1790:. The Fw 190 had a higher performance than the Spitfire V in all departments other than turning circle and was more heavily armed. Finucane scored hits on the first Fw 190's wing but the enemy quickly gained the advantage and Finucane's Spitfire was hit with six machine gun rounds which blew a piece of fuselage into the cockpit and into his leg. Blood loss induced dizziness and Lewis protected his leader from six more astern attacks. In the last attack the two Fw 190s came from opposite directions. Lewis was able to claim one shot down and the other gave up over the mid-Channel. They taxied to 452's dispersal where Finucane passed out after shutting down the engine. On 2 March Finucane went on leave after spending over a week in hospital. No claim or loss was recorded by JG 26, the resident German fighter unit.
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1430:. With thick cloud cover they abandoned the Gosnay operation and moved to a secondary target at Gravelines. The Luftwaffe provided severe resistance and large air battles developed over the coast. Finucane and 452 were positioned as the lower squadron in the Kenley Wing at 20,000 ft with Finucane leading 'A' Flightâa section of four Spitfires. Over Saint Omer at 11:32 Finucane engaged eight Bf 109s and with a long four-second burst of machine gun and cannon-fire from 100 yards one of the Messerschmitts caught fire and went into a spin. Finucane then shared two others with
1585:(squadron) of Bf 109s. Engaging in battle Finucane shot the wing off one Messerschmitt Bf 109 and damaged another while a third attacked him and was promptly dispatched into the Channel. Finucane followed it down to 6,000 ft but could not ascertain the result because he was attacked by five Bf 109s. A series of barrel rolls and steep climbing turns effected his escape. The engagement took place approximately three miles from the French coast. Upon returning the airfield Finucane's Spitfire was painted to include his initials on the shamrock and 21
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852:, Finucane took off downwind as the first bombs started to fall. Both Quill and Finucane sighted Bf 109s and engaged. Quill hit a Bf 109 and Finucane fired on two, claiming a probable and one damaged. According to another account Quill had taken off without permission when he heard reverberations to his right. He saw a hangar roof with a mountain of earth flying sky-ward and a Bf 110 pulling out of a dive. He fired at, but missed, a Bf 109. One Spitfire was damaged in the attack. Finucane's first claim may be one of two III./
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later said, that though he admired
Finucane, he resented the young fighter pilot's appointment and felt as an older, experienced leader, he could have led the wing himself. Duncan Smith also felt the press gave the young pilot too much attention. Nevertheless, the two maintained a cordial relationship. In his short time as wing commander of Hornchurch, Finucane made a few alterations to the formation. The most notable was to tighten flying discipline, loosen formation flying and increase low-level navigation skills.
1364:. Hitting the enemy with another burst from 200 yards the Bf 109 burst into flames. He sighted another formation of 18 Bf 109s above and climbed to attack supported by six Spitfires. Finucane scored hits on the tail unit of one which went down vertically and into a cloud layer at 2,000 ft at which point contact was lost. Finucane claimed one destroyed and one probably destroyed. The operation elevated his tally to 7. The day was best remembered in Fighter Command for the loss of Flight Lieutenant
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1172:, Finucane got too close and his propeller sliced through Dutton's tailplane. Finucane radioed Dutton immediately. Dutton attempted to abandon the aircraft but was too low and crash-landed, cracking several ribs but surviving. Finucane excused himself from error asserting that his Spitfire was the only one with a metal propellerâthe others being elder Mark I's with wooden mountsâwhich gave him extra speed. In tight formation, this had caused the collision. Despite the incident, he was
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1707:. Beamish had flown in the Battle of Britain and had then been posted to II Group as Group Captain Operations in 1941. Beamish frequently asked for an operational command and eventually Leigh-Mallory relented and gave him Redhill. Beamish was ordered not to fly on operations but usually flew whenever he felt like it. Beamish was killed on operations just two months later. Finucane observed 602's Glasgow traditions by reviving the squadron badge which pictured the
569:. Brendan completed his schooling with good qualifications. He started in an office job as an accountant, which he loathed. In 1937, the RAF began offering short-service commissions (SSC) to lower-class persons who met the academic standard. It offered a four-year term as a junior rank, on squadron service with flying lessons. A further six years would be spent on the reserve list. In November 1937, Brendan approached his father about joining the
1945:. An oil portrait, "Wing Commander Brendan Finucane (1920â1942), DSO, DFC" by John Thomas Young Gilroy (1898â1985), hangs in the Battle of Britain Hall, Royal Air Force Museum, Hendon. The painting was commissioned after the war by public fund raising in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, the place of his family home, and hung for many years in the reception area of Richmond Royal Hospital till gifted to the RAF Museum at Hendon.
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the waves were difficult to predict and the
Spitfire's nose struck the water and disappeared in a wall of spray. Before he hit the water, Aikman and Keith Chisholm of 452 Squadron saw him release, or perhaps tighten, his parachute release harness and straps. If Finucane had released them it is possible he could have been thrown forward onto the gun-sight and killed, or knocked unconscious and drowned; the circumstances remain unknown.
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were over stating their success. The Air
Ministry also accelerated a plan to introduce the Spitfire IX to restore qualitative parity with the Fw 190 which was inflicting many losses against British fighters; primarily through German pilots taking full advantage of its superior performance over the Spitfire V. Finucane took at least one flight in the Spitfire IX, in the personal aircraft of commanding officer
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1877:, they targeted machine gun positions. Finucane was hit in the radiator at 12:22. His wingman, Alan Aikman, notified him of the white plume of smoke and Finucane acknowledged it with a thumbs up. Standard regulations insisted the wing carry on the mission even if the leader was in trouble. Radio silence was maintained so the enemy radio-interception services would not know a person of importance was hit.
729:, while awaiting a fighter squadron posting. Finucane made his first flight in a Spitfire on 3 July 1940 and made 26 such flights in nine days. The pilots were tested on radio transmission, handling, formation flying and aerobatics. On 11 July 1940 he was permitted just one firing practice. At the end of his stay at 7 OTU, he had logged 2 hours 40 minutes on the Magister, 2 hours 25 minutes on the
347:. In 1936, the family moved to England, where he developed an interest in aviation. Finucane was keen to fly, applied to join the RAF and was accepted for training as a pilot in August 1938. After a shaky training career, in which he crash-landed on one occasion, he received news that he had completed flight training. In JuneâJuly 1940, he began conversion training on the
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followed it briefly and it caught fire while emitting white smoke. Another Bf 109 turned in to attack
Finucane but was shot down by Chisholm. Fighting their way back to the Channel Finucane dived and shot down a Bf 109 which went into a spin before he lost sight of it at approximately 500 ft. Three successes had inflated Finucane's tally to 17.
389:. Within six months, he was credited a further six individual victories, bringing his tally to 28. Four more were damaged, four were shared destroyed and two credited as individual probable victories and one shared probable. In June 1942, he became the RAF's youngest wing commander in its history. Finucane was appointed to lead the Hornchurch Wing.
889:. Finucane claimed a Bf 109 shot down and damaged another, leaving the Messerschmitt streaming smoke. Finucane lost contact with it in cloud and he claimed as a probable. One Bf 109 was lost from JG 51 and the pilot wounded. Two more were 80 percent damaged. 65 Squadron suffered no losses. On 18 August Finucane was involved in the
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Manston toward France. Off the coast, they strafed a small ship and turned north to return home. Finucane spotted two aircraft taking off from Mardyck but lost sight of them. Both Spitfires dropped to sea level. Minutes later two enemy fighters came towards them. They were identified as
927:. A squadron report on 9 September noted that Finucane was learning quickly and showing signs of becoming an efficient combat leader; "I have great hopes of this officer. He is keen and intelligent and shows likelihood of becoming a very efficient leader. Is being trained as a leader and is learning quickly."
807:, the squadron attacked 30 Messerschmitt Bf 109s several thousand feet below them. Evading a German counterattack Finucane dived upon a formation of 12 enemy fighters. He fired from 250 to 50 yd (229 to 46 m), causing one Bf 109 to crash into the Channel. The victory was witnessed by
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Opponents were also from JG 26. Morning victory cannot be identified. In the afternoon I. and II. JG 26 took off to meet the second RAF operation of the day but missed it. JG 2 did intercept and lost three Bf 109s and their pilots. JG 2 and JG 26 met the third operation.
