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Fighter Defence Flight, Brize Norton 1940
Hi guys
RAF Brize Norton was bombed on 16 August 1940, following which an unofficial Defence Flight was formed, armed with three cannon Spitfires allocated from 6 MU and instructor pilots from 2 Flying Training School. Before being disbanded on instructions from Fighter Command, one of the pilots involved wrote "We got 4 enemy aircraft with this makeshift air defence". Even if this was an exageration, it must be assumed that on four occasions at least, enemy aircraft were engaged. Can we determine dates? And who were the pilots? I've searched documents at TNA in vain. Instructor pilots with 2 FTS at this time included: Flg Off Derek Barrois de Sarigny (South African). I've been informed that his logbook may be at RAF Hendon Plt Off John E. Boulton (to 310 Sqn and KiA) Flg Off Surry 'Dicky' Bird (who claimed a Ju88 during the BoB) I hope that one or more of our Battle of Britain experts may be able to add. Cheers Keep safe Brian |
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