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No.151 Sqn RAF

Name : No.151 Sqn RAF Founded : 12th June 1918 Disbanded : September 1992 Country : UK Fate : Disbanded September 1992 More Details : Foy pour devoir - Fidelity unto duty Known Code Letters : , DZ, GG,

Known Service Details :
Pilot or Aircrew	Rank	Start of Service	End of Service	Known Dates	Aircraft	Airframes	Notes
Hubert. H. Adair		unknown	unknown
J. W. E. Alexander	Pilot Officer	1st July 1940	unknown	28th August 1940	Hurricane	L2005	P/O J.N.E.Alexander joined No 151 Squadron on the 1st of July 1940. On the 28th of August 1940 at 17:30hrs he was shot down in flames during combat over the Thames Estuary, and he baled out of his Hurricane I (L2005), badly burned.
J H L Allen	Flight Officer	unknown	unknown	12th July 1940	Hurricane	P3275
G. Atkinson	Sergeant	unknown	unknown	18th May 1940 14th August 1940	Hurricane	P3310 L1850
F. V. Beamish		unknown	unknown
H. W. Beggs	Sub-Lieutenant	1st July 1940	unknown		Hurricane	P3065
R. W. G. Beley	Pilot Officer	unknown	12th August 1940		Hurricane	P3304	Killed in Action
K. H. Blair		unknown	unknown
D. H. Blomely	Pilot Officer	unknown	unknown	08th June 1940		P3315
G. T. Clarke	Sergeant	unknown	unknown	24th August 1940	Hurricane	P3273
R. N. H. Courtney	Flight Officer	unknown	unknown	29th May 1940		P3321
F. Czajkowski	Pilot Officer	unknown	unknown	31st August 1940	Hurricane	P3301
K. B. L. Debenham	Pilot Officer	15th July 1940	unknown	24th August 1940	Hurricane	R4183
Edward Donaldson	Squadron Leader	November 1939	unknown		Hurricane	P3787
John Ellecombe	Pilot Officer	July 1940	unknown	31st August 1940	Hurricane	P3312
W. R. Farley	Flight Lieutenant	unknown	unknown
A. D. Forster	Pilot Officer	June 1940	12th August 1940
F. Gmur	Sergeant	unknown	30th August 1940		Hurricane	R4213	Killed in Action
A. T. Gooderham	Sergeant	unknown	unknown
H. H. A. Ironside	Flight Lieutenant	unknown	unknown	09th July 1940		P3309
T. W. Kawalecki	Pilot Officer	8th August 1940	unknown		Hurricane
Eric B. King	Squadron Leader	August 1940	30th August 1940			V7369	Killed in Action
P. R. C. Mcintosh	Sergeant	7th July 1940	12th October 1940		Hurricane		Killed in Action
R. M. Milne	Flight Officer	unknown	unknown	18th May 1940 30th August 1940		L1755
K. E. Newton	Flight Officer	unknown	28th June 1940		Hurricane	P3322	Killed in Action
Doug Nicholls	Sergeant	unknown	unknown	30th September 1940	Hurricane	P5182
J. F. Pettigrew	Pilot Officer	unknown	unknown	07th June 1940	Hurricane	P3529
John Frederick Pettigrew	Flying Officer	28th April 1939	6th June 1940		Hurricane		Magister I P2495, 151 Sqn, North Weald Hit inn roof while low-flying, South Stoke, Oxon Plt Off Peter Phillips (22) killed Plt Off John Frederick Pettigrew injured (Australian) P/O Pettigrew went missing on 7 June 1940, His unit, No.151 Sqn. flew its Hurricanes to Manston, refuelled and together with No.56 Sqn. (Hurricanes), carried out a patrol from Abbeville to Amiens. There was a brief clash with enemy fighters identified as Heinkel He113s, but did not develop into a fight. All the Hurricanes, except Pettigrew's, returned to Manston and refuelled. it seems Pettigrew was flying Hurricane P3529 which was Shot down by Fw Albert of 7./JG3 in combat over St-Valery-sur-Somme, west of Abbeville, 1.58 p.m. he manged to parachute out of the aircraft and maanaged to get back back to England.
