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Frank Carey |
Frank Carey Name : Frank Carey Born : 7th May 1912 Died : 6th December 2004 Air Victories : 28.00 Awards : Distinguished Flying Medal Distinguished Flying Cross Distinguished Flying Cross with 1 Bar Distinguished Flying Cross with 2 Bars Air Force Cross |
Born 7th May 1912. During World War Two, Frank Carey scored 25 enemy aircraft destroyed, one of the highest Allied fighter pilot totals. He joined the RAF aged just 15, in 1927, joining No.43 Sqn as a pilot in 1935. After the German invasion of France, he was posted to No.3 Hurricane Sqn in Merville, adding to his total. On one occasion, he downed a Do17, but his aircraft was hit and set alight by gunfire from the rear gunner of the Dornier as he was following it down, forcing him to land between the Allied and enemy lines but he managed to get to Britain. During the Battle of Britain, Carey was shot down during an attack on a large formation of German aircraft, spending some time in hospital. In November 1941 he was posted to the far east with No.135 Sqn, and subsequently joined No.73 Sqn OTU in Egypt in November 1944. Frank Carey died 6th December 2004. |
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Squadron | Rank | Start of Service | End of Service | Known Dates | Aircraft | Airframes | Notes |
unknown | unknown | 1935 | |||||
unknown | unknown | 14th May 1940 | |||||
November 1941 | unknown | ||||||
Flight Lieutenant | 1935 | unknown | 18th August 1940 | ||||
unknown | unknown | ||||||
unknown | unknown | ||||||
unknown | unknown |
Artwork signed by this Pilot or Aircrew |
Those Valiant Few by Robert Taylor. (AP) | Uneven Odds by Robert Taylor | Front Line Hurricanes by Robert Taylor. |
Squadron Scramble by Nicolas Trudgian. | Hurricane Force by Robert Taylor. |
Artwork with companion print(s) featuring the mounted signature of this Pilot or Aircrew |
Into the Fray by Richard Taylor. (C) |
Photos Submitted Through Our Directory |
Frank Carey Pictured with the original painting Fighter General by Graeme Lothian. |
Known Victory Claims : | ||||||||
Date | Rank | Squadron | Claimed | Location | Time | Aircraft Flown | Notes | |
30/01/1940 | Sergeant | Half shared victory with Flight Lieutenant Caesar Hull. Flying Hurricane. | ||||||
03/02/1940 | Sergeant | Half shared victory. Flying Hurricane. | ||||||
00/03/1940 | Sergeant | Half shared victory. Flying Hurricane. | ||||||
10/05/1940 | Sergeant | Flying Hurricane. | ||||||
10/05/1940 | Sergeant | Flying Hurricane. | ||||||
10/05/1940 | Sergeant | Flying Hurricane. | ||||||
11/05/1940 | Sergeant | Flying Hurricane. | ||||||
13/05/1940 | Sergeant | Damaged or destroyed unknown. Flying Hurricane. | ||||||
13/05/1940 | Sergeant | Damaged or destroyed unknown. Flying Hurricane. | ||||||
13/05/1940 | Sergeant | Damaged or destroyed unknown. Flying Hurricane. | ||||||
13/05/1940 | Sergeant | Damaged or destroyed unknown. Flying Hurricane. | ||||||
13/05/1940 | Sergeant | Damaged or destroyed unknown. Flying Hurricane. | ||||||
14/05/1940 | Sergeant | Flying Hurricane. | ||||||
19/07/1940 | Flight Commander | Flying Hurricane. | ||||||
19/07/1940 | Flight Commander | Damaged. Flying Hurricane. | ||||||
19/07/1940 | Flight Commander | Damaged. Flying Hurricane. | ||||||
19/07/1940 | Flight Commander | Damaged. Flying Hurricane. | ||||||
12/08/1940 | Flight Commander | Probable. Flying Hurricane. | ||||||
18/08/1940 | Flight Commander | Flying Hurricane. | ||||||
29/01/1942 | Squadron Leader | Ki27 | Flying Hurricane. | |||||
