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5th January 2009, 23:41
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W/Cdr Kirkpatrick DFC Injury
Gents,
Citation for DFC, however I cannot pin point the date or circustances of the accident where W/Cdr Kirkpatrick was injured, no ref in the Station or squadron ORB. I think it was 14/15th October, Wellington Z8865 HA-O crashed Marham, target Nurnburg. Any help most welcome. Wing Commander Herbert James Kirkpatrick, “ This officer has commanded the squadron for some time, except for a period of a few weeks due to an injury received while trying to save members of his squadron when a aircraft crashed and bomb exploded. He has displayed great coolness, leadership and courage during operational missions, many of which have been carried out at low altitudes. He has done much to instil confidence and fighting spirit in the young crews with home he has flown. Wing Commander Kirkpatrick has also exhibited a high standard of initiative and resource when his station has been subjected to enemy attack.” Regards Steve
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6th January 2009, 11:59
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Re: W/Cdr Kirkpatrick DFC Injury
Kirkpatrick was injured by bomb splinters from an exploding ac on 10 Jul 41
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8th January 2009, 09:02
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Thank you for this, may I ask if there is any additional information, and the source. Kind regards Steve
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8th January 2009, 10:24
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Re: W/Cdr Kirkpatrick DFC Injury
AHB Casualty Cards and just the location and to which hospital he went. Strange, I cannot seem to match it to any loss
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8th January 2009, 11:13
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Chris, What was the location of the accident and hospital. Regards Steve
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8th January 2009, 21:54
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Chris, I have checked both 218 & 115 squadron ORB, Group Records and the AM Form 1180 Accident Cards for the Wellingon for 8-11 July 1941. I cannot find a match to this date, can you confirm location and hospital please. TIA Steve
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8th January 2009, 23:06
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Re: W/Cdr Kirkpatrick DFC Injury
Chris,
I can also confirm that no incidents are recorded within the pages of RAF Marham Station Records Book. Over to you....... Steve
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