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requested proof from Sholto
Douglas to demonstrate Fighter Command's claims were accurate. Douglas issued him with combat reports from the Kenley Wing which stated two German aircraft were seen to hit the ground and one pilot bailed out. These claims cannot be substantiated through German losses. One
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operation. Seven of 602 Squadron fired on warships and caught the images on cine gun-camera. The German operation was a success and on 19 February 1942 Finucane was ordered to London with his former squadron-mate Keith
Truscott. He gave evidence before the Fuller Enquiry which reported on the failure
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which specialised in combat wounds. While recovering
Finucane was sent messages of congratulations by Trafford Leigh-Mallory AOC 11 Group. The Air Ministry sought to take advantage of Finucane's reputation by asking him to assist with morale and propaganda activities. On 22 October he read out an Air
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leak whilst climbing and the cockpit filled with escaping vapour from the cooling liquid condensing on the hot engine. Suddenly his radio transmission failed. Still, he managed a wheels-up landing at
Rochford. 65 Squadron was in action again at 12:20 and engaged enemy aircraft but suffered no losses.
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on 21 March 1939. On 23 June, he was classed as average again, but with low marks: 2,010 out of 3,400 or 59 per cent. Pilot ability was assessed as 400 out of 750; officer qualities 450 of 750; and in the written exams 837 of 1,300. Examined in navigation, meteorology, engine mechanics, and armament,
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along in his ailing
Spitfire. Finally, approximately 8 miles (13 km) off Le Touquet, he broke radio silence and sent his last message. Aikman, flying alongside Finucane, saw him pull back the canopy, and before taking off his helmet, said "This is it, Butch". It was a wellâexecuted landing, but
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trainer. Finucane was slow to come to grips with handling the aircraft and he suffered a series of mishaps. During his training, on 7 September, he nearly flew into an airfield boundary hedge. He struggled with landing. Four days later, his tyre burst on a landing approach. The Moth bounced up into
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at Kingsway, London, on his way to work. Eight weeks later, in June 1938, he was invited for an interview. He showed a keenness to fly, sound school leaving certificate qualifications and a good sporting record. After waiting two months, in August 1938 Brendan Finucane was ordered to report to the 6
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2 (Fighter Wing 2) âare very difficult to verify. Only two of the 30 volumes of War Diaries produced by JG 26 survived the war. Historian Donald Caldwell has attempted to use what limited German material is available to compare losses and air victory claims but acknowledges the lack of sources
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to help verify combat claims. Finucane used footage to verify two claims on 2 April. Despite two clear images of two Fw 190s being hit he was credited only with one damaged. 602 had been prompted to use the cameras because the Command thought the squadron's claims were excessive and the pilots
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arrived at the rendezvous 30 minutes early and veered off to England. Four wings crossed the coast at 07:12 at 18,000 ft. The Germans reacted and there followed a large air battle which the squadron claimed four Bf 109sâtwo by Finucane. 452 Squadron were now the most successful in Fighter
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yielded another response from the Luftwaffe. Kenley performed the role of escort wing. Eight Bf 109s engaged at 9,000 ft and 452 claimed seven. Finucane engaged one which caught fire and emitted a lot of white smoke. He then opened fire on another from 10 yards after his gun sight failed.
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Finucane was now one of the 45 pilots in his class to have completed 100 hours of piloting time on aircraft since joining the RAF. After completing basic flight training on 28 October 1938, Finucane was classed as an average pilot, but deemed to be competent enough to be assigned to advanced flying
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in October 1919, where Thomas found a job as a bank cashier. The job did not pay well, but the two managed on his meagre wages. In early 1920, they moved to Grove Road in the Rathmines district, and Brendan was born in October. Soon afterwards, Brendan and his mother were nearly killed, when caught
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cost Fighter Command 8 fighters for 15 claims. The squadron celebrated with a night of drinking. Walking back to their quarters Finucane jumped Croydon Town hall's stone balustrade parapet which hid an 18-foot drop the other side which broke his heel bone and put him in hospital for several weeks.
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started at 18,000 ft and ended near 4,000 ft. Finucane claimed one destroyed and one probable. One fell near Gosnay the other was left pouring black smoke at only 500 ft in the Calais area. Truscott claimed a third but 452 lost two pilotsâBill Eccleton and Dick Gazzard. The squadron
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began at 07:25, and once again the wing was sent to Saint Omer. Near Gravelines eight to ten Bf 109s engaged 485 squadron. At the customary 100 yards a two-second burstâhis secondâput the first enemy aircraft into a spin. Pilot Officer Truscott witnessed it diving steeply at 1,000 ft and
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five Bf 109Fs were sighted one thousand feet above and in front travelling past the Spitfires. The German fighters shadowed the flight before three detached and dived to attack, curving in from behind. The Spitfires turned into them. Finucane missed with his first burst of fire and chased the
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and JG 26. Finucane engaged 8 Bf 109s and other units engaged three flights of 10 Bf 109s in total. Finucane was able to position himself behind a straggler after firing 90 rounds the Bf 109 was hit and the pilot bailed out. Fighter Command claimed seven destroyed, two probably
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on 13 May and given temporary command of the squadron while Dutton was injured. While at 452 Finucane became a popular commander and encouraged a more relaxed atmosphere, which he believed would help him get more out of the Australian pilots. He was now in command of 23 pilots, 16 fighters and 130
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headquarters. En route, Galland took a detour over the English coast and attacked several flights of Spitfires, claiming two 266 squadrons shot down. Galland's landing-gear fell down during the battle, possibly leading Finucane to claim it as destroyed. Both German pilots returned to France, their
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and broke off for lack of fuel. They left the Ju 88 on fire in both engines and flying at 50 feet. The pilot had proven a skilful opponent. The Ju 88 flew low-level skidding turns and into the sun where the glare prevented the British pilots from gaining a clear view. The rear gunner was
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which was used for advanced training. His positioning in the air was poor and he struggled to hold a good landing pattern. One of his instructors remarked, "the ground was never quite where Paddy expected it to be!" After failing a test with Squadron Leader Dickie Legg, his situation was reviewed.
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Roland Morris was an experienced instructor, with more than 2,000 hours. He was critical of Finucane's habit of trying to force the aircraft to do what he wanted, instead of coaxing it. Despite a series of blunders, Finucane wanted to fly solo. At that time, Finucane was five hours flight training
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Finucane had completed 108 fighter operations over France by the fourth week of June 1942. On 27 June, Leigh-Mallory, with the approval of Sholto Douglas, promoted Finucane to wing commander. Finucane became the youngest wing commander in the RAF, and was to lead the Hornchurch Wing. Duncan Smith
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On 20 February 1942 Finucane flew a two-Spitfire sortie to Dunkirk, France. The last few days had been monotonous and Finucane was eager to fly and asked Dick Lewisâa 29-year-old Australian who had put his age down so he was accepted for pilot trainingâto fly as his wingman. At 10:55 GMT Finucane
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took place and 452 participated. Blenheims attacked the port of Boulogne protected by 19 squadrons from six wings. Between Le Touquet and mid-Channel at 12:20 the RAF formations were engaged by approximately 50 Bf 109s. Finucane falsely claimed a Bf 109 S.W. Le Touquet 12.22-40 hrs. at
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they were engaged by enemy aircraft. Finucane hit a Bf 109 which exploded forcing him to fly through the debris but within minutes 452 had lost three Spitfires. Finding himself and his wingman, Sergeant Chisholm alone he shot down a Bf 109 that attempted to attack his squadron-mate. He
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because it had the code W adorned on the fuselage. The Spitfire that Finucane damaged in the collision with Dutton earlier also had this letter. Superstition compelled him to fly with a W-decorated fighter for good luck. On Saturday 16 August 1941 Finucane celebrated his greatest success in this
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who had destroyed 10 enemy aircraft. Finucane called him the scruffiest man in the squadron, but was envious of Franklin's skill and was keen to emulate him. Anxious to get more experience, Finucane loitered around dispersal hoping to build up flight time on the Spitfire by asking as many senior
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20,000 ft., but it was his no. 2 Sgt Roderick Aeneas Chisholme (Red 2) in Spitfire Mk.VB W3520, who bailed out and was captured. He was shot down either by Hptm. Seifert or Priller, both Luftwaffe Experten. Chisholm escaped in 1942 and spent the next three years evading recapture through
1817:. Finucane fought an Fw 190 from 23,000 to 8,000 ft. He claimed it shot down and it was witnessed by Sergeant Paul Green. Fighter Command claimed eight for the loss of six. JG 26 recorded no losses in the battle and the Germans issued a communiqué on losses. Air Chief Marshal
1546:. 452 met resistance and Bf 109s engaged the Wing. Finucane claimed two at around 15:25 GMT. Chisholm witnessed the first one explode and the second victory burst into flames and dived out of control. The Air Ministry released the details of the operation to the press that night. The
1114:. On the way back in the afternoon he claimed one Bf 109 destroyed. This, his fifth victory, made him an official fighter ace. However, according to other accounts, only two Bf 109s were involved in the brief air battle. Finucane's and 65's likely opponents in the battle was
573:. Despite his Republican past, the senior Finucane agreed, believing a military career would provide a sense of direction lacking in his own youth. His parents cashed in their insurance policies, even though they needed the money and Thomas Andrew Finucane had been made unemployed.
