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Dennis Crowley-Milling

Dennis Crowley-Milling Name : Dennis Crowley-Milling Died : 1996 Air Victories : 8.00 Awards : Distinguished Service Order Distinguished Flying Cross

He joined the RAFVR in 1937 as a Sgt, joining 615 squadron in France. During the Battle of Britain he was posted to 242 squadron and after winning a DFC joined 610 squadron as a Flight Commander in 1942. But, on 21st August he was shot down over France, evading capture and with the help of the resistance reached Spain, where he was interned for three months. After reaching England he rejoined 610 squadron and in 1942 was awarded his second DFC for operation on Typhoons. In 1943 he went to the USAAF Headquarters in England co-ordinating fighter operations with US heavy bomber raids. Af ter the war he stayed in the R.A.F. and had a very successful career, rising to the rank Air Marshal. He died in late 1996.

Known Service Details :
Squadron	Rank	Start of Service	End of Service	Known Dates	Aircraft	Airframes	Notes
No.615 Sqn RAF		unknown	unknown
No.242 Sqn RAF		unknown	unknown
No.610 Sqn RAF		unknown	unknown

Artwork signed by this Pilot or Aircrew

Fighting Lady by Graeme Lothian (B)

Bader Legend by Robert Taylor

A Time for Heroes by Robert Taylor. (C)

Hawker Typhoon Squadron by Frank Wootton.

Hurricane Scramble by Robert Taylor.

Artwork featuring the mounted signature of this Pilot or Aircrew

Red Section Scramble by Ivan Berryman. (C)

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Dennis Crowley-Milling Signing the art print Fighting Lady by Graeme Lothian.

Aircraft for : Dennis Crowley-Milling
A list of all aircraft associated with Dennis Crowley-Milling. A profile page including a list of all art prints for the aircraft is available by clicking the aircraft name.
Aircraft	Info
Typhoon Click the name above to see prints featuring Typhoon aircraft. Manufacturer : Hawker Production Began : 1941 Number Built : 3330	Typhoon Single engine fighter with a maximum speed of 412 mph at 19,000 feet and a ceiling of 35,200 feet. range 510 miles. The Typhoon was armed with twelve browning .303inch machine guns in the wings (MK1A) Four 20mm Hispano cannon in wings (MK!B) Two 1000ilb bombs or eight 3-inch rockets under wings. The first proto type flew in February 1940, but due to production problems the first production model flew in May 1941. with The Royal Air Force receiving their first aircraft in September 1941. Due to accidents due to engine problems (Sabre engine) The Hawker Typhoon started front line service in December 1941.The Hawker Typhoon started life in the role of interceptor around the cost of England but soon found its real role as a ground attack aircraft. especially with its 20mm cannon and rockets. This role was proved during the Normandy landings and the period after. The total number of Hawker typhoons built was 3,330.

Squadrons for : Dennis Crowley-Milling
A list of all squadrons known to have been served with by Dennis Crowley-Milling. A profile page is available by clicking the squadron name.
Squadron	Info
No.242 Sqn RAF Country : UK Founded : August 1918 Fate : Disbanded 30th September 1964 Canadian Toujours pret - Always ready Click the name above to see prints featuring aircraft of No.242 Sqn RAF	No.242 Sqn RAF Full profile not yet available.
No.610 Sqn RAF Country : UK Founded : 10th February 1936 Fate : Disbanded 10th March 1957 County of Chester (Auxiliary) Alifero tollitur axe ceres - Ceres rising in a winged car Click the name above to see prints featuring aircraft of No.610 Sqn RAF	No.610 Sqn RAF 610 squadron was formed AT Hooton Park, Wirral in Cheshire on 10 February 1936 as one of the Auxiliary Air Force squadrons equipped with the light bomber the Hawker Hart. In May 1938 610 Squadron aircraft were upgraded to the new Hawker Hind. On 1 January 1939 the squadron role was changed into that of a fighter squadron, and on the outbreak of war in September 1939, he Squadron began receiving the new Hawker Hurricane. By the end of that same month it was flying the Supermarine Spitfire. During the Battle of Britain 610 Squadron was attached to No. 3 Group and was initially based at RAF Gravesend but moved to Biggin Hill before the German offensive began and was one of the units bearing the brunt of German attacks. It moved to RAF Acklington for the rest and recuperation at the end of August, having sustained severe casualties. During the Battle of Britain the squadron included Pilot Officer, later Squadron Leader, Constantine Pegge. In 1941, the squadron moved south to RAF Tangmere where it became part of the Tangmere wing, a three squadron wing under the command of Douglas Bader. 610 Squadron remained based in the UK until 1945, when it moved to the continent to provide fighter cover as the allies entered Germany. 610 Squadron was disbanded before the end of the war at RAF Warmwell in March 1945.
No.615 Sqn RAF Country : UK Founded : 1st June 1937 Fate : Disbanded 10th March 1957 County of Surrey (Auxiliary) Conjunctis viribus Click the name above to see prints featuring aircraft of No.615 Sqn RAF	No.615 Sqn RAF Full profile not yet available.

Last edited : 16:49, March 8, 2013
Last editor : kc

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