1779:. 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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1419:. 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
1574:(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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841:, 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.
1353:. 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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1161:, 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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1696:. 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
558:. 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
1934:. 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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1866:, 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.
718:, 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
336:. 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.
378:. 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.
878:. 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
916:. 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."
796:, 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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This officer has fought with marked success during recent operations over Northern France and has destroyed a further six enemy aircraft. Of these, three were destroyed in one day and two in a single sortie on another occasion. His ability and courage have been reflected in the high standard of
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Recently during two sorties on consecutive days, Flight Lieutenant Finucane destroyed five Messerschmitt 109's bringing his total victories to at least 20. He has flown with this squadron since June 1941, during which time the squadron has destroyed 42 enemy aircraft of which Flight Lieutenant
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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
1806:. 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
1535:. 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
1103:. 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
562:. 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.
420:. 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
1064:. 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.
404:. 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.
367:. 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
2190:. 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
472:(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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He was engaged to Jean Woolford, who lived two doors away from his home in Castlegate, Richmond. She subsequently married, in 1944, another airman, Flying Officer Edward Crang from New Zealand.
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706:. 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
1918:. The memorial commemorates airmen who were lost in the Second World War and who have no known grave. The Battle of Britain Memorial on London's Embankment also includes his name as one of
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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.
762:. 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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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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1080:'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
444:. 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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1551:, 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.
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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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In April 1938, aged 17 and a half (the minimum application age), Finucane handed in his application to the
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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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602 Squadron claimed two probably destroyed; One JG 26 Fw 190 force landed with combat 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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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
2063:(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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1126:(General of Fighter Forces). Galland had taken off with his wingman and a crate containing
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of JG 26 engaged the early morning circus. Losses not listed in the unit war diary.
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1910:) 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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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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Kenley Wing claimed 7 victories; One Fw 190 was lost; III./JG 26's
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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
3111:. 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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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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1930:. 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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424:. 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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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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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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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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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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that characterised the campaign. 65 Squadron engaged
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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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07:20 3 miles (4.8 km) northwest of Gravelines
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Finucane to Keith Truscott upon his arrival at 452.
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5938:List of British and Commonwealth World War II aces
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2427:17:40 15â20 miles (24â32 km) east of Boulogne
2379:15:35 5 miles (8.0 km) northwest of Abbeville
2295:18:30 15 miles (24 km) northeast of Boulogne
1526:The Spitfire V. Finucane flew these from mid-1941.
363:flying offensive patrols over Franceâknown as the
5081:RTĂ radio documentary on Brendan "Paddy" Finucane
4867:] (in German). Eutin, Germany: Struve-Druck.
2614:17:39 5 miles (8.0 km) southeast of Mardyck
2293:18:30 15 miles (24 km) northeast of Boulogne
1372:in which five Wings escorted five Blenheims from
1364:452 Squadron, 1941. Finucane is fourth from left.
1301:, who joined 452 in May 1941. The two frequented
1269:destroyed and seven damaged for three Spitfires.
575:Elementary and Reserve Flying Training School at
460:between the temporary constables employed by the
306:; 16 October 1920 â 15 July 1942), known as
6103:Royal Air Force personnel killed in World War II
6034:
2860:violence dating from the 1960s to the late 1990s
1736:along with escorts. The operation ran a British
1257:which was to act as a decoy. Five miles west of
804:, the airfield came under a low-level attack by
633:, arriving at Montrose after a 10-hour journey.
4808:Belfast's Unholy War: The Troubles of the 1920s
4641:Darwin Spitfires: The Real Battle for Australia
1902:. A rose was planted in the memorial garden in
1466:Keith Truscott reflecting on his time with 452.
939:. The squadron remained idle for the winter as
661:(on probation), with the service number 41276.
5028:(Supplement). 26 September 1941. p. 5595.
1261:at 15:00 GMT they were engaged by elements of
1249:the wing split into four groups and headed to
1029:(bomber escort and anti-shipping operations);
6063:Companions of the Distinguished Service Order
5014:(Supplement). 9 September 1941. p. 5217.
4924:
3843:
2402:15:25 20 miles (32 km) east of Hardelot
2244:7:25â30 miles (48 km) west of Saint Omer
1654:from his hospital bed. Finucane was moved to
1589:21 October) for 21 enemy aircraft shot down.
