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No.145 Sqn RAF

Name : No.145 Sqn RAF Founded : 15th May 1918 Disbanded : 15th October 1957 Country : UK Fate : Disbanded 15th October 1957 More Details : Polish Diu noctoque pugnamus - We fight by day and night Known Code Letters : , SO, ZX,

Known Service Details :
Pilot or Aircrew	Rank	Start of Service	End of Service	Known Dates	Aircraft	Airframes	Notes
A. Bailey	Sergeant	unknown	27th May 1940		Hurricane	N2711	Killed in Action
E. D. Baker	Sergeant	unknown	8th August 1940		Hurricane	P2957 P3381	Killed in Action
Adrian Boyd		unknown	unknown	21st June 1940	Hurricane
G. R. Branch		unknown	unknown
Robert Wilton Bungay	Flight Lieutenant	unknown	unknown	07th November 1940	Hurricane	V6889
Henry P. Dixon	Pilot Officer	unknown	3rd June 1940	01st June 1940	Hurricane	P2952	Killed in Action
Neville Duke		unknown	unknown
Peter Dunning-White		2nd July 1940	unknown
Roy Dutton	Flight Lieutenant	unknown	unknown
A. Elson	Pilot Officer	unknown	27th May 1940		Hurricane	P2723	Killed in Action
D. N. Forde	Flight Officer	unknown	unknown	27th May 1940	Hurricane	N2710
W. J. Glowacki		unknown	unknown
J. K. Haire	Sergeant	unknown	6th November 1940	27th October 1940	Hurricane	V6888 V6627	Killed in Action
J. H. Harrison	Pilot Officer	unknown	12th August 1940		Hurricane	R4180	Killed in Action
D. S. G. Honor	Flight Officer	unknown	unknown	27th October 1940	Hurricane	V7422
Albert Houle		unknown	unknown		Spitfire
A. R. I. G. Jottard	Pilot Officer	August 1940	27th October 1940		Hurricane	P3167	Killed in Action
I. H. Kestin	Sub Lieutenant	unknown	1st August 1940		Hurricane	P3155	Killed in Action
J. Kwiecinski	Sergeant	unknown	12th August 1940		Hurricane	P3391	Killed in Action
J. Machaeek	Pilot Officer	unknown	unknown	15th October 1940	Hurricane
J. McConnell	Sergeant	unknown	unknown	07th November 1940	Hurricane	P8816
M. A. Newling	Flight Officer	unknown	unknown	18th May 1940 19th July 1940	Spitfire Hurricane	N2600
J. H. M. Offenberg		unknown	unknown
A. Ostowicz	Pilot Officer	unknown	16th July 1940		Hurricane	V7294	Killed in Action
C. L. Page	Flight Lieutenant	unknown	unknown		Hurricane
W. Pankratz	Flight Lieutenant	16th July 1940	12th August 1940		Hurricane	R4176	Killed in Action
Peter Parrott	Pilot Officer	unknown	unknown	26th May 1940	Hurricane	N2589
John Peel	Squadron Leader	unknown	unknown	11th July 1940 09th July 1941	Hurricane	P3400 Z3069
P. W. Rabone	Pilot Officer	unknown	unknown	12th October 1940	Hurricane	V7251
W. Riley		unknown	unknown
L. A. Sears	Pilot Officer	June 1940	8th August 1940		Hurricane	P2955	Killed in Action
Lord R. U. P. Shuttleworth (Kay-Shuttleworth)	Flight Officer	June 1940	8th August 1940		Hurricane	P3163	Killed in Action
F. A. Smith	Sub Lieutenant (FAA)	unknown	8th August 1940	12th July 1940	Hurricane	N2703 P3545	Killed in Action
James Eric Storrar	Pilot Officer	unknown	unknown	08th August 1940 20th August 1940
D. B. Sykes	Sergeant	unknown	unknown	27th October 1940 07th November 1940	Hurricane	P2924 N2494
J. M. Talman		unknown	unknown
P. Thorpe	Sergeant	unknown	unknown	12th October 1940	Hurricane	P3896
W. Urbanowicz		4th August 1940	unknown
J. V. Wadham	Pilot Officer	unknown	12th October 1940		Hurricane	V7426	Killed in Action
E. C. Wakeham	Pilot Officer	unknown	8th August 1940		Hurricane	P3163 P2957	Killed in Action
