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F/Sgt FW Farfan 123 Sqn escape from Crete
Hi guys
F/Sgt Ferdinand Farfan, of West Indian origin, was shot down over Crete on 23 July 1943 while flying a Hurricane of 123 Squadron. This was during Operation Thesis. I have read somewhere that he made an 'epic' escape from Crete but I don't have any details. Can anyone help? Does anyone know if there is a report of his escape lodged in the records at NA? Cheers Brian |
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Re: F/Sgt FW Farfan 123 Sqn escape from Crete
There is this link: http://www.newsday.co.tt/features/0,49691.html
He and another brother, Esmond, are mentioned. Quote:
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Re: F/Sgt FW Farfan 123 Sqn escape from Crete
Thanks Icare9
I had just found that!! Thanks all the same for searching. Cheers Brian |
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Re: F/Sgt FW Farfan 123 Sqn escape from Crete
Brian,
Picture of Farfan here: http://www.caribbeanaircrew-ww2.com/?tag=fl&paged=4 It says that he escaped to Egypt and was a recipient of the Order of Leopold, which probably is the Belgian one.. Regards, Leendert |
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