1147:machines undamaged. Finucane was awarded the
726:and 22 hours and 20 minutes on the Spitfire.
432:, he served under de Valera's command in the
5042:(Supplement). 21 October 1941. p. 6103.
4881:
4858:
4089:
4077:
2400:15:25 20 miles (32 km) east of Hardelot
2150:10 miles (16 km) east of Cap D'Alprech
1253:. The sole charge was a Bristol Blenheim of
1898:Over 2,500 people attended his memorial at
590:The Hawker Hart, on which Finucane trained.
1944:Our Lady of Loreto and St Winefride's, Kew
1201:On 11 July 1941 Fighter Command conducted
4805:
4622:The JG 26 War Diary: Volume One 1939â1942
4540:The Fighter Aces of the R.A.F., 1939â1945
2909:
1008:. It ordered hit-and-run operations over
5032:
5018:
5004:
5000:(Supplement). 13 May 1941. p. 2745.
4990:
4943:
4904:
4882:Prien, Jochen; Stemmer, Gerhard (2002).
4859:Prien, Jochen; Stemmer, Gerhard (1996).
4619:
4520:
4508:
4479:
4467:
4455:
4443:
4431:
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4395:
4380:
4356:
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4293:
4269:
4245:
4221:
4197:
4185:
4173:
4161:
4149:
4137:
4101:
3970:
3958:
3879:
3756:
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3489:
3441:
3082:
2984:
2945:
2882:
1889:
1881:
1521:
1359:
1188:
1039:
896:On 28 August, the squadron was moved to
585:
538:, decided to establish an office in the
4925:Sampson, Sammy; Franks, Norman (2002).
4714:
4695:
4676:
4562:. London: William Kimber & Co Ltd.
4368:
4344:
4305:
4281:
4257:
4233:
4209:
4125:
4065:
4053:
4041:
3373:
3361:
2174:and three Spitfires without loss. III.
1368:On 9 August Finucane was involved with
1048:after a successful sortie, October 1941
959:marked the city. They clambered into a
6108:Royal Air Force pilots of World War II
6035:
4962:
4810:. Dublin, Ireland: Four Courts Press.
4752:
4733:
4638:
4607:(1, Spring 2006). Old Dublin Society.
4576:
4554:
4496:
4113:
4029:
3911:
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2969:
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2921:
2897:
2628:067, "White 5" and 5./JG 26 lost
1942:Finucane and his family worshipped at
1562:operation. These formations flew from
776:came on 25 July 1940. Flying Spitfire
682:on 1 September, prompting Britain and
552:London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
6133:Military personnel from County Dublin
6128:Irish officers of the Royal Air Force
5099:
4839:
4786:
4657:
4643:. Kensington, New South Wales: UNSW.
4598:
4537:
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3891:
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3385:
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3298:
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3013:
619:in Scotland. On 12 November, he left
340:. On 13 July, Finucane was posted to
310:amongst his colleagues, was an Irish
6006:
4560:Fighter Pilots of the RAF, 1939â1945
2227:5 miles (8.0 km) west of Lille
1956:
1818:from 88 and 107 squadrons to attack
1802:which targeted the railway yards at
1344:and set course for Saint-Omer. Near
729:
6083:People educated at Synge Street CBS
2739:One Fw 190 probably destroyed
2702:One Fw 190 probably destroyed
2326:One Bf 109 probably destroyed
2251:One Bf 109 probably destroyed
2129:(KG 76âBomber Wing 76). Crashed at
2119:One Junkers Ju 88 shared destroyed
2101:Joachim RĂŒcker. It crash-landed at
955:in the distance and watched as the
772:by the Luftwaffe. Finucane's first
664:
519:. Among his classmates were future
13:
6058:Aviators killed by being shot down
5048:
4912:. New York: Edmond Byrne Hackett.
565:
37:Finucane in his Spitfire with the
16:Irish RAF officer killed in action
14:
6144:
5074:
5057:Fighter Boys: Saving Britain 1940
2666:One Fw 190 shared destroyed
2573:One Bf 109 shared destroyed
2514:One Fw 190 shared destroyed
2270:Two Bf 109 shared destroyed
1674:personally decorated Finucane at
6015:
5987:
5975:
5963:
5943:List of World War II flying aces
4775:. New York: St. Martin's Press.
