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Old 6th July 2017, 17:09
Stirrick Stirrick is offline
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Re: The Sultan of Sopley

Thanks for replying Col.

All I've been able to find is:

Squadron Leader, RAFVR.
Head Controller, Sopley GCI site, Hampshire.
26 February,1941, guided what is considered the first successful night interception using GCI radar.
Credited with over 100 successful interceptions - more than twice as many as nearest rival.
Known as 'The Sultan of Sopley' or simply 'The Great Brown'.
Awarded MBE - 16 October 1941.
Commanded the first operational deployment of LWU's (Light Warning Units) at Arnhem in September,1944. Landed by Horsa glider with Airborne HQ on 17 September, but killed next day by a straffing Bf 109.

Not much for such an important character.
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