Franck Weber	Pilot Officer	unknown	unknown	27th October 1940	Hurricane	V7592
Franck Weber	Pilot Officer	unknown	unknown	27th October 1940	Hurricane
J. Weber	Sergeant	unknown	unknown	06th November 1940	Hurricane	R4177
A. N. C. Weir	Flight Officer	unknown	unknown	07th November 1940	Hurricane	P2720
Raymond Duncan Yule	Pilot Officer	unknown	unknown	25th October 1940	Hurricane	P3926

Pilots and Aircrew for : No.145 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
Ayerst, Peter V Click the name above to see a profile of Ayerst, Peter V	Ayerst, Peter V Peter Ayerst joined the RAF in 1938, and was posted to 73 Squadron in August 1939, flying Hurricanes. He went to France with the squadron, scoring his first victory in April 1940. After a spell instructing, when he shared in the destruction of a He111 with two other instructors, he had postings with both 145 and 243 Squadrons. In July 1942 he went to 33 Squadron, before promotion to flight commander with 238 Squadron, both postings with further combat success. After a period in South Africa, he returned to the UK, joining 124 Squadron flying Spitfire MkVIIs in defence of the invasion ports, where he scored his final victory; then flew Spitfire MkIXs on bomber escorts to Germany. He later became a Spitfire test pilot at Castle Bromwich. Peter finished the war not only a brilliant fighter Ace, but also one of the most highly regarded wartime instructors in the RAF. His final victory tally stood at 5 destroyed, 1 probable, 3 damaged and 2 further destroyed on the ground.
Bachmann, J. H. Click the name above to see a profile of Bachmann, J. H.    Died : 9 / 4 / 1943	Bachmann, J. H. Killed April 9th 1943
Bailey, A. Click the name above to see a profile of Bailey, A.    Died : 27 / 5 / 1940	Bailey, A. Sergeant A.Bailey of No.145 Squadron was killed on May 27th 1940 when he was shot down in combat in his Hurricane (N2711) whilst on patrol.
Baker, E. D. Click the name above to see a profile of Baker, E. D.    Died : 8 / 8 / 1940	Baker, E. D. Sergeant E.D.Baker of No 145 Squadron was on patrol in his Hurricane I (P2957) on the 8th August 1940. Baker was believed to have been shot down by F.W. Müller of I Gruppe of JG27 near the Isle of White. Sergeant Baker was posted as missing in action. Sergeant Baker was killed on August 8th 1940, his Hurricane (P3381) was shot down off the Isle of Wight by a Me109.
Boyd, Adrian Click the name above to see a profile of Boyd, Adrian	Boyd, Adrian Adrian Hope Boyd of No 145 Hurricane Squadron. He received the D.F.C. on the 21st of June 1940. A.H.Boyd became a Squadron Leader on the 8th of August 1940 when Squadron Leader John Peel was wounded. Boyd was awarded Bar to the D.F.C. on the 20th of August 1940 and the D.S.O. on the 2nd of December 1941.
Branch, G. R. Click the name above to see a profile of Branch, G. R.    Died : 11 / 8 / 1940	Branch, G. R. Flight Officer G.R.Branch of No.601 Squadron was flying in Hurricane (P2699) on May 20th 1940, he baled out safely following combat with a Do17 near Izel. Branch was killed on August 11th 1940 when his Hurricane (P2951) was shot down and crashed into the sea off Swanage. He was aged 26 and buried at Quiberville in France.
Budzinski, J. Click the name above to see a profile of Budzinski, J.	Budzinski, J.
