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Re: 218 SQUADRON CREW LIST 14-05-40
Bonjour,
I haven't checked if this crew was mentioned in this thread. Here they are...
Sergent Owen :
“On the 14th May, 1940, whilst carrying out a raid on Bouillon, he was attacked by a very heavy formation of enemy fighters. Although his aircraft was badly damaged Sergt Owen pressed home his attack and by his skilful manoeuvring materially assisted his air gunner in shooting down one of the enemy fighters and having completed his mission brought his aircraft safely back to its base” (Recommendation Sgt C D Owen).
AC Evans :
“On the 14th May, 1940, this airmen was wireless operator air gunner of the aircraft which on a bombing raid, was attacked by a force of Me 109’s. Although heavily outnumbered Aircraftman Evans remained cool and withhold his fire until his gun could be used effectively. He shot down one enemy fighter and damaged others, causing them to break off the engagement. His courage and coolness in the face of heavy enemy opposition were largely responsible for the success of the raid and the safe return of the aircraft”(Recommendation AC E.J. Evans).
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