80 – Cayeux-sur-Mer

Hurricane N2650 AK-O 213 Sqn
Date : 11 août 1940 Mission : Patrouille
Décollage :
Exeter vers 10:08
Causes de la perte :
Abattu en combat aérien au large de Portland
Lieu de la perte :
En mer
Royaume-Uni Flt Lt Ronald Derek Gordon WIGHT RAF 34187 KIA Distinguished-Flying-Cross
DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS
Flight Lieutenant Ronald Derek Gordon WIGHT (34187).
This flight commander has destroyed ten enemy aircraft four of these being shot down whilst he was serving in France. During the numerous patrols on which he has been engaged he has displayed dash and outstanding qualities as a leader.
THE LONDON GAZETTE FRIDAY, 21 JUNE, 1940.