1961:
1937:
1757:to prevent the break-out before
1718:consisting of the capital ships
1149:Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
967:
923:and then on 29 November back to
904:to rest, having lost two pilots
694:In May, German forces began the
556:Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School
264:
31:
6113:Royal Air Force wing commanders
4791:. London, UK: McWhirter Twins.
4530:
3897:
3100:
1084:to the newly formed Australian
766:, a phase of the battle termed
714:. Finucane was to convert onto
607:the aircraft after taking off.
6068:Irish World War II flying aces
4773:Fighter Pilots of World War II
3313:, pp. 271, 280, 288, 292.
2852:
2448:12:00 southwest of Le Touquet
2333:(Squadron) of II./JG 26.
2088:, code U5+JK, belonging to I./
2081:One Messerschmitt Bf 110
1981:Chronicle of aerial victories
1313:, a favourite among pilots in
1276:
243:Brendan Eamonn Fergus Finucane
1:
4681:. Air Research Publications.
2840:
2669:No JG 26 losses listed.
2580:Johannsen was killed with 7.
2565:17:35 off Gris NezâGravelines
2563:17:35 off Gris NezâGravelines
2561:17:35 off Gris NezâGravelines
2491:11:20â30 Off CalaisâGris Nez
2386:Three Bf 109s destroyed
2381:15:35 5 miles NW of Abbeville
2345:Franz Schwaiger were killed.
2298:Three Bf 109s destroyed
2246:west of Saint Omer 7:25â7:30
2056:No. 65 Squadron engaged III./
1932:Royal Air Force Museum London
1517:
1451:but made no claims. At 17:45
992:In November 1940 Air Marshal
893:downing one of their number.
438:King's Own Scottish Borderers
407:
6093:People from Richmond, London
5059:. London: Harper Perennial.
4828:. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge.
4620:Caldwell, Donald L. (1996).
1997:
1994:
1991:
1988:
1985:
1877:
1698:Scottish lion rampant in red
1281:On 21 July 452 was moved to
1023:Operations Instruction No. 7
1021:, AOC 11 Group, promulgated
702:which fell quickly. In June
680:German forces invaded Poland
621:King's Cross railway station
442:North-West Frontier Province
7:
6053:Aviators from Dublin (city)
4806:Parkinson, Alan F. (2004).
4662:. London: Greenhill books.
4584:. London, UK: Aurum Press.
2820:Distinguished Service Order
2624:Werner Michalski killed in
2531:One Ju 88 shared destroyed
2405:Two Bf 109s destroyed
2361:Two Bf 109s destroyed
2230:One Bf 109s destroyed
2022:Two Bf 109s from III./
1583:Distinguished Service Order
583:. He arrived on 28 August.
224:Distinguished Service Order
10:
6149:
4967:. London: William Kimber.
4624:. London, UK: Grubstreet.
4542:. London: William Kimber.
3109:The Mammoth Book of Combat
2756:Distinguished Flying Cross
2722:One Fw 190 destroyed
2547:One Fw 190 destroyed
2509:15:30 Griz NezâSaint Omer
2470:Two Bf 109s destroyed
2467:13:20 Saint-OmerâBoulogne
2451:One Bf 109 destroyed
2204:One Bf 109 destroyed
2153:One Bf 109 destroyed
228:Distinguished Flying Cross
5933:
5642:
5327:
5236:
5161:
5110:
5105:with 10+ aerial victories
4944:Saunders, Andrew (2007).
4824:Philpott, Bryan. (1989).
4771:Jackson, Robert. (1976).
3940:. 5 June 1944. p. 12
3844:Sampson & Franks 2002
2748:
2663:10:37 MardyckâGravelines
2571:One Fw 190 destroyed
2569:One Bf 109 destroyed
2512:One Fw 190 destroyed
2465:13:18 Saint-OmerâBoulogne
2432:One Bf 109 destroyed
2324:One Bf 109 destroyed
2268:One Bf 109 destroyed
2249:One Bf 109 destroyed
2053:One Bf 109 probable
2051:One Bf 109 destroyed
2015:One Bf 109 destroyed
1980:
1970:26 (Fighter Wing 26) and
1922:. A number of streets in
1380:four miles south-west of
1291:Non-commissioned officers
696:Battle of the Netherlands
653:on a transport flight to
644:Finucane moved on to the
359:in April 1941, he joined
219:
175:
161:
147:
137:
127:
119:
107:
99:
78:
58:
46:
30:
23:
5055:Bishop, Patrick (2004).
