S/L Dennis Lawrence Hughes, DFC ( 239 Squasdron )

[Adriano Baumgartner]

Good night to all,
I am seeking more details of Operational Career of S/L Dennis Lawrence Hughes, who flew Mosquitos XXX with 239 Squadron late in the war. I am particularly interested on his backgrounds ( OTU ), his first assignment and, of course, any detail of his 5 claims against the Luftwaffe. A photograph of this pilot and details of the codes of his personal machine with 239 Squadron would be welcomed too.
Adriano Baumgartner

[Brian]

Hi Adriano

Extracted from Chris Shores 'Aces High'

Joined 141 Squadron August 1940, moved to 256 Squadron December 1940. Joined 239 Squadron spring 1944. DFC 12/44; AFC postwar

22/23 May 44 Bf110 Mosquito II DZ309
24/25 May 44 Bf110 Mosquito II
29/30 Aug 44 Ju88 Mosquito II W4097
17/18 Mar 45 Ju188 Mosquito XXX NT330
3 April 1945 Ju188 Mosquito XXX

Hope this helps and trust you are well.

Cheers
Brian

[Adriano Baumgartner]

Brian,
Very kind of your part! Many thanks! Good start to check some things...

PS: Travelling a lot and avoiding FLU down here ( almost 100 deads in Brazil... )! But, flying and well...Thanks again!

All the best BRIAN!
Yours
Adriano