| Typhoon MN928 ZY-G | 124 Wing | ||||||||||||||||||
| Date : | 12 août 1944 | Mission : | |||||||||||||||||
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| Causes de la perte : | Abattu par la Flak | ||||||||||||||||||
| Lieu de la perte : | La Hoguette (14) | ||||||||||||||||||
 | Gp Capt | Charles Henry | APPLETON | RAF | 24139 | KIA |     | ||||||||||||
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| Distinguished Service Order. Wing Commander Charles Henry APPLETON, D.F.C. (24139), No 604 Squadron. This officer has commanded the squadron since February, 1941, and by his sound organisation, drive, energy, and high skill in flying has enabled it to attain a spendid record in night fighting. Whilst under his inspiring leadership, the squadron has destroyed at least 45 enemy aircraft at night and damaged many others. He has personally destroyed two and damaged two enemy aircraft. THE LONDON GAZETTE, TUESDAY, 5 AUGUST, 1941 | |||||||||||||||||||