4929:. London: Bounty Books.
4886:. Atglen, Pennsylvania:
4734:Franks, Norman (2008) .
4639:Cooper, Anthony (2011).
4601:Dublin Historical Record
4538:Baker, E. C. R. (1962).
4090:Prien & Stemmer 1996
4078:Prien & Stemmer 2002
3107:Lewis, Jon, ed. (2013).
2912:, pp. 14, 313, 316.
2845:
2686:One Fw 190 damaged
2650:One Fw 190 damaged
2617:One Fw 190 damaged
2601:One Fw 190 damaged
2544:16:00 north of Le Havre
2494:One Fw 190 damaged
2472:One Bf 109 damaged
2434:One Bf 109 damaged
2321:11:10 GravelinesâGosnay
2019:One Bf 109 damaged
2017:One Bf 109 probable
1849:
1641:Finucane was treated in
462:Royal Irish Constabulary
95:, German-occupied France
74:, County Dublin, Ireland
25:Brendan "Paddy" Finucane
4948:. London: Grub Street.
4787:Mason, Francis (1969).
4753:Franks, Norman (1998).
2647:07:45 south of Mardyck
2319:11:10 GravelinesâGosnay
2078:09.50 S of Selsey Bill
1906:in Dublin (home of the
1710:) were in the midst of
1123:General der Jagdflieger
1033:(the same operation as
1006:Sector Offensive Sweeps
734:Finucane was posted to
596:de Havilland Tiger Moth
5535:Eugeniusz Horbaczewski
4840:Price, Alfred (2010).
4757:. Midland Publishing.
4715:Foreman, John (2005).
4696:Foreman, John (2003).
4677:Foreman, John (1993).
3921:. Privately published.
2838:
2815:
2795:
2775:
2358:07:20 CalaisâGris Nez
1895:
1887:
1786:
1730:and the heavy cruiser
1629:
1527:
1511:Saint-Valery-sur-Somme
1463:
1391:. The escort wing was
1376:to a power station at
1365:
1198:
1049:
1019:Trafford Leigh-Mallory
998:Air Officer Commanding
591:
554:. Brendan was sent to
389:and survived the war.
41:motif on the fuselage.
6088:People from Rathmines
5260:Bill Crawford-Compton
5101:British World War II
4963:Stokes, Doug (1983).
3937:The Argus (Melbourne)
3917:Rundle, Joan (2006).
3516:, pp. 62, 65â66.
2825:
2802:
2782:
2760:
2291:08:40 near Gravelines
2265:11:25 GosnayâBethune
1900:Westminster Cathedral
1893:
1885:
1836:W. G. G. Duncan Smith
1782:
1621:
1525:
1459:
1363:
1192:
1086:No. 452 Squadron RAAF
1043:
978:St. Catherine's Point
806:Messerschmitt Bf 110s
716:Supermarine Spitfires
589:
470:Irish Republican Army
464:(RIC), known as the "
394:Messerschmitt Bf 109s
185:European air campaign
156:No. 452 Squadron RAAF
120:Years of service
5661:(14 & 10 shared)
5653:(14 & 10 shared)
5575:William Dennis David
5415:Thomas Dalton-Morgan
5169:Robert Stanford Tuck
4092:, pp. 447, 476.