Bungay, Robert Wilton Click the name above to see a profile of Bungay, Robert Wilton    Died : 10 / 6 / 1943	Bungay, Robert Wilton He trained with the RAAF at Point Cook in 1936, sailed for England on 22nd July 1937 and transferred to the RAF on a short service commission in August. Bungey joined 226 Squadron at Harwell on 27th November 1937. The squadron took its Battles to France on 2nd September 1939 as part of the AASF. It was in action throughout the Battle of France and was withdrawn to England in mid-June from Brest. In August Bungey responded to a call for volunteers for Fighter Command and joined 145 Squadron at Drem on 19th September Bungey was shot down on 7th November in Hurricane I V6889 and baled out into the sea near the Isle of Wight, with an injured knee. He damaging a Ju88 on the 9th, shared in the destruction of a He111 on the 11th and shared a Ju88 over the Channel on 10th March 1941. With his knee still giving trouble, Bungey was posted from the squadron on 30th March 1941, to go into hospital for an operation. He took command of the recently-formed 452 (RAAF) Squadron at Kirton-in-Lindsey on 10th June 1941. Bungey was awarded the DFC (gazetted 7th October 1941) and he destroyed a Me109 on 6th December. He transferred back into the RAAF in January 1943
Carthew, G. C. T. Click the name above to see a profile of Carthew, G. C. T.	Carthew, G. C. T.
Chignell, R. A. Click the name above to see a profile of Chignell, R. A.    Died : 14 / 2 / 1942	Chignell, R. A. Killed February 14th 1942**
De Hemptinne, B. M. G. Click the name above to see a profile of De Hemptinne, B. M. G.    Died : 5 / 5 / 1942	De Hemptinne, B. M. G. Killed May 5th 1942
Dixon, Henry P. Click the name above to see a profile of Dixon, Henry P.    Died : 3 / 6 / 1940	Dixon, Henry P. Pilot Officer H.P.Dixon of No.145 Squadron was shot down by enemy fighters in his Hurricane (P2952) on June 1st 1940.
Duke, Neville Click the name above to see a profile of Duke, Neville    Died : 7 / 4 / 2007	Duke, Neville Neville Duke flew Spitfires as wingman to Sailor Malan in 92 Squadron. In November 1941 he was posted to 112 Squadron in the Middle East. After a second tour in the Desert, he flew a third tour, with 145 Squadron in Italy. He was the top scoring Allied Ace in the Mediterranean with 28 victories. After the war, in 1953, he captured the World Air Speed record. He died 7th April 2007.
Dunning-White, Peter Click the name above to see a profile of Dunning-White, Peter    Died : 27 / 12 / 2008	Dunning-White, Peter Joining 601 Squadron in 1938, Peter Dunning-White was called up to full-time service in August 1939, being posted to 29 Squadron in May 1940, then a few weeks later to 145 Squadron at Westhampnett, flying Hurricanes. He was soon in action over the Channel, sharing in the destruction of an HeIll on 18 July. Transferring to 615 Squadron in March 1941, on 15 April his victory over an Me109 confirmed him as an Ace. In 1942 he was attached to 409 Squadron RCAF, and then to 255 Squadron on Beaufighters. He went to North West Africa with this squadron, being made Flight Commander in March 1943. In July 1944 he was posted to 100 Group, Bomber Command. Sadly, he died on 27th December 2008.
Dutton, Roy Click the name above to see a profile of Dutton, Roy	Dutton, Roy Flight Lieutenant R.G.Dutton flew with No 111 Squadron before joining No 145 Squadron on the 3rd of April 1940. Dutton was awarded the Bar to the D.F.C. on the 20th of August 1940. By the end of the war he became a Wing Commander.
Elson, A. Click the name above to see a profile of Elson, A.    Died : 27 / 5 / 1940	Elson, A. Pilot Officer A.Elson of No.145 Squadron was killed on May 27th 1940 when flying patrol in Hurricane (P2723), he was shot down in combat with Ju88s and Me110s.
Forde, D. N. Click the name above to see a profile of Forde, D. N.	Forde, D. N. Flight Officer D.N.Forde of No 145 Squadron was shot down over Dunkirk on May 27th 1940 in his Hurricane I (N2710). He was unhurt. He was awarded the D.F.C. on the 26th of February 1943.
Gil, J. Click the name above to see a profile of Gil, J.    Died : 31 / 12 / 1942	Gil, J. Missing December 31st 1942
Glowacki, W. J. Click the name above to see a profile of Glowacki, W. J.    Died : 24 / 9 / 1940	Glowacki, W. J. Pilot Officer W.J.Glowacki from Poland flew with No 605 Squadron. He was shot down on the 24th of September 1940 at whilst chasing a Dornier Do 17 towards France, he force landed his Hurricane I (P3832) in France. He was treated for his injuries and given an anti-tetanus injection. He died after an allergic reaction to the injection (although it was suggested he was shot by the Germans). Pilots of LG 2 buried him in Guines, Community Cemetery.
