59 – Poix-du-Nord

Hurricane P2701 VY-
85 Sqn
Date :  18 mai 1940
Mission :   
    Décollage :
Lille (59)      
    Causes de la perte :  Abattu en combat aérien par des Bf110 du I/ZG26
     
    Lieu de la perte :  Poix du Nord (59)   
Royaume-Uni Flt Lt Derek Hurlstone ALLEN RAF 39840 KIA Distinguished-Flying-Cross
Distinguished Flying Cross
Flying Officer Derek Hurlstone ALLEN (39840).
This officer has taken part in all combats with Flight Lieutenant R.H.A. Lee, follow­ing his section leader with great loyalty. In May, I940, he took part in shooting down a Junkers, and the next day another enemy aircraft of the same type. On the latter day, after his aircraft had been severely damaged by anti-aircraft fire, he did not hesitate to attack with vigour and determination a Junkers 89 over enemy occupied territory and shot it down.
Supplement of THE LONDON GAZETTE of TUESDAY, the 28th of MAY, 1940.