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the air and Finucane barely recovered to make a heavy landing, although this time he was praised by his instructor. As they climbed out, they saw that the landing gear had been destroyed. Further heavy contact, said Finucane, " there would have been no more Brendan or Mr. Morris!"
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The success of 452 and its highest scoring pilot Brendan Finucane brought fame and publicity and information about the squadron's exploits was released by the Air Ministry to the press. That same day, Sunday 21 September 1941, 452 escorted Blenheims to Gosnay once more on
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attracted attention through its successes and Sholto Douglas visited them on 21 August. The following day Finucane was awarded a Bar to the DFC. The citation read, "Flight Lieutenant Finucane has been largely responsible for the fighting spirit of the unit."
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On 12 February 1942 station commander Beamish took off and headed over the English Channel with wingman for an early morning patrol. Reaching mid-Channel they sighted many ships and realised they had over-flown strong German naval forces. The German navy
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emblem as his personal insignia. Jimmy Firth, his airframe rigger and 'Speedy' Moore, a Canadian engine fitter, were attempting to put an outline of the design on. Poorly done, it attracted the attention of Maurice Pownhall, a professional in
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were initiated by sending small bomber formations protected by large numbers of fighters. The escalation of offensive operations throughout 1941 was designed to draw up the Luftwaffe as Douglas' Command took an increasingly offensive stance.
431:. Her mother had travelled across Canada at a young age, and Florence moved to Dublin to seek her own adventure. She accepted the risks associated with living in the city. In 1919, she met Thomas Andrew Finucane, who had been involved in the
1075:. Leading high cover, Finucane claimed another Bf 109 over Cap d'Alprech as three German fighters attempted to attack the other squadrons from behind. It was seen to crash into woodland. On 26 February 1941, 65 Squadron was posted to
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6714. Galland's logbook states it was an F-2, but photographic evidence suggests it was an F-0 pre-production variant. The source mentions an RAF pilot claiming him as a victory. Both of Galland's claims were made at 17:50â18:00 CET.
415:. Official records differ over the exact total. After the war it was confirmed that two of Finucane's "probable" victories had, in fact, been destroyed but were not officially included. His total victory count could be as high as 32.
378:. During this period, Finucane had his most successful period of operations, destroying 20 German aircraft, sharing in the destruction of three, with two damaged and another two probably destroyed from 4 January to 13 October 1941.
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emblems encircling it. Finucane was not pleased with the decoration and ordered it removed. On 4 October he was given temporary command of the squadron when his commanding officer went on leave. On 11 October, he was awarded the
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leave the possibility for error. From June 1941 to the spring, 1942, Fighter Command claimed 711 enemy aircraft while losing 411. According to available German records, the loss to JG 2 and JG 26 were reportedly 103.
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to declare war on Germany, and beginning the war in Europe. Finucane's piloting skills were far from being at the acceptable level for a fighter pilot. He continued in this trend until May 1940, when he was assigned to flying
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JG 2 claimed no losses. JG 26 suffered two losses. One Fw 190 crash-landed after combat and a Peter Göring was shot down and killed in a Bf 109. According to the War Diary, Göring was shot down by a
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and had to dive out of the fight. Truscott, according to his own logbook, shot at a German pilot in a parachute. The attack was frowned upon but the Australian argued leaving an enemy to live to fight again was unwise.
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26 September 1941 â Acting Flight Lieutenant Brendan Finucane DFC (41276) of No. 452 (RAAF) Squadron is awarded a second Bar to the Distinguished Flying Cross for gallantry displayed in flying operation against the
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Finucane spent the winter of 1939â40 gaining as much flight practice as possible. He was unable to gain any hours in fighter aircraft. He was abruptly transferred to the practice and parachute test flight centre at
2201:. III./JG 26 claimed one Spitfire without loss. Two Hurricanes were confirmed shot down with another missing. Two more collided. Four Spitfires were lost during the day; all in action with Bf 109s.
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9 September 1941 â Acting Flight Lieutenant Brendan Finucane DFC (41276) of No. 452 (RAAF) Squadron is awarded a Bar to the Distinguished Flying Cross for gallantry displayed in flying operation against the
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Albert Schlager was killed. Another pilot parachuted to safety. According to the JG 26 War Diary only two Bf 109s were lost and a number of RAF aces' claims cannot be verified through this record.
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two-seater car and headed into the town to seek out acquaintances of a squadron-mate. After seeing the destruction in the city Finucane said "Until this war is won we must shoot every Jerry from the sky."
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was flown on 20 September 1941. A three-pronged attack was planned involving 23 squadrons and 270 Spitfires with bomber units acting as decoys. The Kenley wing was to provide escort for bombers hitting
483:(IRA). In 1921, Brendan's brother Raymond was born, followed by sisters Clare and Monica, and a brother, Kevin. The household was somewhat split over religious and political issues. Their father was a
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JG 2 lost two pilots killed over Cherbourg and Boulogne. III./JG 26 suffered damage to one Bf 109. There is no mention in the JG 26 War Diary of further losses in men or aircraft.
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717:. Fighter Command now needed an influx of pilots, after losses in Western Europe. Finucane's flying had improved and on 27 June 1940, he was posted to 7 Operational Training Unit (7 OTU), at
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Don't ditch her, Truscott. If you are over water and in trouble, bail out. Get out of her fast. She doesn't take to water like a duck; she takes to it like a fish and goes straight down.
773:. The following day, he became operational. The Battle of Britain was slowly escalating and air fighting increased with a series of German air attacks against British shipping in the
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blood. It made me mad. Good Dublin blood should not be wasted. Just then things began to go blackâhowever I managed to land back at dispersal without a crackâup will never be known.
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officers for as many hours practice as was possible. Finucane was granted a few flights to improve his handling of the fighter before he was assigned to B Flight or Green Section.
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behind the rest of his group, but he made a successful solo trip on 21 September, after the completion of 14:05 hours piloting. The flight was not without fault; Finucane nearly
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shot down. Galland and his wingman, Hans-JĂŒrgen Westphal, returned to base without incident. The JG 26 war diary states that Galland flew a Bf 109F for the first timeâ
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which had been taken on charge by the unit on 26 July. On 12 August, he took off to intercept a raid at 11:30. Climbing to 26,000 feet (7,900 m), 10 miles (16 km) off
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Finucane was credited with 28 aerial victories, five probably destroyed, six shared destroyed, one shared probable victory and eight damaged. Included in his total were 23
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On 15 July 1942, Finucane took off with his flight for a mission over France. His Spitfire was damaged by ground-fire. Finucane attempted to fly back to England across the
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also firing accurately, hitting Finucane's fighter with a few well-placed rounds. The Ju 88 was credited as shared destroyed. The share was with Sergeant H. Orchard.
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docks; another on 28 March and one Bf 109 and another Fw 190 on 17 May 1942. Four aircraft were claimed as shared, two probably destroyed and four damaged.