Haire, J. K. Click the name above to see a profile of Haire, J. K.    Died : 6 / 11 / 1940	Haire, J. K. Sergeant J.K.Haire of No 145 Squadron on the 27th of October 1940 in his Hurricane I (V6888) ditched on the sands of Bembridge and escaped injury after a dogfight. J.K.Haire was later promoted to Pilot Officer. He was killed on November 6th after he baled out of his Hurricane I (V6627) too low following combat over the Isle of Wight.
Harrison, J. H. Click the name above to see a profile of Harrison, J. H.    Died : 12 / 8 / 1940	Harrison, J. H. Pilot Officer J.H.Harrison of No.145 Squadron was killed on August 12th 1940. His Hurricane (R4180) was shot down south of the Isle of Wight. He was aged 22.
Honor, D. S. G. Click the name above to see a profile of Honor, D. S. G.	Honor, D. S. G. Flight Officer D.G.S.Honor from No 145 Squadron was forced to land his Hurricane I (V7422) on the near St Leonards, Sussex on October 27th 1940. He had run out of fuel post-combat.
Houle, Albert Click the name above to see a profile of Houle, Albert    Died : 1 / 6 / 2008	Houle, Albert Flying Officer and Group Captain Albert Shorty’Ulrich Houle Jr. Born in Massey on March 24, 1914, Albert Houle went to the University of Toronto with a Bsc (science) in 1936. In 1936 he won the Canadian intercollegiate wrestling championship . After the outbreak of World War Two Albert Houle in September 1940 enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force at North Bay and received his flying wings is Saskatchewan. Along with other Canadian Pilots he joined 213 Squadron at Nicosia, Cyprus in September 1941 and remained with 213 Squadron until 1942. It was during this period that Flying Officer Albert Houle destroyed three enemy aircraft, damaged three others, and also had one probable and one shared. He was awarded the DFC on November 27, 1942. Not only did Group Captain Albert Houle fly with 213 Squadron but also 145 and 417 Squadrons, and his score of enemy aircraft was 11 destroyed, one probable and seven others damaged. Houle and his Spitfire became a legend during and after the war. He was the most successful of the many Canadian pilots who flew with the squadron during the war. His citation for his DFC reads : One evening in October, 1942, Flying Officer Houle was flying with his squadron on patrol over El Alamein when a formation of enemy dive-bombers was sighted. The enemy aircraft jettisoned their bombs and flew west in an attempt to avoid the combat. With great tenacity and determination Flying Officer Houle pursued them far over the enemies lines and in the rapidly failing light engaged and destroyed at least two of the hostile bombers, Group Captain Albert Shorty Ulrich Houle died June 1st 2008 and is buried in Ottawa Canada.
Johnson, W. J. Click the name above to see a profile of Johnson, W. J.	Johnson, W. J.
Jottard, A. R. I. G. Click the name above to see a profile of Jottard, A. R. I. G.    Died : 27 / 10 / 1940	Jottard, A. R. I. G. Pilot Officer Alexis Jottard a Belgian he flew with the Belgian Air Force in a Fiat CR23 before the Battle of Britain. He went on to France when Belgium was over-run, then when the French signed the Armistice they headed for North Africa. They were then smuggled to from Casablanca to Gibraltar with some Polish Pilots. They joined No 145 Squadron at Drem, in Scotland on the 17th of August 1940. A.Jottard was shot down in his Hurricane I (P3167) on the 27th of October 1940 just off the Isle of Wight, he was killed.
Kestin, I. H. Click the name above to see a profile of Kestin, I. H.    Died : 1 / 8 / 1940	Kestin, I. H. Sub Lieutenant I.H.Kestin of No 145 Squadron was shot down and killed on August 1st 1940. He was on patrol in his Hurricane I (P3155) South of Hastings and was hit by enemy fire.
