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Re: Identities of No.56 Sqdn pilot's sought!
Hello Melvin,
this photography is depicted in Norman Franks: RAF Fighter Command Losses of the Second World War - Vol. 1. All eight pilots are identified. I do not have the book at hand now but will check it for you.
Importantly the pilot second from right (wearing Mae West life-jacket) in the back row is identified as Sgt. Truhla.
During the period April - June 18, 1941 two Czech sergeants were serving with 56 Sgn. The pilot in the picture is not Sgt. Vaclav Truhlar (787486; POW April 10, 1942, 313. sgn RAF) but it is very likely Sgt. Josef Valenta (787681; KIFA January 11, 1942, 313 sgn RAF).
Best Regards.
David Sumerauer
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