P/O Archie Winskill No.41 Sqdn

[Melvin Brownless]

Hi to all,

I am currently writing the photo history of 1.(F)/123 and I am searching for a photo of P/O Winskill of No.41 Squadron. On the 30.03.41 Winskill was flying as (Blue 2) with F/Lt Tony Lovell (Blue 1). They were ordered to intercept an incoming raider which was plotted approaching the English coast north of Sunderland. The Ju 88 of the 1st Staffel Fernaufklärungsgruppe 123 was attacked by Lovell at 24,000 feet and strikes were observed hitting the fuselage a few minutes later the Ju 88 dived into the ground and exploded. Three of the German crew are still listed as missing in action. P/O Winskill observed the combat and subsequent events. I am very interested to know if any member of the forum can put me in contact with Mr Winskill ??????

Thanks in advance,

Melvin Brownless

[Brian]

Hi Melvin

You are actually referring to Air Commodore Sir Archie Winskill CBE DFC & Bar. I believe he lives in Sussex - it might be worth trying the telephone directories.

Best of luck
Brian

[bax333]

Hi,

Unfortnately he has passed away.

From the Battle of Britain Historical Society Site:

Air Commodore Sir Archibald Winskill KCVO, CBE, DFC*
Passed away August 9, 2005

Ernie

[Melvin Brownless]

Dear Brian & Ernie,

Sadly, this is the news I dreaded to hear!! My sincere condolences to Archie's family.I thank you both for making the effort in letting me know.
Of course, I am still interested in obtaining a photo of Archie (full credits given) I do already have a photo of F/Lt Lovell DFC and the four German crew it would be nice to complete the set!!

Kind regards,

Melvin

[Chris Goss]

Melvin: I knew Sir Archie quite well and his wife is still alive but now well into her 90s. If the opportunity arises, I will ask but I do not hold out much hope

[Peter Kassak]

NameWINSKILL, Archibald Little 'Archie'Number84702RankFlying Officer, Flight LieutenantNationalityBritishArrivedJanuary 1941Departed14 August 1941DecorationsDFC (1942), Bar to DFC (1943), AE (1944), CBE (1960), CVO (1973), KCVO (1979)NotesBorn 24 January 1917; SD near Calais, 14 August 1941, but evaded & returned to the UK in December 1941; retired December 1968, retaining Air Commodore; Captain of Queen's Flight, 1968-1972; died Reading, 9 August 2005
Source: http://brew.clients.ch/RAF41Sqdn.htm

[wise62]

hi,

there is a photo of A. Windskill into the book : "Men of the Battle of Britain" (Kenneth G. Wynn).

Wise62

[Melvin Brownless]

Sincere thanks to all, especially Chris, Peter & Wise62!! I would be most grateful to you Chris if you manage to obtain a photo!!!

Kind regards,

Melvin

[Brian]

Hi Melvin

Should you care to take a look at
http://www.aviationcollectables.co.u...aphs/spsf.html
you will notice a BoB period picture of the late Archie Winskill.

Cheers
Brian

[Melvin Brownless]

Hi Brian,

Many thanks for the link! I will purchase the photo for my book project.

Kind regards,

Melvin