2597:Saint-Valery-en-Caux
2339:Reinhardt Braun and
2116:14:10 off Cherbourg
2031:No. 615 Squadron RAF
1750:Operation Donnerkeil
1486:No. 139 Squadron RAF
1432:Hispano-Suiza HS.404
1175:No. 303 Squadron RAF
1139:for his birthday at
1044:Finucane (left) and
819:Walter Rubensdörffer
722:, 15 minutes on the
613:acting pilot officer
560:British Armed Forces
546:, which was then in
451:The couple moved to
402:Messerschmitt Bf 110
387:No. 101 Squadron RAF
338:Supermarine Spitfire
170:No. 602 Squadron RAF
5885:(10 & 1 shared)
5877:(10 & 1 shared)
5829:(11 & 1 shared)
5821:(11 & 2 shared)
5757:(12 & 2 shared)
5701:(13 & 1 shared)
5693:(13 & 4 shared)
5669:(14 & 7 shared)
5578:(15 & 2 shared)
5570:(15 & 3 shared)
5506:(16 & 1 shared)
5498:(16 & 2 shared)
5490:(16 & 6 shared)
5402:(17 & 1 shared)
5394:(17 & 2 shared)
5386:(17 & 5 shared)
5367:Karel Kuttelwascher
4888:Schiffer Publishing
4826:Famous Fighter Aces
4789:Battle Over Britain
4658:Delve, Ken (2007).
4521:Gazette & 35318
4509:Gazette & 35287
4480:Gazette & 35270
4468:Gazette & 35161
4176:, pp. 161â163.
4140:, pp. 126â127.
3858:, pp. 184â185.
3831:, pp. 180â181.
3783:, pp. 140â159.
3723:, pp. 211â212.
3699:, pp. 124â127.
3687:, pp. 118â124.
3675:, pp. 114â123.
3651:, pp. 104â109.
3624:, pp. 104â105.
3301:, pp. 104â105.
3185:, pp. 31, 189.
2960:, pp. 191â194.
2936:, pp. 191â192.
2507:15:30 E of Griz Nez
1912:Air Forces Memorial
1904:Baldonnel Aerodrome
1842:, on 26 June 1942.
1762:Edgar Ludlow-Hewitt
1489:Command in August.
1245:at 14:45 GMT. Over
1221:and the incomplete
1195:The Flying Shamrock
1133:JagdfliegerfĂŒhrer 2
1110:Geschwaderkommodore
1002:RAF Fighter Command
691:training aircraft.
152:No. 65 Squadron RAF
5039:The London Gazette
5025:The London Gazette
5011:The London Gazette
4997:The London Gazette
4927:Spitfire Offensive
4844:. London: Haynes.
3612:, pp. 97â101.
2412:Ulrich Dzialas 8.
2397:21 September 1941
2376:20 September 1941
2201:17:00 mid-Channel
1946:, where he was an
1896:
1894:Finucane's uniform
1888:
1831:gun camera footage
1777:Focke-Wulf Fw 190s
1712:Operation Cerberus
1685:. Five days later
1528:
1366:
1351:condensation trail
1315:blacked-out London
1199:
1050:
623:travelling on the
592:
550:and is now in the
540:West End of London
507:, a distinguished
434:1916 Easter Rising
398:Focke-Wulf Fw 190s
5951:
5950:
5926:
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5894:
5886:
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5483:
5479:Witold Urbanowicz
5475:
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5066:978-0-00-653204-0
4985:978-0-947554-22-4
4974:978-0-7183-0279-5
4955:978-1-904943-96-9
4936:978-0-7537-1558-1
4897:978-0-7643-1681-4
4874:978-3-923457-33-5
4851:978-1-84425-820-8
4817:978-1-85182-792-3
4798:978-0-901928-00-9
4781:978-0-312-28875-4
4764:978-1-85780-075-3
4745:978-1-85780-286-3
4726:978-0-9538061-8-8
4688:978-1-871187-22-9
4669:978-1-85367-725-0
4650:978-1-74223-227-0
4631:978-1-898697-52-7
4591:978-1-85410-721-3
4569:978-0-7183-0519-2
3600:, pp. 95â97.
3588:, pp. 87â94.
3576:, pp. 70â76.
3552:, pp. 68â71.
3540:, pp. 66â67.
3528:, pp. 65â66.
3504:, pp. 60â62.
3468:, pp. 52â53.
3432:, pp. 49â51.
3400:, pp. 59â60.
3388:, pp. 58â59.
3337:, pp. 42â44.
3223:, pp. 36â40.
3200:, pp. 31â35.
3173:, pp. 30â31.
3149:, pp. 26â27.
3118:978-1-78033-917-7
3070:, pp. 22â24.