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yielded two victoriesâone over Saint Omer and another just out to sea off Boulogne. Attempting a third attack Finucane hit a Bf 109 in a climbing attack but
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once again targeted the Gosnay power station escorting six 2 Group Blenheims. JG 2 and JG 26âthe only Luftwaffe wings in the westâreacted. A series of
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had planned to use the headline "Finucane wants 3 for his 21st â 21 for his 21st birthday". Editions were changed overnight to "Finucane wants one more". The
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filmed the squadron's sortie on 26 March, as the fighters took off and landed. This operation was significant as Finucane's unit was also making use of
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operation on 3 August 1941. In the evening the Wing crossed out over RAF Manston at 18,000 ft and then dropped to 13,000 ft over the coast at
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he achieved marks of 77, 54, 50, and 65 percent. At this time, he flew radio-controlled aircraft for the Targeting Section. On 10 July, he crashed a
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Air War 1941: The Turning Point: Part One: The Day by Day Account of Air Operations Over Northwest Europe: From the Battle of Britain to the Blitz
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65 Squadron remained in the battle until its end in October 1940, but Finucane gained no further successes. On 8 November the unit transferred to
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and had a 10-minute flight. Brendan expressed his desire to become a pilot, an ambition which strengthened during holiday visits to air shows at
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are named after Battle of Britain pilots, including Finucane Rise. There is a small estate, Finucane Court, with a plaque dedicated to him in
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On 15 July, Finucane was killed at the age of 21 while leading the Hornchurch Wing in a fighter "Ramrod"âground attackâoperation targeting a
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after staging down to the coast through England. Flying as the middle-squadron at 18,000 ft Finucane's flight crossed the coast east of
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and a strict Catholic. Their mother, however, encouraged the elder brothers to adopt a more liberal leaning in life. Brendan was educated at
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1091:'s sector where air-to-air combat was very uncommon in daylight. The stay at Lindsey was short. On 14 April 1941, Finucane was posted as a
455:. Thomas Finucane had ceased his political activism shortly before the couple married in October 1919, and after Florence had converted to
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1562:, ran the headline "Spitfire Finucane shoots down 20 Nazis" . Most of the headlines carried pictures of the squadron in the aftermath of
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JG 2 lost two Bf 109s shot down, one of which was destroyed. Finucane made a claim at 18:30 GMT. At 19:30 CET, the same time,
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played there. One evening he met Jean Woolford who was to become his fiancé. Whatever time Finucane could spend on leave was spent in
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and four Spitfires between 14 and 27 August. While at Turnhouse, on 3 September, Finucane was confirmed in his rank and promoted to
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Finucane had personally destroyed 15. The successes achieved are undoubtedly due to this officer's brilliant leadership and example
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The JG 26 War Diary noted the forceâlanding of one Bf 109E. No further losses are mentioned for JG 2 or JG 26.
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and one crash-landed back in France, 80 percent destroyed. Two pilots were captured and the third wounded. Pilot names unknown.
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in bad weather, which did not improve his standing as a pilot. He escaped with a cut thumb. On 29 August, he was re-graded as a
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The Kenley Wing claimed 5 Fw 190s shot down but according to the JG 26 War Diary, III./JG 26 lost no aircraft.
366:. During the campaign, he was credited with two enemies destroyed, two probably destroyed and one damaged. Promoted to acting
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Finucane's start at No. 452 was unimpressive. On 3 May 1941 while on a recognition flight with his new commanding officer,
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602 Squadron claimed one destroyed, three probable and one damaged; III./JG 26 lost one Fw 190 and one damaged.
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at 22,000 ft to tempt the Luftwaffe to send fighter units into battle. III./JG 26 scrambled to intercept with a
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Orchard in Finucane's flight. He landed at 11:45. While the squadron was refuelling and assembling for another patrol at
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13 May 1941 â "in recognition of gallantry displayed in flying operations against the enemy" Finucane was awarded the
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but was forced to ditch into the sea and subsequently vanished. After his death, Finucane's brother Raymond served in
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morale and fighting spirit of his unit. Flight Lieutenant Finucane has personally destroyed fifteen hostile aircraft.
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while Barry Haydon and Geoff Chapman were shot down. Bader was also captured after being shot down by friendly-fire.
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and France. The operations were to be conducted by three squadrons to harass German air defences. On 10 January 1941
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The cockpit was awash with blood. It was not until I was feeling a touch sick and dizzy it dawned on me that it was
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Brendan Finucane was born on 16 October 1920, the first child of Thomas and Florence Finucane of 13 Rathmines Road,
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killed but no figure is given for the number of fighters lost. One II./JG 2 Bf 109 belly-landed damaged.
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21 October 1941 â Acting Flight Lieutenant Brendan Finucane DFC (41276) of No. 452 (RAAF) Squadron is awarded a
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Number 44. 12 Group flew as the lower echelon with Spitfire squadrons 452, 65 and 266. Two 11 Group wings from
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Bf 109s shot down over the Channel by an unknown British fighter unit. One pilot was unhurt, the other, a
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According to German records, 452's opponents on that date were JG 26. The Germans reported two losses.
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code YT-W, he took off at 08:45. The Spitfire was worn, having served in combat since April. It developed a
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The unit opposing Finucane's Squadron was III./JG 2. Three Bf 109F-2s crash-landed after combat.
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Finucane returned to operations on 13 March; 602 had been strengthened by the arrival of Flight Lieutenant
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Born into a Catholic family, Finucane grew up during the period also known as the "early troubles" and the
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602 Squadron claimed two destroyed in total; Two JG 26 Fw 190s force landed with battle damage.
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cannon in each wing to supplement four 7.7 mm (0.303 in) Browning machine guns. Finucane chose
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but were relatively inexperienced units. One of them, 602, was commanded by the seasoned Squadron Leader
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The phrase was and is used by academics to describe the conflicts in the 1920s but, more recently, the
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Finucane claimed three more successes in the spring, one Fw 190 on 26 March while escorting 24
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and the German night attacks began and lasted in to the following spring. Finucane billeted near
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in Dublin. Thomas' father, Brendan Finucane's grandfather, was an Irishman who had served in the
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Claimed south east of Mardyck at 17:39. Two Fw 190s were recorded lost. 4./JG 26 lost
2074:(JG 51âFighter Wing 51). Four were claimed destroyed. Two Bf 109s were shot down over
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Eberle was wounded. The other pilot is unknown. Finucane claimed his victory over the Channel.
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4172âfactory number), piloted by an unknown pilot, sustained 35% damage in aerial combat over
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at 17,000 feet (5,200 m). They chased the Ju 88 to within 5 miles (8.0 km) of
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Legg was persuaded to keep him after Finucane showed improvement and a steely determination.
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school. With effect from the following day, he was granted a short-service commission as an
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The Bf 109 lost its tail unit. The day's successes were victory numbers 9, 10 and 11.
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45 took place 40 minutes later. Finucane's success was the first victory for the squadron.
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1137:(General of Fighter Forces). Galland had taken off with his wingman and a crate containing
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The following day, 15 April, he flew his final sortie with 65 Squadron flying support for
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of JG 26 engaged the early morning circus. Losses not listed in the unit war diary.
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1921:) where Brendan and his brother Ray first flew. Finucane's name is also inscribed on the
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arrived as the new station commander. Beamish promoted Finucane instantly to the rank of
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For the next few days, Finucane did not scramble. On 1 August, he was assigned Spitfire
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to their home bases in Germany via the Channel. The Luftwaffe protected the ships with
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Josef Heyarts engaged a Spitfire in a lengthy dogfight and was shot down and killed.
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and Marlborough Street. At 10, Brendan showed a keen interest in sport, particularly
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Brendan Finucane's Spitfire, with a shamrock marking his initials. It was nicknamed
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The squadron re-equipped with Mk. II's in May 1941 and Finucane was assigned serial
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on 14 November 1941. On 22 November he moved to the former luxury Palace Hotel in
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On 5 February, Finucane participated in the third Circus operation. 65 supported
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RAF Fighter Command claims against the main British opponents in 1941 and 1942â
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Kenley Wing claimed 7 victories; One Fw 190 was lost; III./JG 26's
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Claimed one Bf 109 destroyed at 17:30. It appears that Finucane claimed
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This victory appears to have been misidentified. The aircraft was probably a
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Finucane after being wounded in combat with Fw 190s on 20 February 1942.
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Within days, Finucane had taken to the skies with his instructor, flying the
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school in North Richmond Street. There he became a successful rugby player,
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Messerschmitt Bf 109 im Einsatz bei der III./Jagdgeschwader 3 in 1940â1945
3122:. Philadelphia, PA, USA: Running Press Book Publishers, Inc. p. 311.
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Finucane took leave in early September and his award for a second Bar was
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1308:. While there Finucane developed a friendship with the Australian pilot
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was getting under-way. No. 65 Squadron boasted several aces, including
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on 27 August 1941 was meant as an escort mission but the Blenheims of
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Bader's Last Fight: An In-Depth Investigation of a Great WWII Mystery
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operation that Finucane had to draw lots. The squadron re-fuelled at
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on 19 January, Finucane was one of two Spitfires that intercepted a
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The Hornchurch Wing bounced and shot down two Bf 109s from 5.