Kwiecinski, J. Click the name above to see a profile of Kwiecinski, J.    Died : 12 / 8 / 1940	Kwiecinski, J. Sergeant J.Kwiecinski of No.145 Squadron was killed on August 12th 1940. His Hurricane (P3391) was shot down south of the Isle of Wight.
Machaeek, J. Click the name above to see a profile of Machaeek, J.    Died : 8 / 7 / 1941	Machaeek, J. Pilot Officer J.Machaeeck a Czech flew with No 310 and No 145 Squadron. Whilst with 145 he was shot down in his Hurricane I (V7337) on October 15th 1940. He baled out over Christchurch with minor wounds. He had been flying as 'Tail end Charlie'. His Hurricane crashed near New Milton. J.Machaeeck was killed when his Spitfire Va (R7128) was shot down on July 8th 1941.
Maclachlan, James Archibald Findlay Click the name above to see a profile of Maclachlan, James Archibald Findlay    Died : 31 / 7 / 1943	Maclachlan, James Archibald Findlay Died as POW July 31st 1943
McConnell, J. Click the name above to see a profile of McConnell, J.	McConnell, J.
Middlemiss, Robert G Click the name above to see a profile of Middlemiss, Robert G	Middlemiss, Robert G Bob was born in Montreal in 1920 and was educated at Commercial High School of Montreal. After graduating from high school Bob Middlemiss accepted a track scholarship from an American College but war broke out and he volunteered to join the RCAF. He was told when an opening was available he would be called. In the interim, his Dad's Regiment, of which he was the RQSM, the 17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars was mobilized as the 3rd Canadian Motorcycle Regiment. Bob decided to join as a trooper but was called by the Air Force and a few months later joined the RCAF on September 14, 1940. He received his flying training at 13 EFTS, St. Eugene, ON and 9 SFTS, Summerside, PEI where he received his wings. He was posted overseas and trained on Spitfires at 57 OTU, Hawarden, Cheshire. He was posted to 145 Squadron and then later to 41 Squadron. They carried out operations consisting of air defence patrols against high level and low level fighter bomber attacks, convoy patrols in the English Channel, fighter sweeps, bomber escort and low level rhubarbs. In June 1942, he was selected to serve with a team of Spitfire pilots posted to Malta. They were taken to within 700 miles of Malta on the aircraft carrier HMS Eagle and then launched to hopefully make the island. During his tour with 249 Squadron on Malta Bob shot down and destroyed three enemy aircraft and damaged two others before he was shot down and wounded. After recuperating, he served as an Instructor at 52 OTU and then 53 OTU in England. From the OTU he was posted to 403 Squadron, part of the 127 Wing commanded by Johnnie Johnson, the highest scoring ace of WWII. Bob had the honour of flying as his number 2 on a number of sorties. After completing two tours of operations he returned to Canada and instructed on Hurricanes and Mosquitos. Colonel Middlemiss was decorated for his war effort with the Distinguished Flying Cross the citation read as follows: This officer completed two tours of operational duty and has completed sorties from Malta and the United Kingdom. He has destroyed three enemy aircraft and damaged others. His standard of leadership as a section leader and flight commander has always been high and he has invariably shown outstanding courage.
Newling, M. A. Click the name above to see a profile of Newling, M. A.    Died : 6 / 7 / 1941	Newling, M. A. Flight Officer M.(Mike) A.Newling of No 145 Squadron destroyed two aircraft in fighting over Dunkirk. On July 19th 1940 M.A.Newling force-landed his aircraft on an emergency strip. He was awarded the D.F.C. on the 4th of February 1941. M.A.Newling was killed in a Spitfire Va (W3366) near Lille, France on July 6th 1941.
Offenberg, J. H. M. Click the name above to see a profile of Offenberg, J. H. M.    Died : 22 / 1 / 1942	Offenberg, J. H. M. Pilot Officer Jean,(Pyker) Henri, Marie, Offenberg D.F.C. was born at Laeken, Belgium on the 3rd of July 1916. Before the Battle of Britain he flew with the Belgian Air Force in a Fiat CR23. He and his friend (A.Jottard) went on to France when Belgium was over-run, then when the French signed the Armistice they headed for North Africa. They were then smuggled to from Casablanca to Gibraltar with some Polish Pilots. He joined No 145 Squadron in B flight at Drem on August 17th 1940. He was moved to No 609 Squadron and flew with them during WWII.