Peter Phillips	Pilot Officer	unknown	4th August 1939		Magister	P2495	Magister I P2495, 151 Sqn, North Weald Hit inn roof while low-flying, South Stoke, Oxon Plt Off Peter Phillips (22) killed Plt Off John Frederick Pettigrew injured (Australian) Killed in Action
George Prichard		unknown	unknown	1944	Mosquito
J. B. Ramsey	Pilot Officer	unknown	18th August 1940		Hurricane	R4181	Killed in Action
J. E. Savill	Sergeant	2nd July 1940	unknown	13th August 1940
R. P. Stevens		unknown	unknown
F. Surma		unknown	unknown
A. B. Tucker	Flight Officer	unknown	unknown	12th August 1940	Hurricane	P3302
A. G. Wainwright	Pilot Officer	unknown	29th August 1940		Hurricane	P3882	Killed in Action
O. M. Wightman		1st July 1940	unknown	09th July 1940	Hurricane	P3806
J. Winstanley	Sergeant	unknown	unknown	17th September 1940	Hurricane	R4185
L. Wright	Pilot Officer	unknown	8th June 1940		Hurricane	P3313	Killed in Action

Pilots and Aircrew for : No.151 Sqn RAF
A list of all aircrew from our database who are associated with this squadron. A profile page is available by clicking their name.
Name	Info
Adair, Hubert. Hastings Click the name above to see a profile of Adair, Hubert. Hastings    Died : 6 / 11 / 1940	Adair, Hubert. Hastings He joined the RAF in 1936 and was eventually posted to 88 Sqn where he flew Fairey Battles in France. He joined l5l Sqn at RAF Digby, Lincolnshire, on 4th September 1940. He was posted to 213 Sqn at RAF Tangmere, West Sussex on the 16th September 1940. He was involved in a night landing accident at Tangmere on 5th November. The following afternoon Adair was in action but did not return from combat which took part over the Southampton area at about 14:40 hrs. Locals were aware of the crash and Hurricane (AK-D), V 7602, was excavated on 6th October 1979 where it had burned out near Pigeon House Farm on Portsdown Hill, Widley, Hampshire. When the pilot's remains were found they were later sent to Porchester Crematorium for disposal by the Coroner. It is widely regarded that Adair was almost certainly shot down by Major Helmut Wick of JG 2.
Alexander, J. W. E. Click the name above to see a profile of Alexander, J. W. E.	Alexander, J. W. E. Pilot Officer J.W.E. Alexander joined No 151 Squadron on the 1st of July 1940. On the 28th of August 1940 at 17:30hrs Pilot Officer Alexander was shot down in flames during combat over the Thames Estuary, and baled out of his Hurricane I (L2005), he was badly burned.
Allen, J H L Click the name above to see a profile of Allen, J H L    Died : 12 / 7 / 1940	Allen, J H L Flight Officer J.H.L. Allen was killed in action when flying a convoy patrol with No 151 Squadron on 12th of July 1940 in a Hurricane (P3275). Flight Officer J.H.L Allen ditched into the sea following combat with a Dornier Do 17 of II Gruppe of KG 2 off Orfordness.
Ambrose, R. Click the name above to see a profile of Ambrose, R.    Died : 4 / 9 / 1940	Ambrose, R. Killed September 4th 1940
Atkinson, G. Click the name above to see a profile of Atkinson, G.    Died : 1 / 3 / 1945	Atkinson, G. Sergeant G.Atkinson who flew with No 151 Squadron was shot down in combat with on 14th of August 1940. He baled out of his Hurricane I (P3310) off Christchurch and was later rescued at sea. Sergeant Atkinson on 7th of March 1941 was awarded the D.F.M. Whilst serving as a flying instructor, he was killed on the 1st of March 1945, aged 29.
Austin, Click the name above to see a profile of Austin,	Austin,
Beamish, F. V. Click the name above to see a profile of Beamish, F. V.    Died : 28 / 3 / 1942	Beamish, F. V. Group Captain F. Victor Beamish joined Cranwell in the Autumn of 1921 as a flight cadet where he learned to fly. Beamish was a born leader of men, a superb pilot and instructor.