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engaged the operation as it attacked their airfield at Saint-Omer-
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supported them. Not many of the Spitfires got airborne. Alongside
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leading Bf 109 into cloud while following the Bf 109's
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1941:. The Finucane family donated Brendan Finucane's uniform to the
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Finucane flew slowly out to sea, talking calmly to Aikman as he
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airfields. In August 1933, the family moved to New Grange Road,
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but without bombers) along with Rhubarb and Circus operations.
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for gallantry displayed in flying operation against the enemy:
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The Story of the Spitfire: An Operational and Combat History
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The Most Dangerous Enemy: A History of the Battle of Britain
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435:. Thomas Finucane had been taught mathematics at college by
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and the stories elevated Finucane to national hero status.
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Wing Commander Paddy Finucane (Brendan Finucane): A Memoir
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loaded into the fuselage of his Bf 109 to deliver to
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until the city was liberated in 1944. On 12 October 1941
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squadrons from North Weald and the escort cover wing was
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037 "Black 2". Both were lost in combat with Spitfires.
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17:17 25 miles (40 km) north-northwest of Le Havre
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who was shot down by ground-fire in the morning patrol.
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on a plateau near Kenley Common just south of London in
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Flying Officer Brendan Finucane (41276)âNo. 65 Squadron
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At Montrose, Finucane struggled with the more powerful
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claimed four Hurricanes and three Spitfires. One III.
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L. Koch and one other man killed. Aircraft destroyed.
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962:. Finucane heard the drone of German bombers over the
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covered by Bf 109s. The Bf 110s were led by
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Ministry-approved description of his service for the
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spinning. At midday 452, 602 and 485 participated in
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Battle of Britain Memorial â the Spitfire MkVb BM308
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Byrne, Maurice (2006). "The Ace with the Shamrock".
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on 12 July 1940, arriving the next day, just as the
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07:20 3 miles (4.8 km) northwest of Gravelines
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Finucane to Keith Truscott upon his arrival at 452.
514:. Brendan started school at the Christian Brothers
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2710:11:55 15 miles (24 km) northwest of Le Havre
2438:17:40 15â20 miles (24â32 km) east of Boulogne
2390:15:35 5 miles (8.0 km) northwest of Abbeville
2306:18:30 15 miles (24 km) northeast of Boulogne
1537:The Spitfire V. Finucane flew these from mid-1941.
374:flying offensive patrols over Franceâknown as the
5092:RTĂ radio documentary on Brendan "Paddy" Finucane
4878:] (in German). Eutin, Germany: Struve-Druck.
2625:17:39 5 miles (8.0 km) southeast of Mardyck
2304:18:30 15 miles (24 km) northeast of Boulogne
1383:in which five Wings escorted five Blenheims from
1375:452 Squadron, 1941. Finucane is fourth from left.
1312:, who joined 452 in May 1941. The two frequented
1280:destroyed and seven damaged for three Spitfires.
586:Elementary and Reserve Flying Training School at
471:between the temporary constables employed by the
317:; 16 October 1920 â 15 July 1942), known as
6114:Royal Air Force personnel killed in World War II
6045:
2871:violence dating from the 1960s to the late 1990s
1747:along with escorts. The operation ran a British
1268:which was to act as a decoy. Five miles west of
815:, the airfield came under a low-level attack by
644:, arriving at Montrose after a 10-hour journey.
4819:Belfast's Unholy War: The Troubles of the 1920s
4652:Darwin Spitfires: The Real Battle for Australia
1913:. A rose was planted in the memorial garden in
1477:Keith Truscott reflecting on his time with 452.
950:. The squadron remained idle for the winter as
672:(on probation), with the service number 41276.
5039:(Supplement). 26 September 1941. p. 5595.
1272:at 15:00 GMT they were engaged by elements of
1260:the wing split into four groups and headed to
1040:(bomber escort and anti-shipping operations);
6074:Companions of the Distinguished Service Order
5025:(Supplement). 9 September 1941. p. 5217.
4935:
3854:
2413:15:25 20 miles (32 km) east of Hardelot
2255:7:25â30 miles (48 km) west of Saint Omer
1665:from his hospital bed. Finucane was moved to
1600:21 October) for 21 enemy aircraft shot down.
1158:machines undamaged. Finucane was awarded the
737:and 22 hours and 20 minutes on the Spitfire.
443:, he served under de Valera's command in the
5053:(Supplement). 21 October 1941. p. 6103.
4892:
4869:
4100:
4088:
2411:15:25 20 miles (32 km) east of Hardelot
2161:10 miles (16 km) east of Cap D'Alprech
1264:. The sole charge was a Bristol Blenheim of
1909:Over 2,500 people attended his memorial at
601:The Hawker Hart, on which Finucane trained.
1955:Our Lady of Loreto and St Winefride's, Kew
1212:On 11 July 1941 Fighter Command conducted
4816:
4633:The JG 26 War Diary: Volume One 1939â1942
4551:The Fighter Aces of the R.A.F., 1939â1945
2920:
1019:. It ordered hit-and-run operations over
5043:
5029:
5015:
5011:(Supplement). 13 May 1941. p. 2745.
5001:
4954:
4915:
4893:Prien, Jochen; Stemmer, Gerhard (2002).
4870:Prien, Jochen; Stemmer, Gerhard (1996).
4630:
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4519:
4490:
4478:
4466:
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4208:
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3452:
3093:
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2893:
1900:
1892:
1532:
1370:
1199:
1050:
907:On 28 August, the squadron was moved to
596:
549:, decided to establish an office in the
4936:Sampson, Sammy; Franks, Norman (2002).
4725:
4706:
4687:
4573:. London: William Kimber & Co Ltd.
4379:
4355:
4316:
4292:
4268:
4244:
4220:
4136:
4076:
4064:
4052:
3384:
3372:
2185:and three Spitfires without loss. III.
1379:On 9 August Finucane was involved with
1059:after a successful sortie, October 1941
970:marked the city. They clambered into a
14:
6119:Royal Air Force pilots of World War II
6046:
4973:
4821:. Dublin, Ireland: Four Courts Press.
4763:
4744:
4649:
4618:(1, Spring 2006). Old Dublin Society.
4587:
4565:
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2908:
2639:067, "White 5" and 5./JG 26 lost
1953:Finucane and his family worshipped at
1573:operation. These formations flew from
787:came on 25 July 1940. Flying Spitfire
693:on 1 September, prompting Britain and
563:London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
6144:Military personnel from County Dublin
6139:Irish officers of the Royal Air Force
5110:
4850:
4797:
4668:
4654:. Kensington, New South Wales: UNSW.
4609:
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630:in Scotland. On 12 November, he left
351:. On 13 July, Finucane was posted to
321:amongst his colleagues, was an Irish
6017:
4571:Fighter Pilots of the RAF, 1939â1945
2238:5 miles (8.0 km) west of Lille
1967:
1829:from 88 and 107 squadrons to attack
1813:which targeted the railway yards at
1355:and set course for Saint-Omer. Near
740:
6094:People educated at Synge Street CBS
2750:One Fw 190 probably destroyed
2713:One Fw 190 probably destroyed
2337:One Bf 109 probably destroyed
2262:One Bf 109 probably destroyed
2140:(KG 76âBomber Wing 76). Crashed at
2130:One Junkers Ju 88 shared destroyed
2112:Joachim RĂŒcker. It crash-landed at
966:in the distance and watched as the
783:by the Luftwaffe. Finucane's first
675:
530:. Among his classmates were future
24:
6069:Aviators killed by being shot down
5059:
4923:. New York: Edmond Byrne Hackett.
576:
48:Finucane in his Spitfire with the
27:Irish RAF officer killed in action
25:
6155:
5085:
5068:Fighter Boys: Saving Britain 1940
2677:One Fw 190 shared destroyed
2584:One Bf 109 shared destroyed
2525:One Fw 190 shared destroyed
2281:Two Bf 109 shared destroyed
1685:personally decorated Finucane at
6026:
5998:
5986:
5974:
5954:List of World War II flying aces
4786:. New York: St. Martin's Press.
