14 – Bayeux War Cemetery

Typhoon MP144 ZY-G 247 Sqn
Date : 18 août 1944
Mission : Attaque de colonnes ennemies dans le secteur de Falaise (14)
Décollage : ALG B6 Coulombs (14) à
Causes de la perte
:
Abattu par la Flak
Lieu de la perte
:
vers Vimoutiers (14)
Royaume Uni Flt Lt Richard GUTHRIE Pil RAFVR 155236 KIA Distinguished-Flying-Cross

Distinguished Flying Cross
Acting Flight Lieutenant Richard GUTHRIE (155236), R.A.F.V.R., 181 Sqn.
Flight Lieutenant Guthrie has executed many sorties, mostly against heavily defended areas. In July, 1944. he led his section in two attacks on gun positions in the Borquebus area. In spite of the. most intense anti-aircraft fire, Flight Lieutenant Guthrie pressed home his attack with the greatest determination. Although his aircraft sustained damage he flew it to base. He is a brave and skilful pilot.
FIFTH SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE of TUESDAY, the 17th of OCTOBER, 1944.