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Re: 110 Sqn Blenheim Do 18 kill 26th April 1940
Hello,
Re: P/O R J Hill:
Distinguished Flying Cross.
HILL,Robert James. PO (40300) RAF. 110 Sqn.
London Gazette: 17/5/1940.p.2967.
During April, 1940. Pilot Officer Hill was the captain of one of six aircraft which had been sent to attack enemy transports and shipping in Granvin Fiord. Whilst returning to his base, after completing his task, he encountered two Dornier 18 flying boats which he immediately engaged. One Dornier alighted on the sea and Pilot Officer resumed the attack with his front gun, several bursts being seen to hit the fuselage. While he was continuing this attack, the second Dornier attacked his aircraft but was beaten off and it eventually dived at the water where its bows submerged. During this last phase Pilot Officer Hill was wounded in the face and hand but throughout the engagement he displayed great courage and initiative.
See:
The Distinguished Flying Cross and how it was Won 1918-1995.Vol.I. A-L.
Carter,Nick & Carol.
London:Savannah,1998.
p.782.
and...
14-3-1941
No.13 OTU
Blenheim I L1263
Hit tree while low flying at Oulton, Norfolk, crashed and destroyed by fire.
40300 F/L (Pilot) Robert James HILL DFC RAF +
See:
The Bristol Blenheim:A Complete History.
Warner,Graham.
Manchester:Crecy,2005(2nd.ed.).
pp.144,181 & 310
and: BCL7/44.
Col.
Last edited by Col Bruggy; 27th September 2012 at 04:10.
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