1972:
1948:
1768:to prevent the break-out before
1729:consisting of the capital ships
1160:Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
978:
934:and then on 29 November back to
915:to rest, having lost two pilots
705:In May, German forces began the
567:Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School
275:
42:
6124:Royal Air Force wing commanders
4802:. London, UK: McWhirter Twins.
4541:
3908:
3111:
1095:to the newly formed Australian
777:, a phase of the battle termed
725:. Finucane was to convert onto
618:the aircraft after taking off.
6079:Irish World War II flying aces
4784:Fighter Pilots of World War II
3324:, pp. 271, 280, 288, 292.
2863:
2459:12:00 southwest of Le Touquet
2344:(Squadron) of II./JG 26.
2099:, code U5+JK, belonging to I./
2092:One Messerschmitt Bf 110
1992:Chronicle of aerial victories
1324:, a favourite among pilots in
1287:
254:Brendan Eamonn Fergus Finucane
13:
1:
4692:. Air Research Publications.
2851:
2680:No JG 26 losses listed.
2591:Johannsen was killed with 7.
2576:17:35 off Gris NezâGravelines
2574:17:35 off Gris NezâGravelines
2572:17:35 off Gris NezâGravelines
2502:11:20â30 Off CalaisâGris Nez
2397:Three Bf 109s destroyed
2392:15:35 5 miles NW of Abbeville
2356:Franz Schwaiger were killed.
2309:Three Bf 109s destroyed
2257:west of Saint Omer 7:25â7:30
2067:No. 65 Squadron engaged III./
1943:Royal Air Force Museum London
1528:
1462:but made no claims. At 17:45
1003:In November 1940 Air Marshal
904:downing one of their number.
449:King's Own Scottish Borderers
418:
6104:People from Richmond, London
5070:. London: Harper Perennial.
4839:. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge.
4631:Caldwell, Donald L. (1996).
2008:
2005:
2002:
1999:
1996:
1888:
1709:Scottish lion rampant in red
1292:On 21 July 452 was moved to
1034:Operations Instruction No. 7
1032:, AOC 11 Group, promulgated
713:which fell quickly. In June
691:German forces invaded Poland
632:King's Cross railway station
453:North-West Frontier Province
7:
6064:Aviators from Dublin (city)
4817:Parkinson, Alan F. (2004).
4673:. London: Greenhill books.
4595:. London, UK: Aurum Press.
2831:Distinguished Service Order
2635:Werner Michalski killed in
2542:One Ju 88 shared destroyed
2416:Two Bf 109s destroyed
2372:Two Bf 109s destroyed
2241:One Bf 109s destroyed
2033:Two Bf 109s from III./
1594:Distinguished Service Order
594:. He arrived on 28 August.
235:Distinguished Service Order
10:
6160:
4978:. London: William Kimber.
4635:. London, UK: Grubstreet.
4553:. London: William Kimber.
3120:The Mammoth Book of Combat
2767:Distinguished Flying Cross
2733:One Fw 190 destroyed
2558:One Fw 190 destroyed
2520:15:30 Griz NezâSaint Omer
2481:Two Bf 109s destroyed
2478:13:20 Saint-OmerâBoulogne
2462:One Bf 109 destroyed
2215:One Bf 109 destroyed
2164:One Bf 109 destroyed
239:Distinguished Flying Cross
5944:
5653:
5338:
5247:
5172:
5121:
5116:with 10+ aerial victories
4955:Saunders, Andrew (2007).
4835:Philpott, Bryan. (1989).
4782:Jackson, Robert. (1976).
3951:. 5 June 1944. p. 12
3855:Sampson & Franks 2002
2759:
2674:10:37 MardyckâGravelines
2582:One Fw 190 destroyed
2580:One Bf 109 destroyed
2523:One Fw 190 destroyed
2476:13:18 Saint-OmerâBoulogne
2443:One Bf 109 destroyed
2335:One Bf 109 destroyed
2279:One Bf 109 destroyed
2260:One Bf 109 destroyed
2064:One Bf 109 probable
2062:One Bf 109 destroyed
2026:One Bf 109 destroyed
1991:
1981:26 (Fighter Wing 26) and
1933:. A number of streets in
1391:four miles south-west of
1302:Non-commissioned officers
707:Battle of the Netherlands
664:on a transport flight to
655:Finucane moved on to the
370:in April 1941, he joined
230:
186:
172:
158:
148:
138:
130:
118:
110:
89:
69:
57:
41:
34:
5066:Bishop, Patrick (2004).
4940:. London: Bounty Books.
4897:. Atglen, Pennsylvania:
4745:Franks, Norman (2008) .
4650:Cooper, Anthony (2011).
4612:Dublin Historical Record
4549:Baker, E. C. R. (1962).
4101:Prien & Stemmer 1996
4089:Prien & Stemmer 2002
3118:Lewis, Jon, ed. (2013).
2923:, pp. 14, 313, 316.
2856:
2697:One Fw 190 damaged
2661:One Fw 190 damaged
2628:One Fw 190 damaged
2612:One Fw 190 damaged
2555:16:00 north of Le Havre
2505:One Fw 190 damaged
2483:One Bf 109 damaged
2445:One Bf 109 damaged
2332:11:10 GravelinesâGosnay
2030:One Bf 109 damaged
2028:One Bf 109 probable
1860:
1652:Finucane was treated in
473:Royal Irish Constabulary
106:, German-occupied France
85:, County Dublin, Ireland
36:Brendan "Paddy" Finucane
4959:. London: Grub Street.
4798:Mason, Francis (1969).
4764:Franks, Norman (1998).
2658:07:45 south of Mardyck
2330:11:10 GravelinesâGosnay
2089:09.50 S of Selsey Bill
1917:in Dublin (home of the
1721:) were in the midst of
1134:General der Jagdflieger
1044:(the same operation as
1017:Sector Offensive Sweeps
745:Finucane was posted to
607:de Havilland Tiger Moth
5546:Eugeniusz Horbaczewski
4851:Price, Alfred (2010).
4768:. Midland Publishing.
4726:Foreman, John (2005).
4707:Foreman, John (2003).
4688:Foreman, John (1993).
3932:. Privately published.
2849:
2826:
2806:
2786:
2369:07:20 CalaisâGris Nez
1906:
1898:
1797:
1741:and the heavy cruiser
1640:
1538:
1522:Saint-Valery-sur-Somme
1474:
1402:. The escort wing was
1387:to a power station at
1376:
1209:
1060:
1030:Trafford Leigh-Mallory
1009:Air Officer Commanding
602:
565:. Brendan was sent to
400:and survived the war.
52:motif on the fuselage.
6099:People from Rathmines
5271:Bill Crawford-Compton
5112:British World War II
4974:Stokes, Doug (1983).
3948:The Argus (Melbourne)
3928:Rundle, Joan (2006).
3527:, pp. 62, 65â66.
2836:
2813:
2793:
2771:
2302:08:40 near Gravelines
2276:11:25 GosnayâBethune
1911:Westminster Cathedral
1904:
1896:
1847:W. G. G. Duncan Smith
1793:
1632:
1536:
1470:
1374:
1203:
1097:No. 452 Squadron RAAF
1054:
989:St. Catherine's Point
817:Messerschmitt Bf 110s
727:Supermarine Spitfires
600:
481:Irish Republican Army
475:(RIC), known as the "
405:Messerschmitt Bf 109s
196:European air campaign
167:No. 452 Squadron RAAF
131:Years of service
5672:(14 & 10 shared)
5664:(14 & 10 shared)
5586:William Dennis David
5426:Thomas Dalton-Morgan
5180:Robert Stanford Tuck
4103:, pp. 447, 476.
2608:Saint-Valery-en-Caux
2350:Reinhardt Braun and
2127:14:10 off Cherbourg
2042:No. 615 Squadron RAF
1761:Operation Donnerkeil
1497:No. 139 Squadron RAF
1443:Hispano-Suiza HS.404
1186:No. 303 Squadron RAF
1150:for his birthday at
1055:Finucane (left) and
830:Walter Rubensdörffer
733:, 15 minutes on the
624:acting pilot officer
571:British Armed Forces
557:, which was then in
462:The couple moved to
413:Messerschmitt Bf 110
398:No. 101 Squadron RAF
349:Supermarine Spitfire
181:No. 602 Squadron RAF
5896:(10 & 1 shared)
5888:(10 & 1 shared)
5840:(11 & 1 shared)
5832:(11 & 2 shared)
5768:(12 & 2 shared)
5712:(13 & 1 shared)
5704:(13 & 4 shared)
5680:(14 & 7 shared)
5589:(15 & 2 shared)
5581:(15 & 3 shared)
5517:(16 & 1 shared)
5509:(16 & 2 shared)
5501:(16 & 6 shared)
5413:(17 & 1 shared)
5405:(17 & 2 shared)
5397:(17 & 5 shared)
5378:Karel Kuttelwascher
4899:Schiffer Publishing
4837:Famous Fighter Aces
4800:Battle Over Britain
4669:Delve, Ken (2007).