23/02/1942 | Wing Commander | Unidentified aircraft. Flying Hurricane. | ||||||
23/02/1942 | Wing Commander | Ki27 | Flying Hurricane. | |||||
24/02/1942 | Wing Commander | Unidentified transport aircraft. Flying Hurricane. | ||||||
26/02/1942 | Wing Commander | Ki27 | Flying Hurricane. | |||||
26/02/1942 | Wing Commander | Ki27 | Flying Hurricane. | |||||
26/02/1942 | Wing Commander | Ki27 | Flying Hurricane. | |||||
25/10/1942 | Wing Commander | Ki43 | Probable. Flying Hurricane. |
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Type | Serial | Codes | First Flew | Squadron History | Aircrew History | History Notes | Engine | Factory |
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Aircraft for : Frank Carey | ||
A list of all aircraft associated with Frank Carey. A profile page including a list of all art prints for the aircraft is available by clicking the aircraft name. | ||
Aircraft | Info | |
Fury
Manufacturer : Hawker | Fury Full profile not yet available. | |
Hurricane
Manufacturer : Hawker Production Began : 1936 Number Built : 14533 | Hurricane Royal Air Force Fighter, the Hawker Hurricane had a top speed of 320mph, at 18,200 feet and 340mph at 17,500, ceiling of 34,200 and a range of 935 miles. The Hurricane was armed with eight fixed wing mounted .303 browning machine guns in the Mark I and twelve .303 browning's in the MKIIB in the Hurricane MKIIC it had four 20mm cannon. All time classic fighter the Hurricane was designed in 1933-1934, the first prototype flew in June 1936 and a contract for 600 for the Royal Air Force was placed. The first production model flew ion the 12th October 1937 and 111 squadron of the Royal Air Force received the first Hurricanes in January 1938. By the outbreak of World war two the Royal Air Force had 18 operational squadrons of Hurricanes. During the Battle of Britain a total of 1715 Hurricanes took part, (which was more than the rest of the aircraft of the Royal air force put together) and almost 75% of the Victories during the Battle of Britain went to hurricane pilots. The Hawker Hurricane was used in all theatres during World war two, and in many roles. in total 14,533 Hurricanes were built. |
Squadrons for : Frank Carey | ||
A list of all squadrons known to have been served with by Frank Carey. A profile page is available by clicking the squadron name. | ||
Squadron | Info | |
No.135 Sqn RAF Country : UK Founded : 1st April 1918 Fate : Disbanded 10th June 1945 Pennas ubique monstramus - We show our wings everywhere | No.135 Sqn RAF Full profile not yet available. | |
No.245 Sqn RAF Country : UK Founded : August 1918 Fate : Disbanded 18th April 1963 Northern Rhodesia Fugo non fugio - I put to fight, I do not flee | No.245 Sqn RAF Full profile not yet available. | |
No.3 Sqn RAAF Country : Australia Northern Rhodesia Fugo non fugio - I put to fight, I do not flee | No.3 Sqn RAAF Full profile not yet available. | |
No.3 Sqn RAF Country : UK Founded : 13th May 1912 Tertius primus erit - The Third shall be first | No.3 Sqn RAF Full profile not yet available. | |
No.35 Sqn RAF Country : UK Founded : 1st February 1916 Fate : Disbanded 28th February 1982 Madras Presidency Uno animo agimus - We act with one accord | No.35 Sqn RAF Full profile not yet available. | |
No.43 Sqn RAF Country : UK Founded : 15th April 1916 Gloria finis - Glory is the end | No.43 Sqn RAF Full profile not yet available. | |
No.73 Sqn RAF Country : UK Founded : 1st July 1917 Fate : Disbanded 17th March 1969 Tutor et ultor - Protector and avenger | No.73 Sqn RAF Full profile not yet available. |
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