Ed. Bethany High School, Goudhurst m. 1936 in Worthing, Sussex, Eileen Florence [Wylie], a hairdresser prev. a Motor Salesman; from 1939, an aircraft rigger and fitter for Fairey Aviation Co, Hayes, Middx In 1941, Foreman Rigger at Rollason's Aircraft Services, Croydon Airport, "was bombed out of job" prev. exp. 127 hrs on DH Moth, Avian, Miles Hawk Address in 1935: Lairnsmore, Leighton Ave, Worthing Address in 1941: 'Groombridge', Woodfield Close, Beulah Hill, London SE19 Postings: 6FPP, 3FPP, 7FPP, 1FPP 6 accidents, 1 his fault: - 6 Jan 1942, the brakes failed on his Proctor P6237 and he collided with a fire tender - 19 Feb 1942, a forced landing in Hind K6728 after engine failure - 11 Dec 1942, he made a heavy landing in Spitfire JG714 (avoiding two men on the perimeter track) instead of going round - 26 Feb 1943, whilst waiting for take-off, flames from the starboard engine of his Wellington IV R1620 caused the wing to catch fire - 20 Aug 1943, rear perspex panel of gun turret from Beaufort L4471 became detached in flight - 8 May 1944, after a normal landing in Argus HM179 the undercarriage collapsed after running into a deep unmarked hole. "A conscientious and reliable pilot, who has proved his worth as a Flight Leader, and his personality is an asset to the Pool". m. 1946 in Surrey, Rosemary Bonnett (also of the ATA) d. Apr 1980 - Swindon, Wilts Download ATA Pilot Personal Record (.zip file): |
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