| Typhoon MN993 MR- |
245 Sqn |
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| Date : | 11 août 1944 |
Mission : | Attaque d’une importante concentration ennemie vers Le Quesnay (Hamars) (14) |
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| Décollage : | ALG B5 Le Fresne-Camilly à 17:55 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Causes de la perte : | Touché par la Flak évacue son appareil, mais le parachute ne s’ouvre pas |
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| Lieu de la perte : |
Cintheaux (14) |
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Sqn Ldr |
John Russel |
COLLINS | RAFVR |
124617 | KIA |  |
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| Distinguished Flying Cross Acting Flight Lieutenant John Russell COLLINS (124617). Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, No. 3 Squadron. This officer has completed a large number of operational missions, including many sorties on which he has achieved considerable successes. On two occasions he has attacked and damaged an enemy aircraft whilst flying over enemy airfields. On other occasions he has inflicted damage on three barges and four locomotives. Flight Lieutenant Collins is a fearless and skilful pilot. THIRD SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE of TUESDAY, the 23rd of FEBRUARY, 1943. |
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| Bar to Distinguished Flying Cross Acting Squadron Leader John Russell COLLINS, D.F.C. (124617), R.A.F.V.R., 245 Sqn. Since being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross this officer has undertaken many sorties on which the enemy has ibeen greatly harassed and many of his transport and armoured vehicles have been destroyed. He is a brave and resolute fighter and has set a fine example to all. FOURTH SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE of FRIDAY, the 29rd of SEPTEMBER, 1944. |
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