Beggs, H. W. Click the name above to see a profile of Beggs, H. W.    Died : 15 / 11 / 1942	Beggs, H. W. Sub-Lt H.W.Begg was one of the F.A.A. pilots seconded to Fighter Command in June 1940, he joined No 151 Squadron on 1st of July 1940. On the 15th of November 1942 H.W.Begg was reported missing in action when the carrier on which he was serving was sunk. He was 25.
Beley, R. W. G. Click the name above to see a profile of Beley, R. W. G.    Died : 12 / 8 / 1940	Beley, R. W. G. Pilot Officer Robert Wilfred Garth Beley a Canadian joined No 151 Squadron on 14th of July 1940. On the 12th of August 1940 Beley was shot down by Bf 109's and his Hurricane I (P3304) crashed into the sea off Ramsgate. Pilot Officer R.W.G.Beley later died of his wounds despite being rescued, aged 20.
Blair, K. H. Click the name above to see a profile of Blair, K. H.	Blair, K. H. Flight Lieutenant K.H.Blair served with No 85 Squadron in France . Blair destroyed two He 111's on the 10th of May 1940 and was awarded the D.F.C. on the 31st of May 1940. During the Battle of Britain Blair scored five more victories with No 151 Squadron. In 1943 he took command of No 613 Squadron wich had become a Mosquito unit and specialized in precision daylight attacks. At the end of his tour K.H.Blair received the Bar to his D.F.C.
Blomely, D. H. Click the name above to see a profile of Blomely, D. H.	Blomely, D. H. Pilot Officer D.H.Blomeley was part of No 151 Squadron, he shot down a Bf 110 over Dunkirk in May. Later in the war he flew night-intruder Mosquitos and was awarded the D.F.C. on 26 of October 1943, being credited with four enemy aircraft destroyed at that time. After the war received the A.F.C. on the 10th of June 1954.
Clarke, G. T. Click the name above to see a profile of Clarke, G. T.	Clarke, G. T. Sergeant G.T.Clarke joined No 151 Squadron in early July. He was shot down and wounded by Bf 109's near Ramsgate on the 24th of August 1940 and was admitted to hospital. Sergeant G.T.Clarke was later awarded the A.F.C. on the 7th of September 1945.
Courtney, R. N. H. Click the name above to see a profile of Courtney, R. N. H.	Courtney, R. N. H. Flight Officer R.N.H. Courtney was involved in combat on the 29th of May 1940 and wounded when he baled out over sea and had to be rescued. He returned to No 151 Squadron on the 18th of July 1940. In 1944 Courtney commanded a squadron in Burma and was awarded the D.F.C. on the 8th of September 1944, being credited with three enemy aircraft destroyed. Awarded the Bar to the D.F.C. on the 29th of January 1946 and the A.F.C. on the 1st of January 1954. In 1954 Courtney lead the Battle of Britain Fly-past.
Czajkowski, F. Click the name above to see a profile of Czajkowski, F.    Died : 25 / 10 / 1942	Czajkowski, F. Pilot Officer F.Czajkowski from Poland. During the Battle of Britain he flew with No 151 Hurricane Squadron. He was wounded when his Hurricane (P3301) was attacked and he force landed at Foulness on the 31st of August 1940. The aircraft was written off.
Davies, Leonard Click the name above to see a profile of Davies, Leonard	Davies, Leonard Joined 151 Squadron in July 1940 and was wounded in combat over the Thames estuary on August 18th of that year. He later flew Sunderlands in the Middle East.
Debenham, K. B. L. Click the name above to see a profile of Debenham, K. B. L.    Died : 16 / 12 / 1943	Debenham, K. B. L. Pilot Officer K.B.L.Debenham joined No 151 Squadron on the 15th of July 1940. Debenham was shot down in his Hurricane I (R4183) on the 24th of August 1940. Debenham was badly wounded. Pilot Officer K.B.L.Debenham was killed in action on the 16th of December 1943, he was 24.
