Flt Lt D Reid 25 Sqn

[Chris Goss]

Can anyone tell me the christian name of the above Nav/Rad who flew with Wg Cdr Mike Wight-Boycott in 1944?

[Alan Clark]

He is given as D.W. Reid by Mosquito Fighter / Fighter Bomber Units of World War 2.

There are not many D.W. Reids in the Air Force Lists for 1944, 32062 David W. Reid (W/Cdr) and 113667 Donald W. Reid (rank not given).

There is also 148146 D.W. Reed but he appears as R.W. Reed in the LG but only as a Pilot Officer, however he appears in more than 1 issue of the AFL as D.W.

[Col Bruggy]

Hello,

Actually:

Distinguished Flying Cross.

REID, Douglas Mitchell. FL. (129126). RAFVR. 25 Sqn.
London Gazette:9/2/1945.page 818.

As Observer, Flight Lieutenant Reid has participated in very many sorties during which he has assisted in the destruction of four enemy aircraft at night. His example of keenness and determination has been most commendable.

See: DFC/Carter & Carter/Vol.II/M-Z/p.1395.

His fate?

23/1/1945
No.25 Sqn
Mosquito NF.XXX MT494

Collided with MV529 during practice interception and crashed Camps Hall, Cambridgeshire.

89635 S/L (Pilot) John ARNSBY DFC RAFVR +
129126 F/L (Nav./Rad.) Douglas Mitchell REID DFC RAFVR +

Col.

[Alan Clark]

He is given as a Flying Officer in the October 1944 AFL, but his trade is given as Navigator.

[Chris Goss]

Thanks all-London Gazette was little help without this

[POLSA230]

Chris if you need any more upon Reid I will probably be able to assist.... Colin

[Chris Goss]

Thanks Colin but I just needed his Christian name