| P51 Mustang FZ121 DV-V | 129 Sqn | ||||||||||||||||||
| Date | : | 22 juin 1944 |
Mission | : | Attaque de postions ennemies au sud de Caen (14) | ||||||||||||||
| Décollage | : | Holmsley South à 12:07 | |||||||||||||||||
| Causes de la perte |
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Abattu par la Flak | |||||||||||||||||
| Lieu de la perte |
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Thiberville (27) | |||||||||||||||||
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Flt Lt | Allan John | HANCOCK | Pil | RAFVR | 120710 | KIA |  |
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Distinguished Flying Cross.
Pilot Officer Allan John HANCOCK (120710), Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, No. 213 Squadron.
This officer has shot down five enemy aircraft and damaged a further two during recent operations in the Western Desert. In a combat in June, 1942, Pilot Officer Hancock sustained a bullet wound in the arm. Despite the intense pain and the loss of much blood he flew his aircraft to the nearest landing ground and, although in a semiconscious condition, made a perfect landing.
SECOND SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE of FRIDAY, the 24th JULY 1942.
Bar to Distinguished Flying Cross.
Flight Lieutenant Allan John HANCOCK, D.F.C. (120710), R.A.F.V.R., 129 Sqn.
Since being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross this officer has completed many operational sorties, during which he has destroyed two enemy aircraft, damaged others, bringing his total to seven destroyed. Flight Lieutenant Hancock is an inspiring leader.
FOURTH SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE of TUESDAY, the 10 th of OCTOBER 1944.