Donaldson, Edward Click the name above to see a profile of Donaldson, Edward	Donaldson, Edward Squadron Leader Edward Mortlock (Teddy) Donaldson took over Command of No 151 Squadron flying Hurricane's in November 1939. He survived the war ending up as an air Commodore with C.B, C.B.E.,D.S.O. and A.F.C.
Edmiston, G. A. F. Click the name above to see a profile of Edmiston, G. A. F.	Edmiston, G. A. F.
Ellecombe, John Click the name above to see a profile of Ellecombe, John    Died : 11 / 5 / 2014	Ellecombe, John John Ellecombe joined the RAF in 1939 and was posted to 151 Squadron in July 1940, immediately converting to Hurricanes. On 24th August he shot down a He111, but a week later his Hurricane was blown up in combat and he baled out, with burns. Rejoining his squadron a few months later, in February 1941 was posted to 253 Squadron where he took part in the Dieppe operations. On 28th July, flying a Turbinlite Havoc, he probably destroyed a Do217. Converting to Mosquitos, John was posted to 487 Squadron RNZAF, and during the build up to the Normandy Invasion and after, was involved in many ground attacks on enemy held airfields, railways, and other targets of opportunity. He completed a total of 37 sorties on Mosquitos. Flying a de Havilland Mosquito XIII with a devastating set of four 20mm cannon in the nose, John Ellacombe flew deep into occupied France on the night before D-Day searching out and destroying German convoys and railway targets. As the Normandy campaign raged on, 151 Squadron intensified its interdiction sorties - including night attacks on Falaise and the Seine bridges. On August 1st Ellacombe took part in the famous attack by 23 Mosquitoes on the German bar-racks in Poitiers, led by Group Captain Wykeham Barnes. Ellacombe had first joined 151 Squadron during the Battle of Britain, direct from Flying Training School. Within weeks he had scored his first victory but also force landed in a field, having shot down a He 111, and baled out of a blazing Hurricane. He baled out a second time during the Dieppe Raid in 1942 but was picked up safely. Postwar he had a long and successful career in the RAE.
Farley, W. R. Click the name above to see a profile of Farley, W. R.    Died : 21 / 4 / 1942	Farley, W. R. Flight Lieutenant W.R.Farley was recalled to service on the outbreak of war, Farley was not a member of No 151 Squadron but flew operations with both No 151 and No 46 Squadron's during the Battle of Britain. He was later awarded the D.F.C. on the 7th of March 41. Farley was killed in action on the 21st of April 1942.
Forster, A. D. Click the name above to see a profile of Forster, A. D.	Forster, A. D. Flight Officer Anthony D.Forster flew in France with No 607 Squadron and No 151 Squadron and scored four and two victories with them respectively. He was awarded the D.F.C. on the 30th of July 1940. Forster was posted back to No 607 Squadron on the 12th of August 1940.
Gmur, F. Click the name above to see a profile of Gmur, F.    Died : 30 / 8 / 1940	Gmur, F. Sergeant F.Gmur from Poland flew with No 151 Squadron. He was killed when he was shot down over the Thames Estuary on the 30th of August 1940. His Hurricane I (R4213) crashed at Epping Green, Essex.
Gooderham, A. T. Click the name above to see a profile of Gooderham, A. T.    Died : 2 / 11 / 1941	Gooderham, A. T. Sergeant A.T.Gooderham flew with No 46 Squadron he was wounded on October 15th 1940 when his Hurricane I (V6789) was shot down over the Thames Estuary. Gooderham was killed on November 2nd 1941. His Hurricane (Z3841) was shot down.
Goord, R. L. Click the name above to see a profile of Goord, R. L.	Goord, R. L.
Gordon, J. A. G. Click the name above to see a profile of Gordon, J. A. G.    Died : 1 / 6 / 1942	Gordon, J. A. G. Missing June 1st 1942
Grant, I. A. C. Click the name above to see a profile of Grant, I. A. C.    Died : 13 / 2 / 1943	Grant, I. A. C. Missing February 13th 1943
Hamar, J. R. Click the name above to see a profile of Hamar, J. R.    Died : 24 / 7 / 1940	Hamar, J. R. Killed July 24th 1940
Harrold, F. C. Click the name above to see a profile of Harrold, F. C.    Died : 28 / 9 / 1940	Harrold, F. C. Killed September 28th 1940
Haviland, J. K. Click the name above to see a profile of Haviland, J. K.	Haviland, J. K.
