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Hurricane AM286 QO- 3 Sqn
Date : 19 août 1942
 Mission : Opération Jubilee Dieppe (76) : Neutralisation de défenses au sol
Décollage : Shoreham
Causes de la perte : Abattu par des FW 190
Lieu de la perte :
 vers Dieppe (76)
Royaume-Uni Sqn Ldr Alex Edward BERRY RAF 43023 KIA Distinguished-Flying-Cross
Distinguished Flying Cross
Acting Flight Lieutenant Alex Edward BERRY (43023), No. 3 Squadron
This officer has taken part in operational flying over a long period during which he has participed in sorties over enemy territory, attacks on shipping and in might fighting operations. As a flight commander he has shown great skill and leadership, combined with excellent organising abilities. During January, 1941, Flight Lieutenant Berry shot down a Heinkel 111, probably destroyed a Junkers 88 and assisted in the destruction of a Dornier 215.
FOURTH SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE of TUESDAY, the 24th of MARCH, 1942.