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Old 13th March 2021, 20:42
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Re: D V Couta RAF Kenley 1938

He is listed as Corporal on 90 Sqn in 1939 Register and living in Sussex
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Old 13th March 2021, 20:59
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Re: D V Couta RAF Kenley 1938

Wow,
Thank you both for that information.
I'm gutted that I missed the medals up for sale.
I wonder which squadron he was with in December 38 whilst stationed at Kenley.
Am I correct in thinking that it must have been a fighter squadron (46 or 3)?
Many thanks once again
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Old 13th March 2021, 23:35
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Re: D V Couta RAF Kenley 1938

He might not have been on a sqn but could have been on station strength
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Re: D V Couta RAF Kenley 1938

Hi Chris,
Of course, that is a possibility I hadn't considered.
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Old 14th March 2021, 11:39
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Re: D V Couta RAF Kenley 1938

Looks like he served in WW1 to rejoin between the wars-interesting chap. My wife's Grandfather was the same-ended WW2 as a WO
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Re: D V Couta RAF Kenley 1938

Served WW1 in Royal Navy

ADM 188/733/43098


Name Couta, Denis Victor Official Number: J43098 Place of Birth: Peckham,...

Reference: ADM 188/733/43098
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Name Couta, Denis Victor
Official Number: J43098
Place of Birth: Peckham, Surrey
Date of Birth: 25 July 1899
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