Ostowicz, A. Click the name above to see a profile of Ostowicz, A.    Died : 11 / 8 / 1940	Ostowicz, A. Flight Officer A.Ostowicz from Poland joined No 145 Squadron on the 16th of July 1940. He was in combat with enemy fighters on August 11th 1940 when he was shot down and killed off Swanage in his Hurricane I (V7294). He was awarded the K.W. and Bar on February 1st 1941.
Page, C. L. Click the name above to see a profile of Page, C. L.	Page, C. L. Flight Lieutenant C.L.Page was with No 234 Squadron flying Spitfires through most of the Battle of Britain, at St. Eval but was a member of No 145 Squadron from July 31st 1940 to August 19th 1940 flying Hurricanes.
Pankratz, W. Click the name above to see a profile of Pankratz, W.    Died : 12 / 8 / 1940	Pankratz, W. Flight Lieutenant W.Pankratz from Poland joined No 145 Squadron on July 16th 1940. Flight Lieutenant W.Pankratz was posted as missing following combat South of the Isle of White in his Hurricane I (R4176) on August 12th 1940, aged 37. He was awarded the KW on February 1st 1940.
Parrott, Peter Click the name above to see a profile of Parrott, Peter    Died : 27 / 8 / 2003	Parrott, Peter Born 28th of June 1920, Peter Parrott joined the RAF in 1938, completing his fighter pilot training before joining No.607 Sqn in early 1940. On the 10th of May 1940, he destroyed two He111s and damaged a further two, sharing in another the next day. He was then posted to No.145 Sqn, damaging a Bf110 on May the 22nd and an He111 four days later, an action which saw his aircraft sufficiently damaged to force him to crash land in Kent. During the Battle of Britain, Peter Parrott destroyed a Me109, Ju87, Ju88 and damaged an He111, before being posted to No.605 Sqn in September. After baling out of his damaged Hurricane in December 1940 and remaining with 605 Sqn until summer 1941, he became an instructor. From July 1943 he joined a number of Squadrons in Italy, returning to Britain after the war to become a test pilot. He died 27th August 2003.
Peel, John Click the name above to see a profile of Peel, John    Died : 7 / 1 / 2004	Peel, John Born 17th October 1911. John Peel is credited with having fired the first shots of the Battle of Britain. In July 1940, he commanded No.145 Sqn destroying one and sharing in the destruction of three German bombers. During the battle of Britain, he damaged or destroyed three enemy aircraft, and was himself shot down, crash landing on the Isle of Wight. After the Battle of Britain he served as a Wing Leader, once more being shot down - this time over the Channel, until in January 1943 he took a job in the Air Ministry, where he served until the end of the war. He died 7th January 2004.
Pickering, James Click the name above to see a profile of Pickering, James	Pickering, James Jim Pickering joined the RAFVR in 1937, and was attached to 769 Sqn FAA, then 804 Sqn FAA. In June 1940 he returned to the RAF and flew Spitfires with 64 Sqn during the Battle of Britain. With 418 Flight Jim flew Hurricanes to Malta from HMS Argus on 2nd August 1940. This flight was to reinforce Maltas handful of outdated Gladiators and few surviving Hurricanes, and on 16th August was amalgamated to become 261 Squadron. With this unit Jim flew Hurricanes and at least five operations in the legendary Gladiators, which have been immortalised as Faith, Hope, and Charity. In April 1941 Jim was posted, first to Egypt, then 80 Squadron in October 1942, and 145 Squadron in December. He returned to the UK in 1943. Born in 1915 in Hinckley, Leicestershire, England, James Pickering studied the printing business in Europe during the 1930s. Convinced that Hitler represented a threat which could lead to war, Pickering joined the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve in 1937. As a "week-end" flyer he earned his wings as a Sergeant Pilot in April of 1939. In September of that year Pickerings unit was mobilized. He was sent to an attachment of the Fleet Air Arm, where he flew Gladiators, Skuas, and Rocs, following his carrier training. In June of 1940 Pickering returned to the RAF flying Spitfires with No. 64 Squadron based in Kenley during the Battle of Britain. Pickering was selected along with eleven other carrier-qualified pilots to fly Hurricanes to Malta off the deck of the HMS Argus. On arrival in Malta these new Hurricanes and their pilots were