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Mosquito MM404 SB-T 464 Sqn
Date :
 18 février 1944
 Mission : Opération Jéricho : Raid sur la prison d’Amiens (80)
Décollage :
 Hunsdon à 10:50
Causes de la perte :
 Abattu par la Flak
Lieu de la perte : Près de Fresneville (80)
Royaume-Uni Sqn Ldr Alexander Ian McRITCHIE RAFVR 89763 POW Distinguished-Flying-Cross
New-Zeland Flt Lt Richard Webb SAMPSON RNZAF KIA
Distinguished Flying Cross.
Flying Officer Alexander Ian McRiTCHiE (89763), Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, No. 151 Squadron.
Flying Officer McRitchie is a skilful and determined fighter. In one patrol, at dusk, in October, 1941, he attacked 4 Junkers 88’s flying in formation at almost sea-level and about 50 miles from the coast. A running fight ensued and Flying Officer McRitchie shot down one of the enemy aircraft. Despite difficulties, he fought the others until they reached the Dutch coast. In all his combats, this officer has displayed outstanding courage. He has destroyed 4 hostile aircraft at night.
THIRD SUPPLEMENT TO THE London Gazette of TUESDAY, the 29th of SEPTEMBER, 1942.