Re: Sgt G Hawkins - 18 Sqn RAF
 

To m.simpson

I am Sgt G.Hawkins son Donald and further to your information we are sad and dismayed to read that Blenheim L9325 was shot down in error by a Hurricane fighter and not by enemy gunfire as we were made to believe?

Re: Sgt G Hawkins - 18 Sqn RAF
 

To ian
Hi ,

I am Sgt G.Hawkins son Donald and from my archives regarding my father SGT G.Hawkins D.F.M 18 SQN RAF missing (presumed dead) on 21/5/1940
The DFM was presented on French airfield by Air Marshal A.S Barrett Chief of B.A.F in France.
The D.F.M was presented for gallantry and devotion to duty in execution of air operation .
Among the exploits mentioned was that he withstood intense anti aircraft fire over the Siegfried line
And elsewhere with coolness and alertness for the safe descent of his aircraft.

Re: Sgt G Hawkins - 18 Sqn RAF
 

To Larry
I am Sgt G.Hawkins son Donald, and he was mentioned in the government gazette.The London Gazette 8th Mach 1940 page 1394

Re: Sgt G Hawkins - 18 Sqn RAF
 

Hello Donald,

Sorry for the delay in replying to your post. I have sent you a personal message, but would like to re-iterate my thanks for your post, and to welcome you to the forum.

Kind Regards,

Ian