4532:Gazette & 35318
4520:Gazette & 35287
4491:Gazette & 35270
4479:Gazette & 35161
4187:, pp. 161â163.
4151:, pp. 126â127.
3869:, pp. 184â185.
3842:, pp. 180â181.
3794:, pp. 140â159.
3734:, pp. 211â212.
3710:, pp. 124â127.
3698:, pp. 118â124.
3686:, pp. 114â123.
3662:, pp. 104â109.
3635:, pp. 104â105.
3312:, pp. 104â105.
3196:, pp. 31, 189.
2971:, pp. 191â194.
2947:, pp. 191â192.
2518:15:30 E of Griz Nez
1923:Air Forces Memorial
1915:Baldonnel Aerodrome
1853:, on 26 June 1942.
1773:Edgar Ludlow-Hewitt
1500:Command in August.
1256:at 14:45 GMT. Over
1232:and the incomplete
1206:The Flying Shamrock
1144:JagdfliegerfĂŒhrer 2
1121:Geschwaderkommodore
1013:RAF Fighter Command
702:training aircraft.
163:No. 65 Squadron RAF
5050:The London Gazette
5036:The London Gazette
5022:The London Gazette
5008:The London Gazette
4938:Spitfire Offensive
4855:. London: Haynes.
3623:, pp. 97â101.
2423:Ulrich Dzialas 8.
2408:21 September 1941
2387:20 September 1941
2212:17:00 mid-Channel
1957:, where he was an
1907:
1905:Finucane's uniform
1899:
1842:gun camera footage
1788:Focke-Wulf Fw 190s
1723:Operation Cerberus
1696:. Five days later
1539:
1377:
1362:condensation trail
1326:blacked-out London
1210:
1061:
634:travelling on the
603:
561:and is now in the
551:West End of London
518:, a distinguished
445:1916 Easter Rising
409:Focke-Wulf Fw 190s
5962:
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5490:Witold Urbanowicz
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5077:978-0-00-653204-0
4996:978-0-947554-22-4
4985:978-0-7183-0279-5
4966:978-1-904943-96-9
4947:978-0-7537-1558-1
4908:978-0-7643-1681-4
4885:978-3-923457-33-5
4862:978-1-84425-820-8
4828:978-1-85182-792-3
4809:978-0-901928-00-9
4792:978-0-312-28875-4
4775:978-1-85780-075-3
4756:978-1-85780-286-3
4737:978-0-9538061-8-8
4699:978-1-871187-22-9
4680:978-1-85367-725-0
4661:978-1-74223-227-0
4642:978-1-898697-52-7
4602:978-1-85410-721-3
4580:978-0-7183-0519-2
3611:, pp. 95â97.
3599:, pp. 87â94.
3587:, pp. 70â76.
3563:, pp. 68â71.
3551:, pp. 66â67.
3539:, pp. 65â66.
3515:, pp. 60â62.
3479:, pp. 52â53.
3443:, pp. 49â51.
3411:, pp. 59â60.
3399:, pp. 58â59.
3348:, pp. 42â44.
3234:, pp. 36â40.
3211:, pp. 31â35.
3184:, pp. 30â31.
3160:, pp. 26â27.
3129:978-1-78033-917-7
3081:, pp. 22â24.
2757:
2756:
2747:13:50 Saint-Omer
2499:20 February 1942
2183:Hawker Hurricanes
2006:Type of aircraft
1968:Summary of career
1897:Finucane's medals
1807:James Harry Lacey
1770:Air Chief Marshal
1687:Buckingham Palace
1663:The World Goes By
1514:marshalling yards
1334:dance band leader
1124:(wing commander)
1101:flight lieutenant
1077:Kirton in Lindsey
1042:Fighter Roadstead
921:missing in action
891:large air battles
867:wounded in action
841:. 18 Do 17s from
755:Battle of Britain
741:Battle of Britain
711:Battle of Belgium
368:flight lieutenant
364:Battle of Britain
248:
247:
201:Battle of Britain
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2059:16:00 off Dover
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1093:Flight Commander
1089:No. 12 Group RAF
1025:'Circus' attacks
938:in the south at
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917:killed in action
887:Hannes Trautloft
836:Erprobungsgruppe
735:Hawker Hurricane
715:France collapsed
687:Vickers Virginia
676:Second World War
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2086:4 January 1941
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747:No. 65 Squadron
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5909:John Thompson
5907:
5902:
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5894:
5891:
5886:
5883:
5878:
5875:
5870:
5869:John Freeborn
5867:
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5859:
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5851:
5846:
5843:
5838:
5835:
5830:
5827:
5822:
5819:
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5813:Geoffrey Page
5811:
5806:
5803:
5798:
5795:
5790:
5787:
5782:
5779:
5774:
5771:
5766:
5765:James Storrar
5763:
5758:
5757:James O'Meara
5755:
5750:
5747:
5742:
5739:
5734:
5731:
5726:
5723:
5718:
5715:
5710:
5707:
5702:
5699:
5694:
5693:Peter Wykeham
5691:
5686:
5683:
5678:
5675:
5670:
5669:George Gilroy
5667:
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5610:Bunny Currant
5608:
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5560:
5555:
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5523:
5520:
5515:
5514:James Sanders
5512:
5507:
5504:
5499:
5496:
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5488:
5483:
5480:
5475:
5472:
5467:
5464:
5459:
5456:
5451:
5448:
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5440:
5435:
5432:
5427:
5424:
5419:
5416:
5411:
5410:William Rolls
5408:
5403:
5400:
5395:
5392:
5387:
5384:
5379:
5376:
5371:
5368:
5363:
5360:
5355:
5352:
5347:
5344:
5343:
5341:
5337:
5328:
5325:
5320:
5317:
5312:
5311:Douglas Bader
5309:
5304:
5301:
5296:
5293:
5288:
5285:
5280:
5277:
5272:
5269:
5264:
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4845:1-85260-025-X
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4509:
4504:
4502:
4500:
4492:
4487:
4480:
4475:
4468:
4467:Caldwell 1996
4463:
4456:
4455:Caldwell 1996
4451:
4444:
4443:Caldwell 1996
4439:
4432:
4431:Caldwell 1996
4427:
4420:
4419:Caldwell 1996
4415:
4408:
4407:Caldwell 1996
4403:
4401:
4393:
4392:Caldwell 1996
4388:
4381:
4376:
4369:
4368:Caldwell 1996
4364:
4357:
4352:
4345:
4344:Caldwell 1996
4340:
4338:
4330:
4329:Caldwell 1996
4325:
4318:
4313:
4306:
4305:Caldwell 1996
4301:
4294:
4289:
4282:
4281:Caldwell 1996
4277:
4271:, p. 96.
4270:
4265:
4258:
4257:Caldwell 1996
4253:
4247:, p. 93.
4246:
4241:
4234:
4233:Caldwell 1996
4229:
4223:, p. 91.
4222:
4217:
4210:
4209:Caldwell 1996
4205:
4199:, p. 97.
4198:
4197:Saunders 2007
4193:
4186:
4185:Caldwell 1996
4181:
4174:
4173:Caldwell 1996
4169:
4162:
4161:Caldwell 1996
4157:
4150:
4149:Caldwell 1996
4145:
4139:, p. 33.
4138:
4133:
4126:
4121:
4114:
4113:Caldwell 1996
4109:
4102:
4097:
4091:, p. 84.
4090:
4085:
4079:, p. 72.
4078:
4073:
4067:, p. 38.
4066:
4061:
4054:
4049:
4042:
4037:
4035:
4033:
4031:
4029:
4027:
4025:
4023:
4021:
4019:
4017:
4015:
4013:
4011:
4009:
4007:
4005:
4003:
4001:
3999:
3997:
3995:
3993:
3991:
3983:
3982:Caldwell 1996
3978:
3972:, p. iv.