2746:
2745:
2736:13:50 Saint-Omer
2488:20 February 1942
2172:Hawker Hurricanes
1995:Type of aircraft
1957:Summary of career
1886:Finucane's medals
1796:James Harry Lacey
1759:Air Chief Marshal
1676:Buckingham Palace
1652:The World Goes By
1503:marshalling yards
1323:dance band leader
1113:(wing commander)
1090:flight lieutenant
1066:Kirton in Lindsey
1031:Fighter Roadstead
910:missing in action
880:large air battles
856:wounded in action
830:. 18 Do 17s from
744:Battle of Britain
730:Battle of Britain
700:Battle of Belgium
357:flight lieutenant
353:Battle of Britain
237:
236:
190:Battle of Britain
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5714:Harry Broadhurst
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5559:Michael Robinson
5553:
5551:James MacLachlan
5545:
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5471:Maurice Stephens
5465:
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5391:Herbert Hallowes
5385:
5383:Desmond McMullen
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5316:Michael Crossley
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5268:Branse Burbridge
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5150:Brendan Finucane
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1014:'Circus' attacks
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5898:John Thompson
5896:
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5858:John Freeborn
5856:
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5800:
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5754:James Storrar
5752:
5747:
5746:James O'Meara
5744:
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5682:Peter Wykeham
5680:
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5658:George Gilroy
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5503:James Sanders
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5399:William Rolls
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5360:
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5300:Douglas Bader
5298:
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5277:
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4476:
4469:
4464:
4457:
4456:Caldwell 1996
4452:
4445:
4444:Caldwell 1996
4440:
4433:
4432:Caldwell 1996
4428:
4421:
4420:Caldwell 1996
4416:
4409:
4408:Caldwell 1996
4404:
4397:
4396:Caldwell 1996
4392:
4390:
4382:
4381:Caldwell 1996
4377:
4370:
4365:
4358:
4357:Caldwell 1996
4353:
4346:
4341:
4334:
4333:Caldwell 1996
4329:
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4318:Caldwell 1996
4314:
4307:
4302:
4295:
4294:Caldwell 1996
4290:
4283:
4278:
4271:
4270:Caldwell 1996
4266:
4260:, p. 96.
4259:
4254:
4247:
4246:Caldwell 1996
4242:
4236:, p. 93.
4235:
4230:
4223:
4222:Caldwell 1996
4218:
4212:, p. 91.
4211:
4206:
4199:
4198:Caldwell 1996
4194:
4188:, p. 97.
4187:
4186:Saunders 2007
4182:
4175:
4174:Caldwell 1996
4170:
4163:
4162:Caldwell 1996
4158:
4151:
4150:Caldwell 1996
4146:
4139:
4138:Caldwell 1996
4134:
4128:, p. 33.
4127:
4122:
4115:
4110:
4103:
4102:Caldwell 1996
4098:
4091:
4086:
4080:, p. 84.
4079:
4074:
4068:, p. 72.
4067:
4062:
4056:, p. 38.
4055:
4050:
4043:
4038:
4031:
4026:
4024:
4022:
4020:
4018:
4016:
4014:
4012:
4010:
4008:
4006:
4004:
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4000:
3998:
3996:
3994:
3992:
3990:
3988:
3986:
3984:
3982:
3980:
3972:
3971:Caldwell 1996
3967:
3961:, p. iv.
3960:
3959:Caldwell 1996
3955:
3939:
3938:
3933:
3927:
3920:
3914:
3906:
3900:
3894:, p. 34.
3893:
3888:
3882:, p. 74.
3881:
3880:Reynolds 1942
3876:
3869:
3864:
3857:
3852:
3846:, p. 39.
3845:
3840:
3838:
3830:
3825:
3818:
3813:
3806:
3801:
3794:
3789:
3782:
3777:
3770:
3765:
3758:
3757:Caldwell 1996
3753:
3746:
3741:
3735:, p. 94.
3734:
3729:
3722:
3721:Caldwell 1996
3717:
3711:, p. 14.
3710:
3705:
3698:
3693:
3686:
3681:
3674:
3669:
3662:
3657:
3650:
3645:
3639:, p. 31.
3638:
3637:Reynolds 1942
3633:
3631:
3623:
3618:
3611:
3606:
3599:
3594:
3587:
3582:
3575:
3570:
3563:
3558:
3551:
3546:
3539:
3534:
3527:
3522:
3515:
3510:
3503:
3498:
3492:, p. 30.
