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Old 21st July 2010, 21:25
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Re: S/L Ronald William ATKINSON, DFC: (43537)

Hi Andy,

You are correct in thinking Atkinson was killed in an accident, he was hit by the prop of a Spitfire on the ground (he was on foot and walked through the propellor arc). He had only took over command of 16 Sqn the previous day.

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Andy Fletcher
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