Haywood, D. Click the name above to see a profile of Haywood, D.	Haywood, D.
Holder, R. Click the name above to see a profile of Holder, R.	Holder, R.
Holder, R. Click the name above to see a profile of Holder, R.    Died : 26 / 10 / 1940	Holder, R. Killed October 26th 1940
Holroyd, W. B. Click the name above to see a profile of Holroyd, W. B.	Holroyd, W. B.
Horrox, J. M. Click the name above to see a profile of Horrox, J. M.    Died : 16 / 11 / 1940	Horrox, J. M. Missing flying off HMS Argus November 16th 1940**
Ironside, H. H. A. Click the name above to see a profile of Ironside, H. H. A.	Ironside, H. H. A. Flight Lieutenant H.H.A.Ironside of No.151 Squadron was wounded on July 9th 1940. His Hurricane (P3309) was shot down whilst on patrol, wounding Ironside's face in the process. He returned to base safely.
Johnston, J. T. Click the name above to see a profile of Johnston, J. T.    Died : 15 / 8 / 1940	Johnston, J. T. Killed August 15th 1940
Kawalecki, T. W. Click the name above to see a profile of Kawalecki, T. W.	Kawalecki, T. W. Pilot Officer T.W.Kawalecki joined the RAF after escaping Poland and after completing his training he was posted to No 151 Squadron to fly Hurricane's on the 8th of August 1940.
King, Eric B. Click the name above to see a profile of King, Eric B.    Died : 30 / 8 / 1940	King, Eric B. Squadron Leader Eric King flew with No 249 Squadron until the 21st of August 1940 and then transferred to No 151 Squadron. King was killed when he was shot down in his Hurricane I (V7369) near Strood, Kent.
Laing, R. I. Click the name above to see a profile of Laing, R. I.	Laing, R. I.
Lamb, O. E. Click the name above to see a profile of Lamb, O. E.    Died : 14 / 4 / 1941	Lamb, O. E. Killed April 14th 1941
Laws, G. G. S. Click the name above to see a profile of Laws, G. G. S.    Died : 28 / 3 / 1941	Laws, G. G. S. Killed March 28th 1941
Marcinkowski, M. S. Click the name above to see a profile of Marcinkowski, M. S.    Died : 1 / 11 / 1940	Marcinkowski, M. S. Sergeant M.S.Marcinkowski of No.501 Squadron was killed on November 1st 1940. His Hurricane (V7405) failed to return from patrol over the Channel. He was 21.
Mcintosh, P. R. C. Click the name above to see a profile of Mcintosh, P. R. C.    Died : 12 / 10 / 1940	Mcintosh, P. R. C. Sergeant P.R.C.McIntosh was posted to No 151 Squadron on July 7th 1940. McIntosh was posted away on September 13th 1940. McIntosh was on patrol in his Hurricane (P3022) with No 605 Squadron on October 12th 1940 in the Romney Marsh area when they engaged in combat, Mcintosh was shot down and killed, aged 20.
Mcphee, J. Click the name above to see a profile of Mcphee, J.	Mcphee, J.
Milne, R. M. Click the name above to see a profile of Milne, R. M.	Milne, R. M. Flight Officer Richard Maxwell Milne went to France with No 151 Squadron before and during the Battle of Britain. He was awarded the D.F.C. on August 30th 1940 and a Bar as well on November 11th 1941. Flight Officer R.M.Milne was shot down and taken prisoner on March 14th 1943.
Newton, K. E. Click the name above to see a profile of Newton, K. E.    Died : 28 / 6 / 1940	Newton, K. E. Flight Officer K.E.Newton of No.151 Squadron was shot down over the sea in May 1940 in his Hurricane (P3303) and later rescued by a hospital ship. He was killed on June 28th 1940, his Hurricane (P3322) was shot down over sea in combat with a Me109 and he baled out.
