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Norfolk Lookup Requests / Re: was he a hero?
« on: Sunday 22 July 07 09:53 BST (UK)  »
Hello Jo, yes your grandfather was commended for bravery following an aircraft crash. The London Gazette of 2nd May 1944 records Harold Ernest Taylor, Bulldozer driver, King's Lynn. Commended for brave conduct when aircraft crashed and caught fire.

No medal i'm afraid but probably would have received a paper commendation.

You can see the london gazette page if you search for Harold Ernest Taylor at www.gazettes-online.co.uk

Hope it helps, Tom

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Armed Forces / Re: 51 OTU Cranfield, Mosquito Intruder training 13/4/43
« on: Sunday 22 July 07 09:24 BST (UK)  »
Hello, this photo is of No 1 Course, 60 OTU (which was formed from 51 OTU at RAF High Ercall in Shropshire). I have an interest in the Shropshire airfields and would be very interested if you could send me an email at tomthorne83ATyahooDOTcoDOTuk

I have full list of all names on both photos. There is a copy of this photo in the war diary for 60 OTU and it lists all the names and what squadrons they were posted to and also their fates. Of the 12 pilots photographed, eight are listed as being killed or missing. All of them went on to serve with either 23 or 418 Squadron's, except for Sgt R G Aldworth and Squadron Leader B G Taylor AFC who went to 605 Squadron.

Look forward to hearing from you.

Tom 

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