3971:
3970:Caldwell 1996
3966:
3950:
3949:
3944:
3938:
3931:
3925:
3917:
3911:
3905:, p. 34.
3904:
3899:
3893:, p. 74.
3892:
3891:Reynolds 1942
3887:
3880:
3875:
3868:
3863:
3857:, p. 39.
3856:
3851:
3849:
3841:
3836:
3829:
3824:
3817:
3812:
3805:
3800:
3793:
3788:
3781:
3776:
3769:
3768:Caldwell 1996
3764:
3757:
3752:
3746:, p. 94.
3745:
3740:
3733:
3732:Caldwell 1996
3728:
3722:, p. 14.
3721:
3716:
3709:
3704:
3697:
3692:
3685:
3680:
3673:
3668:
3661:
3656:
3650:, p. 31.
3649:
3648:Reynolds 1942
3644:
3642:
3634:
3629:
3622:
3617:
3610:
3605:
3598:
3593:
3586:
3581:
3574:
3569:
3562:
3557:
3550:
3545:
3538:
3533:
3526:
3521:
3514:
3509:
3503:, p. 30.
3502:
3501:Reynolds 1942
3497:
3491:, p. 54.
3490:
3485:
3478:
3473:
3466:
3461:
3454:
3453:Caldwell 1996
3449:
3442:
3437:
3435:
3433:
3426:, p. 45.
3425:
3420:
3418:
3410:
3405:
3398:
3393:
3387:, p. 14.
3386:
3381:
3375:, p. 12.
3374:
3369:
3363:, p. 44.
3362:
3357:
3355:
3347:
3342:
3336:, p. 42.
3335:
3330:
3323:
3318:
3311:
3306:
3299:
3294:
3287:
3282:
3280:
3272:
3267:
3265:
3257:
3252:
3245:
3240:
3233:
3228:
3226:
3224:
3222:
3220:
3218:
3210:
3205:
3203:
3195:
3190:
3183:
3178:
3172:, p. 28.
3171:
3166:
3159:
3154:
3152:
3145:, p. 25.
3144:
3139:
3131:
3125:
3121:
3114:
3108:, p. 24.
3107:
3102:
3096:, p. 46.
3095:
3094:Reynolds 1942
3090:
3088:
3080:
3075:
3073:
3066:, p. 29.
3065:
3060:
3054:, p. 80.
3053:
3048:
3042:, p. 22.
3041:
3036:
3034:
3027:, p. 28.
3026:
3021:
3015:, p. 21.
3014:
3009:
3007:
3005:
2998:, p. 73.
2997:
2996:Reynolds 1942
2992:
2990:
2983:, p. 16.
2982:
2977:
2970:
2965:
2959:, p. 72.
2958:
2957:Reynolds 1942
2953:
2946:
2941:
2934:
2929:
2922:
2917:
2910:
2905:
2903:
2896:, p. 11.
2895:
2894:Reynolds 1942
2890:
2886:
2883:
2882:
2872:
2866:
2862:
2846:
2840:
2832:
2828:
2827:
2823:
2817:
2808:
2807:
2803:
2797:
2788:
2787:
2783:
2777:
2768:
2764:
2763:
2752:
2749:
2746:
2743:
2740:
2739:
2735:
2732:
2730:
2726:
2723:
2720:
2719:
2715:
2712:
2709:
2706:
2703:
2702:
2699:
2696:
2694:
2690:
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2683:
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2673:
2670:
2667:
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2660:
2657:
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2638:
2634:
2630:
2627:
2624:
2621:
2618:
2617:
2614:
2611:
2609:
2605:
2603:2 April 1942
2602:
2599:
2598:
2594:
2590:
2586:
2579:
2571:
2568:
2565:
2564:
2560:
2557:
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2522:
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2322:
2318:
2317:
2311:
2308:
2301:
2298:
2295:
2294:
2289:
2288:
2287:Unteroffizier
2283:
2278:
2275:
2272:
2269:
2268:
2264:
2259:
2254:
2251:
2248:
2247:
2243:
2240:
2237:
2235:11 July 1941
2234:
2231:
2230:
2225:
2221:
2220:Adolf Galland
2217:
2214:
2211:
2208:
2205:
2204:
2200:
2196:
2193:Bf 109 (
2192:
2188:
2184:
2180:
2176:
2172:
2170:
2166:
2163:
2160:
2157:
2154:
2153:
2149:
2148:
2143:
2139:
2137:
2133:Ju 88 of II./
2132:
2129:
2126:
2123:
2120:
2119:
2115:
2111:
2110:
2106:and flown by
2105:
2103:
2098:
2097:Dornier Do 17
2094:
2091:
2088:
2085:
2082:
2081:
2077:
2073:
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2066:
2061:
2058:
2055:
2052:
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2043:
2039:
2037:
2032:
2025:
2023:
2019:
2016:
2013:
2012:
1995:
1990:
1987:
1984:
1980:
1973:Air victories
1965:
1962:
1960:
1956:
1949:Personal life
1946:
1944:
1940:
1936:
1932:
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1920:
1916:
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1699:
1698:Group Captain
1695:
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1655:
1650:
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1603:The next day
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1482:On 19 August
1479:
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1433:
1429:
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1405:
1401:
1400:Douglas Bader
1398:
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1390:
1386:
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1373:
1369:
1367:
1363:
1358:
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1322:Regent Street
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1255:
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1243:
1239:
1235:
1231:
1230:609 Squadrons
1227:
1223:
1220:encompassing
1219:
1215:
1207:
1202:
1198:
1196:
1191:
1187:
1183:
1178:
1177:ground crew.
1175:
1171:
1168:
1163:
1162:on 25 April.
1161:
1156:
1154:
1149:
1146:
1145:
1140:
1136:
1135:
1130:
1128:
1123:
1122:
1117:
1116:Adolf Galland
1113:
1109:
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1022:
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1014:
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994:
993:Junkers Ju 88
990:
986:
979:Channel Front
976:
973:
969:
965:
964:Isle of Wight
961:
957:
953:
949:
945:
941:
937:
933:
928:
926:
922:
918:
914:
910:
909:RAF Turnhouse
905:
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901:
897:bombers from
896:
892:
888:
884:
882:
877:
876:
870:
868:
864:
863:
858:
856:
851:
850:Jeffrey Quill
847:
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840:
839:
837:
832:, commanding
831:
828:
827:
822:
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814:
810:
806:
802:
797:
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790:
786:
782:
781:
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772:
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760:
759:Bill Franklin
756:
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738:
736:
732:
731:Fairey Battle
728:
724:
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688:
684:
673:
671:
670:pilot officer
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584:
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560:
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541:
540:Philip Greene
537:
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338:aerial combat
335:
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330:fighter pilot
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40:
33:
30:
19:
6134:Wing leaders
6038:from Commons
6033:
6012:
5933:Minden Blake
5861:Allan Wright
5829:John Webster
5821:Edward Wells
5741:Joseph Kayll
5685:Donald McKay
5661:Ronald Berry
5642:George Unwin
5626:Ernest Mason
5602:John Baldwin
5530:Nigel Cullen
5474:James Rankin
5466:Newell Orton
5386:Albert Lewis
5220:Adolph Malan
5212:Neville Duke
5160:
5153:William Vale
5067:
5048:
5034:
5020:
5006:
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4956:
4937:
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4894:
4875:
4871:
4852:
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4799:
4783:
4765:
4746:
4730:. Red Kite.
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5677:Robert Boyd
5578:Adrian Boyd
5498:Tony Lovell
5458:Stanley Orr
5319:Billy Drake
5204:James Lacey
5196:Frank Carey
5188:John Braham
5114:flying aces
5045:"No. 35318"
5031:"No. 35287"
5017:"No. 35270"
5003:"No. 35161"
4749:. Midland.
4508:Stokes 1983
4125:Franks 2008
4041:Stokes 1983
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1851:64 Squadron
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1744:Prinz Eugen
1732:Scharnhorst
1694:RAF Redhill
1649:Circus 108A
1622:Circus 108A
1564:Circus 100B
1560:World War I
1509:Circus 100B
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1195:lithography
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960:Southampton
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6048:Categories
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5709:John Ellis
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1815:Hazebrouck
1811:Circus 114
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1234:RAF Kenley
1170:Roy Dutton
1153:Luftflotte
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780:Kanalkampf
683:RAF Henlow
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469:cross-fire
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419:Early life
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