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Re: Flt Lt D Reid 25 Sqn
Hello,
Actually:
Distinguished Flying Cross.
REID, Douglas Mitchell. FL. (129126). RAFVR. 25 Sqn.
London Gazette:9/2/1945.page 818.
As Observer, Flight Lieutenant Reid has participated in very many sorties during which he has assisted in the destruction of four enemy aircraft at night. His example of keenness and determination has been most commendable.
See: DFC/Carter & Carter/Vol.II/M-Z/p.1395.
His fate?
23/1/1945
No.25 Sqn
Mosquito NF.XXX MT494
Collided with MV529 during practice interception and crashed Camps Hall, Cambridgeshire.
89635 S/L (Pilot) John ARNSBY DFC RAFVR +
129126 F/L (Nav./Rad.) Douglas Mitchell REID DFC RAFVR +
Col.
Last edited by Col Bruggy; 3rd January 2014 at 23:00.
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