3491:
3490:Reynolds 1942
3486:
3480:, p. 54.
3479:
3474:
3467:
3462:
3455:
3450:
3443:
3442:Caldwell 1996
3438:
3431:
3426:
3424:
3422:
3415:, p. 45.
3414:
3409:
3407:
3399:
3394:
3387:
3382:
3376:, p. 14.
3375:
3370:
3364:, p. 12.
3363:
3358:
3352:, p. 44.
3351:
3346:
3344:
3336:
3331:
3325:, p. 42.
3324:
3319:
3312:
3307:
3300:
3295:
3288:
3283:
3276:
3271:
3269:
3261:
3256:
3254:
3246:
3241:
3234:
3229:
3222:
3217:
3215:
3213:
3211:
3209:
3207:
3199:
3194:
3192:
3184:
3179:
3172:
3167:
3161:, p. 28.
3160:
3155:
3148:
3143:
3141:
3134:, p. 25.
3133:
3128:
3120:
3114:
3110:
3103:
3097:, p. 24.
3096:
3091:
3085:, p. 46.
3084:
3083:Reynolds 1942
3079:
3077:
3069:
3064:
3062:
3055:, p. 29.
3054:
3049:
3043:, p. 80.
3042:
3037:
3031:, p. 22.
3030:
3025:
3023:
3016:, p. 28.
3015:
3010:
3004:, p. 21.
3003:
2998:
2996:
2994:
2987:, p. 73.
2986:
2985:Reynolds 1942
2981:
2979:
2972:, p. 16.
2971:
2966:
2959:
2954:
2948:, p. 72.
2947:
2946:Reynolds 1942
2942:
2935:
2930:
2923:
2918:
2911:
2906:
2899:
2894:
2892:
2885:, p. 11.
2884:
2883:Reynolds 1942
2879:
2875:
2872:
2871:
2861:
2855:
2851:
2835:
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2821:
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2592:2 April 1942
2591:
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2276:Unteroffizier
2272:
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2261:
2258:
2257:
2253:
2248:
2243:
2240:
2237:
2236:
2232:
2229:
2226:
2224:11 July 1941
2223:
2220:
2219:
2214:
2210:
2209:Adolf Galland
2206:
2203:
2200:
2197:
2194:
2193:
2189:
2185:
2182:Bf 109 (
2181:
2177:
2173:
2169:
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2122:Ju 88 of II./
2121:
2118:
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2112:
2109:
2108:
2104:
2100:
2099:
2095:and flown by
2094:
2092:
2087:
2086:Dornier Do 17
2083:
2080:
2077:
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2066:
2062:
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2028:
2026:
2021:
2014:
2012:
2008:
2005:
2002:
2001:
1984:
1979:
1976:
1973:
1969:
1962:Air victories
1954:
1951:
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1945:
1938:Personal life
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1687:Group Captain
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1216:
1212:
1209:encompassing
1208:
1204:
1196:
1191:
1187:
1185:
1180:
1176:
1172:
1167:
1166:ground crew.
1164:
1160:
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1152:
1151:on 25 April.
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982:Junkers Ju 88
979:
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968:Channel Front
965:
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953:Isle of Wight
950:
946:
942:
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886:bombers from
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857:
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839:Jeffrey Quill
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821:, commanding
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748:Bill Franklin
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720:Fairey Battle
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6123:Wing leaders
6027:from Commons
6022:
6001:
5922:Minden Blake
5850:Allan Wright
5818:John Webster
5810:Edward Wells
5730:Joseph Kayll
5674:Donald McKay
5650:Ronald Berry
5631:George Unwin
5615:Ernest Mason
5591:John Baldwin
5519:Nigel Cullen
5463:James Rankin
5455:Newell Orton
5375:Albert Lewis
5209:Adolph Malan
5201:Neville Duke
5149:
5142:William Vale
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4719:. Red Kite.
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4700:. Red Kite.
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5487:Tony Lovell
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5185:Frank Carey
5177:John Braham
5103:flying aces
5034:"No. 35318"
5020:"No. 35287"
5006:"No. 35270"
4992:"No. 35161"
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