Nicholls, Doug Click the name above to see a profile of Nicholls, Doug	Nicholls, Doug A pre-war RAFVR pilot, in June 1940 Nicholls converted to Hurricanes at 7 OTU, Hawarden. Nicholls flew during the Battle of Britain with 85 and 242 and in September joined 151 Squadron.at Digby On September 30, 1940, he shared in the destruction of a Ju 88 and returned to Digby with his Hurricane P 5182 severely damaged by return fire. Nicholls spent only a brief time with 242 but Bader made a considerable impression. After a hard day Nicholls remembers Bader taking off his legs and dressing the stumps with lotion and talcum powder. Few people realise, Nicholls feels, just how much strain combat flying with artificial legs must have been. Later in the war Nicholls flew Hurricanes with 258 Squadron in the Far East to Seletar airfield, Singapore and flew their first operation on January 31 1942. On February 10 1942 the three surviving Hurricanes of 258 were withdrawn to Palembang with the fifteen surviving pilots, six remained behind to fly with 605 Squadron, with Nicholls being one of the nine evacuated from Java to Ceylon. 258 Squadron was reformed at Ratmalana on March 1 1942 and Nicholls rejoined it. Awarded the DFC (19.5.44) he remained with 258 until August 1944, when he was posted to HQ 224 Group, Burma, as Squadron Leader Tactics.
Pattullo, W. B. Click the name above to see a profile of Pattullo, W. B.    Died : 26 / 10 / 1940	Pattullo, W. B. Died of injuries October 26th 1940
Pettigrew, J. F. Click the name above to see a profile of Pettigrew, J. F.	Pettigrew, J. F. Pilot Officer J.F.Pettigrew of No.151 Squadron was wounded on June 7th 1940, he was on patrol over France and his Hurricane (P3529) was shot down by a Me109 near Le Treport.
Pettigrew, John Frederick Click the name above to see a profile of Pettigrew, John Frederick	Pettigrew, John Frederick Magister I P2495, 151 Sqn, North Weald Hit inn roof while low-flying, South Stoke, Oxon Plt Off Peter Phillips (22) killed Plt Off John Frederick Pettigrew injured (Australian) P/O Pettigrew went missing on 7 June 1940, His unit, No.151 Sqn. flew its Hurricanes to Manston, refuelled and together with No.56 Sqn. (Hurricanes), carried out a patrol from Abbeville to Amiens. There was a brief clash with enemy fighters identified as Heinkel He113s, but did not develop into a fight. All the Hurricanes, except Pettigrew's, returned to Manston and refuelled. it seems Pettigrew was flying Hurricane P3529 which was Shot down by Fw Albert of 7./JG3 in combat over St-Valery-sur-Somme, west of Abbeville, 1.58 p.m. he manged to parachute out of the aircraft and maanaged to get back back to England. He eventually attained the rank of Temporary Squadron Leader and was posted to the Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment at Boscombe Down. On 24 August 24, 1944, while he was leading another aircraft in Hurricane HW187, there was a mid-air collision with KX176 and he was killed His promotion were P/O to F/O 23 April 1940 P/O to Flt Lt 23 July 1941 Flt Lt to Sqn Ldr 1 July 1943
Phillips, Peter Click the name above to see a profile of Phillips, Peter    Died : 4 / 8 / 1939	Phillips, Peter Magister I P2495, 151 Sqn, North Weald Hit inn roof while low-flying, South Stoke, Oxon Plt Off Peter Phillips (22) killed Plt Off John Frederick Pettigrew injured (Australian)
Philo, R. F. Click the name above to see a profile of Philo, R. F.	Philo, R. F.
Prichard, George Click the name above to see a profile of Prichard, George	Prichard, George Having joined the RAF in 1943 on a direct entry commssion, George Prichard was posted from Tech Signals Radar (Air) Branch to 151 Night Fighter Squadron on Mosquitos. He supported action on D-Day and across Europe throughout the Normandy campaign, also maintaining and diagnosing crucial radar equipment. He later moved to Tiger Force to fly against the Japanese from bases in Okinawa.
