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SLdr Ronald Arthur Sutherland, 602 Squadron
Max Sutherland is mentioned in many books and memoirs, almost always in 602 Squadron but the RAF Lists indicate he was a pre-war airman, and had risen to Flight Lieutenant by 1941. He may have served in either 132 or 222 Squadrons, and several other units in the period 1940-43 but details are scarce. Can anyone tell me more about his service?
regards Keith |
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Re: SLdr Ronald Arthur Sutherland, 602 Squadron
He was one of 6 pilots posted to 222 from 122 between 12 & 15 May 43, he arriving 15 May & was posted to 602 21 July 43
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Re: SLdr Ronald Arthur Sutherland, 602 Squadron
I have the R.A Sutherland with 122 & 222 Squadron as Canadian (J/15101).
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Re: SLdr Ronald Arthur Sutherland, 602 Squadron
222 diary says R A Sutherland (Max)
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Re: SLdr Ronald Arthur Sutherland, 602 Squadron
He was with 132 squadron on 18 October 1943 according to IWM combat film.
In June 1942 he was a student of the RAeS ut I am not sure what that means. It could be he was studying aeronautical engineering which might mean his non-appearance in combat units was due to him following a test-pilot path? I am sure I read somewhere that he was with 122 or 22 but can't remember where...but it was in 1943. According to Pierre Clostermann he was an ex-public schoolboy, amateur heavyweight boxing champion and London policeman... Given he was in the RAF in August 1938 he must have been a very young policeman before becoming an RAF officer. regards Keith |
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Re: SLdr Ronald Arthur Sutherland, 602 Squadron
I am referring to the unofficial 222 Sqn diary which lists all pilots who served in the Sqn & when so am confident with the dates
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Re: SLdr Ronald Arthur Sutherland, 602 Squadron
Cheers Chris. There's quite a bit of cross-fertilization between 132 and 602 squadrons as sister units in 125 Wing in 1943. Ken Charney was a flight commander in 132 as you know.
regards Keith |
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