29 – Tréflez

Spitfire X4350 1 PRU
Date :  16 décembre 1940
Mission :  Reconnaissance à basse altitude
    Décollage :  St Eval à 14:15
    Causes de la perte :  Abattu par la Flak
    Lieu de la perte :
En baie de Goulven (29)
New-Zeland Fg Off Samuel James MILLEN RAF 41047 KIA Distinguished-Flying-Cross Le corps est découvert sur la plage de Keremma quelques jours après le crash
Distinguished Flying Cross.
Flying Officer Samuel James MILLEN (41047).
Late in October, 1940, this officer successfully completes a special mission involving a hazardous flight of 5 hours 55 minutes at a height of 27,000 feet. The success he achieved in this, and many similar flights, is due to his initiative and keenness, combined with enthusiam and very thorough preparations before flight.
THE LONDON GAZETTE TUESDAY, 12 NOVEMBRE 1940.