Ramsey, J. B. Click the name above to see a profile of Ramsey, J. B.    Died : 18 / 8 / 1940	Ramsey, J. B. Pilot Officer J.B.Ramsey joined No 151 Squadron on July 29th 1940 after converting to Hurricanes. On the 18th of August 1940 he failed to return from a patrol in his Hurricane (R4181) and was reported as missing, aged 21. In 1983 a Hurricane crash site was excavated and found to be Ramsay's. His remains were still in the cockpit and were buried with full military honours on October 25th 1983.
Rozwadwski, M. Click the name above to see a profile of Rozwadwski, M.    Died : 15 / 8 / 1940	Rozwadwski, M. Missing August 15th 1940
Savill, J. E. Click the name above to see a profile of Savill, J. E.	Savill, J. E. Sergeant J.E.Savill joined No 151 Squadron on July 2nd 1940. Savill shot down a Dornier Do 17 on August 13th 1940. Savill survived the Battle of Britain but his fate beyond that is unknown.
Smith, I. S. Click the name above to see a profile of Smith, I. S.	Smith, I. S.
Smith, R. L. Click the name above to see a profile of Smith, R. L.	Smith, R. L.
Snell, Vivian Click the name above to see a profile of Snell, Vivian    Died : 21 / 2 / 2010	Snell, Vivian Battle of Britain Hurricane pilot with No.501 Sqn. Shot down over Cranbrook on 25th October 1940 while flying Hurricane P2903, bailing out uninjured. During his service life Vivian flew the Fairy Battle with 103 Squadron, later flying the Hawker Hurricane with 151 and 501(F) Squadrons during the Battle of Britain in 1940. Vivian shot down a Bf109E on the 25th October 1940 and was then shot down himself while piloting Hurricane Mk.I serial N2438. After having minor wounds attended to he returned to his squadron and flew through the rest of the Battle of Britain. In 1941 he was flying the American built Douglas DB7 Havoc night fighter with number 85(F) Squadron. He commanded his own Mosquito Squadron towards the end of the War. Vivian was released from the RAF in 1946 with the rank of Wing Commander.
Solak, J. J. Click the name above to see a profile of Solak, J. J.	Solak, J. J.
Stanley, D. O. Click the name above to see a profile of Stanley, D. O.    Died : 27 / 10 / 1940	Stanley, D. O. Crashed October 26th 1940. Died October 27th 1940
Staples, L. Click the name above to see a profile of Staples, L.	Staples, L.
Stevens, G. Click the name above to see a profile of Stevens, G.	Stevens, G.
Stevens, R. P. Click the name above to see a profile of Stevens, R. P.    Died : 16 / 12 / 1941	Stevens, R. P. Killed December 15/16th 1941
Surma, F. Click the name above to see a profile of Surma, F.    Died : 8 / 11 / 1941	Surma, F. Pilot Officer F.Surma from Poland flew Hurricane's with No 151 Squadron, No 607 Squadron & No 257 Squadrons during the Battle of Britain. Pilot Officer F.Surma was with No 257 Squadron when he baled out of his Hurricane I (P3893) safely on the 29th of October 1940 over Bobbingworth, Essex. F.Surma was shot down and killed over Dunkirk on November 8th 1941 in a Spitfire Vb (AB930) of No 308 Squadron whilst on Circus 110.
Szafranciec, W. Click the name above to see a profile of Szafranciec, W.    Died : 23 / 11 / 1940	Szafranciec, W. Killed November 23rd 1940
Tucker, A. B. Click the name above to see a profile of Tucker, A. B.	Tucker, A. B. Flight Officer A.B.Tucker of No 151 Squadron was shot down by Bf 109's on August 12th 1940 and crashed his Hurricane I (P3302) into the sea. He was then rescued and admitted to hospital with back wounds.
Wagner, A. D. Click the name above to see a profile of Wagner, A. D.    Died : 18 / 7 / 1944	Wagner, A. D. Killed July 18th 1944
Wainwright, A. G. Click the name above to see a profile of Wainwright, A. G.    Died : 21 / 1 / 1941	Wainwright, A. G. Killed January 21st 1941**
West, H. Click the name above to see a profile of West, H.	West, H.
