| Hurricane P3789 AK-P |
213 Sqn |
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| Date | : | 11 août 1940 |
Mission | : | Patrouille vers Portland |
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| Décollage | : | Exeter à 10:10 |
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| Causes de la perte | : |
Abattu en combat aérien par des Me109 |
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| Lieu de la perte | : |
En mer |
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Sgt | Samuel Leslie | BUTTERFIELD | Pil | RAF | 563441 | KIA |
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Distinguished Flying Meddal
563441 Sergeant Samuel Leslie BUTTERFIELD.
One day in May, 1940, this airman was on patrol in company with his squadron, when some fifty or more enemy aircraft were sighted. During the engagement which ensued, he shot down two Messerschmitt log’s in quick succession. He then successfully attacked a Junkers 88, which fell into the sea. He was immediately attacked himself, by a Messerschmitt 110, and his aircraft was hit by a cannon shell, but by skilful manoeuvring and accurate shooting, he destroyed the enemy fighter. With his ammunition now expended, he set course for home but was again attacked and hit by three more cannon shells, which set his aircraft on fire. Sergeant Butterfield escaped by parachute and was picked up by a passing vessel. Throughout the engagement, though greatly outnumbered, this airman displayed great courage, outstanding initiative and determination
THE LONDON GAZETTE FRIDAY, 14 JUNE, 1940