smyth joined the RAFVR in May 1939 as an Airman u/t Pilot. Called up at the outbreak of war he was stationed at several different locations. With his course completed, Smyth had several short term postings, where eventually at 5 OTU, Aston Down, he converted to Hurricanes. Flight Lieutenant Smyth continued flying Hurricanes with 111 Squadron, 249 Squadron, and later with 615 Squadron. In May 1941 Smyth attended an instructors course and was commissioned in August. |
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Wright, Ricky | | Air Commodore Eric Ricky Wright CBE DFC DFM (deceased) |
| 605 Sqn Battle of Britain, Officer Commanding 54(F) Sqn Vampire 1948-1949. Eric William Wright was born on September 21st 1919 at Cherry Hinton, Cambridge, and went to the Cambridge County School and the Technical College. Wright joined the RAF Volunteer Reserve in June 1939 and was called up when he had completed his training as a pilot. As a sergeant pilot Wright flew Hurricanes over south-east England during the Battle of Britain; Wright joined No 605 (County of Warwick) Squadron in July 1 |
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Cunningham, Wallace | | Flight Lieutenant Wallace Cunningham DFC (deceased) |
| Wallace Cunningham, known as Jock during his time in the RAF, was born in Glasgow on December 4th 1916. He studied Engineering part-time at the Royal Technical College (later to become the University of Strathclyde) and joined the RAFVR in 1938, learning to fly at Prestwick. When war was declared he was commissioned. He did his flying training at 11 FTS, Shawbury. After converting to Spitfires at 5 OTU, Aston Down, he was posted to 19 Squadron in July 1940. Flew Spitfire Mk.I P8439. On 16th |
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Whitehouse, Tony | | Wing Commander Sydney Anthony Hollingsworth Whitehouse, 501 Squadron, Bristol, Hurricanes. |
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