80 – Équennes

Lancaster ME859 KM-S 44 Sqn
Date :  07 juillet 1944 Mission :  Bombardement du site de V1 de Saint Leu d’Esserent (60)
    Décollage :
Dunholme Lodge à 22:33
     
    Causes de la perte :
 
    Lieu de la perte :
Équennes (80)
     
Royaume-Uni Sgt Lawrence Archibald CRITCHLEY RAFVR 1822207 KIA    
Royaume-Uni FS Frank Hubert GIBBERSON RAF 851417 KIA Auxiliary Air Force
Rhodésie-du-Sud Fg Off Dewhurst GRAAFF RAFVR 160154 KIA    
Royaume-Uni Plt Off Robert Bruce GROVES RAAF 409992 KIA    
Royaume-Uni Fg Off John Syney HODGE RAFVR 157045 KIA    
Royaume-Uni WO Arthur HOLLAND RAFVR 1028124 KIA    
Royaume-Uni Fg Off Victor Davenant PURVIS RAFVR 158090 KIA Distinguished-Flying-Cross
DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS.
Flying Officer Victor Davenant PURVIS (158090), Roal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, No 44 Squadron.
This Officer has completed many sorties, including attacks on such targets as Berlin, Munich, Milan and Turin. He has displayed a high standard of navigational ability and his efforts have contributed materially to the successes obtained. In addition, Pilot Officer Purvis has devoted much energy towards the training of other members of the squadron. His example of keenness and devotion to duty has been most commendable.
FIFTH SUPPLEMENT to THE LONDON GAZETTE of TUESDAY, the 1st of FEBRUARY, 1944.