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26th October 2015, 19:10
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R.F. Aitkin OBE AFC & Walrus 1940
Hi guys
Flt Lt Digger Aitkin was a Walrus flying boat instructor in early 1940, who took it upon himself to fly ASR sorties from Gosport circa July/August in attempts to rescue downed aircrew. Did he actually rescue anyone, friend or foe? Cheers Brian 
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27th October 2015, 00:35
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Re: R.F. Aitkin OBE AFC & Walrus 1940
Brian,
39839 Russell Faulkner AITKEN CBE OBE AFC RAF. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/...upplement/2583 and... http://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz//tm/scho...2-1RAF-c6.html See: p.132 + footnote 4. also... http://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz//tm/scho...-1RAF-c10.html Scroll down to p.223. footnote 2. Col. Last edited by Col Bruggy; 27th October 2015 at 01:48.
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27th October 2015, 12:40
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Re: R.F. Aitkin OBE AFC & Walrus 1940
Excellent stuff, Col!
It would appear that he and his crew (who?) were responsible for the rescue of 35 RAF and German aircrew in a "few months". I wonder if there is any record of these rescues? Cheers Brian
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