Whitehead, R. O. Click the name above to see a profile of Whitehead, R. O.	Whitehead, R. O.
Whittingham, C. D. Click the name above to see a profile of Whittingham, C. D.	Whittingham, C. D.
Wightman, O. M. Click the name above to see a profile of Wightman, O. M.    Died : 30 / 6 / 1941	Wightman, O. M. Midshipman O.M.Wightman a regular was one of the F.A.A. pilots loaned to Fighter Command in June of 1940, he joined No 151 Squadron on July 1st 1940. On July 9th 1940 Wightman took off in his Hurricane I (P3806) for convoy patrol and was shot down, baling out safely over the Thames Estuary. He was rescued by a trawler. Wightman later rejoined the Navy in February 1941 and was killed on June 30th 1941, aged 20.
Winstanley, J. Click the name above to see a profile of Winstanley, J.	Winstanley, J. Sergeant J.Winstanley from No 151 Squadron was injured in a Hurricane I (R4185), he hit the ground at Biscathorpe, Lincs, chasing a He 111 through low cloud on September 17th 1940.
Wright, L. Click the name above to see a profile of Wright, L.    Died : 18 / 6 / 1940	Wright, L. Pilot Officer L.Wright of No.151 Squadron was killed on June 18th 1940. His Hurricane was involved in combat with He111s over the French coast and he baled out but was later washed up on shore. He was aged 27.

Aircraft for : No.151 Sqn RAF
A list of all aircraft associated with No.151 Sqn RAF. A profile page including a list of all art prints for the aircraft is available by clicking the aircraft name.
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Defiant Click the name above to see prints featuring Defiant aircraft. Manufacturer : Boulton Paul Production Began : 1939 Number Built : 1075	Defiant BOULTON PAUL DEFIANT Built as a fighter, with a crew of two. Maximum speed of 304 mph, and a ceiling of 30,350 feet. armament on the defiant was four .303 browing machine guns in the Boulton Paul Turret. Designed as a intercepter fighter, the Defiant first flew in August 1937. and entered service with the Royal Air Force in October 1939 with no 264 squadron. and first flew in operations in march 1940 the Boulton Paul Defiant was certainly no match for the German Fighters, due to their lack of fire power as the defiant had no wing mounted machine guns. Heavy losses. The aircraft was re deployed as a night -Fighter in the autumn of 1940. This role also being taken over by Bristol Beaufighters in 1941, leaving the defiant for training, target tug, and air-sea rescue roles. A Total of 1075 Boulton Paul Defiant's were built
Hurricane Click the name above to see prints featuring Hurricane aircraft. 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.
Magister Click the name above to see prints featuring Magister aircraft.	Magister Full profile not yet available.
Mosquito Click the name above to see prints featuring Mosquito aircraft. Manufacturer : De Havilland Production Began : 1940 Retired : 1955 Number Built : 7781	Mosquito Used as a night fighter, fighter bomber, bomber and Photo-reconnaissance, with a crew of two, Maximum speed was 425 mph, at 30,300 feet, 380mph at 17,000ft. and a ceiling of 36,000feet, maximum range 3,500 miles. the Mosquito was armed with four 20mm Hospano cannon in belly and four .303 inch browning machine guns in nose. Coastal strike aircraft had eight 3-inch Rockets under the wings, and one 57mm shell gun in belly. The Mossie at it was known made its first flight on 25th November 1940, and the mosquito made its first operational flight for the Royal Air Force as a reconnaissance unit based at Benson. In early 1942, a modified version (mark II) operated as a night fighter with 157 and 23 squadron's. In April 1943 the first De Haviland Mosquito saw service in the Far east and in 1944 The Mosquito was used at Coastal Command in its strike wings. Bomber Commands offensive against Germany saw many Mosquitos, used as photo Reconnaissance aircraft, Fighter Escorts, and Path Finders. The Mosquito stayed in service with the Royal Air Force until 1955. and a total of 7781 mosquito's were built.