| Typhoon MN372 FM-A | 257 Sqn | ||||||||||||||||||
| Date : | 12 juin 1944 |
Mission : | Attaque de colonnes motorisées ennemies |
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| Décollage : | Need’s Oar Point | ||||||||||||||||||
| Causes de la perte : | Abattu par la Flak évacue l’appareil à trop basse altitude |
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| Lieu de la perte : | Soulangy (14) | ||||||||||||||||||
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Sqn Ldr | Ronald Henry | FOKES | RAFVR | 88439 | KIA |   |
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| Distinguished Flying Medal 740109 Sergeant Ronald Henry FOKES, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, No. 92 Squadron. In October, 1940 this airman was on patrol with his squadron at 30,000 fett, when a formation of more than twenty Messerschmitt 109s was sighted. Sergeant Fokes attached one, and followed it down to the ground where it crashed. He has displayed great courage and tenacity and has personally destroyed at least six enemy aircraft. The LONDON GAZETTE, FRIDAY, 15 NOVEMBER, 1940 |
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| Distinguished Flying Cross Acting Squadron Leader Ronald Henry FOKES, D.F.M. (88439), Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, No 257 Squadron. This officer has completed a very large number of sorties during which he has shot down at least 10 enemy aircraft. He is a fine leader and has invariably pressed home his attacks with skill and resolution. FOURTH SUPPLEMENT TO LONDON GAZETTE of TUESDAY, the 7th of MARCH, 1944 |
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