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Robert Deacon-Elliot DFC 72 Sqn 1940
Hi guys
I feel sure that Deacon-Elliot wrote a book post-war about his experiences with 72 Squadron during the Battle of Britain. I seem to remember seeing a copy at the Imperial War Museum many years ago. Does it ring a bell? Any idea of the title? Cheers Brian |
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Re: Robert Deacon-Elliot DFC 72 Sqn 1940
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Re: Robert Deacon-Elliot DFC 72 Sqn 1940
Brian,
Bibliography - Official Archives Collections RAF Museum. Deacon Elliott, Robert, 72 Squadron World War II, Dec 1939-Dec 1940, photocopy of typescript, 1961, X002-5542. See: Australia's Few and the Battle of Britain. Kirsten,Alexander. Barnsley:Pen & Sword Aviation,2015. p.387. Deacon-Elliott not mentioned in index (he is mentioned several times in the Notes [pp.363-384]). Deacon-Elliott's work is also widely quoted in Tom Docherty's, Swift To Battle No.72 Fighter Squadron RAF in Action Volume 1: 1937-1942 (Pen & Sword Aviation, 2009), (pp.59, 60, 74, 80-82, 88, 91, 98, 104-106, 108-111, 113 and 114). Bibliography and References. (p.253): Elliot[sic], Group Captain R Deacon, OBE DFC RAF, World War II December 1939-December 1940, RAF Museum Ref. X002-5542. http://bbm.org.uk/airmen/Deacon-Elliott.htm http://rafweb.org/Biographies/Deacon-Elliott_RD.htm Col. Last edited by Col Bruggy; 28th August 2019 at 18:27. |
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Re: Robert Deacon-Elliot DFC 72 Sqn 1940
Thanks guys
The old memory was almost on track! Cheers Brian |
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Re: Robert Deacon-Elliot DFC 72 Sqn 1940
Hi
Col is correct regarding the title. The 'book' was no more than a few notes taken from the diary he kept at the time. It was published in 1961 when he was a member of the faculty of the war college, Air University at Maxwell AFB in Alabama USA. I've looked for a copy for years without any joy. Regards Gerry |
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