integrated with the 3 flyable Gladiators and 3 Hurricanes already there to form No. 261 Squadron. This unit carried on the defense of Malta against Italian and German bombing missions which were launched regularly from Sicily, only sixty miles distant. Because of his earlier experience with the Gladiator, Pickering flew both Gladiators and Hurricanes at Malta for eight months. It is believed that Pickering is the last living RAF pilot to fly the Gladiator at Malta. Following his assignment in Malta, Pickering joined No. 1 Aircraft Delivery Unit which ferried aircraft from the West African Gold Coast and Port Sudan to various points throughout the war theater of operations. Pickering delivered a P-40 Warhawk to the Flying Tigers which involved one of the first flights "over the hump." In October of 1942 Pickering returned to operational flying with No. 80 Squadron (Hurricanes) at EI Alamein, and later with No. 145 Squadron (Spitfires). Having completed three separate operational tours, Pickering returned to England when victory was achieved in North Africa. In England, Pickering was assigned as a test pilot with No. 3501 Servicing Unit. He tested modifications to the Spitfire, and also test flew a number of P-51 Mustangs. Later he was transferred to No. 151 Repair Unit as its Chief Test Pilot. This was the largest unit of this kind in the RAF. Because of these experiences, Pickering is unusual in having flown eighty different types of aircraft during the War. Awarded the Air Force Cross, Pickering was released from the RAF at Wars end. He returned to his family-owned printing business, and spent his working career with the company, from which he retired in 1965. He also served as an outside Director of the largest Building Society in Britain. Pickering joined the Volunteer Reserve once again following the War, and continued to fly with the RAF until reaching the mandatory age limit of sixty. Pickering has had a private pilots license since 1938. He has flown thousands of hours and he is an expert on geological and archaeological research from the air. A Fellow of both the Geological Society and the Society of Antiquaries, Jim Pickering epitomizes the English character of determination and persistence which was so vastly underestimated by Hitler during WW 11.
Rabone, P. W. Click the name above to see a profile of Rabone, P. W.    Died : 24 / 7 / 1944	Rabone, P. W. Killed July 24th 1944
Riley, W. Click the name above to see a profile of Riley, W.    Died : 16 / 7 / 1942	Riley, W. Flight Lieutenant William Riley flew Hurricane's with No 302 (Polish) Squadron during the Battle of Britain. His final tally for the war was 8 confirmed kills 2 shared, 3 probables and 1 damaged
Robillard, Larry Click the name above to see a profile of Robillard, Larry    Died : 8 / 3 / 2006	Robillard, Larry Born in Ottawa, 17 November 1920, Canadian ace with 8 victories. Sgt. Joseph Guillame Laurent Robillard, During a sweep over the Lille area, less than a month after his first operational flight, Sergeant Robillard, a former member of the Ottawa Flying club, saw a fellow pilot parachuting. Believing it was his commanding officer who had been shot down, Robillard started to protect the descending pilot by escorting him down, but was himself attacked by nine enemy fighters. In the fierce fight which followed the daring Ottawan destroyed at least two of his attackers. Flight Leutnant Larry Robillard was one of Johnnie Johnsons keen and skillful Canadian pilots. He was shot down over France in 1943. However, with his fluent French and the help of the Resistance, he managed to get back to England, and received a heros welcome when he returned to France to continue the fight, leading a section of 443 Squadron of Johnnies 144 Wing following the Liberation. He flew with 145 Sqn RAF, 72 Sqn RAF, 402 Sqn RCAF, 443 Sqn RCAF. Larry Robillard died at his home in Montreal, Canada on 8th March 2006.
Rowley, R. M. B. Click the name above to see a profile of Rowley, R. M. B.	Rowley, R. M. B.
Russell, Anthony Click the name above to see a profile of Russell, Anthony	Russell, Anthony Anthony Russell joined the Royal Navy in 1938 but was discovered to be under age and discharged. He then joined the RAFVR and was called up to full-time service at the outbreak of war. After completing his training, on 28 September 1940 he was posted as a Sergeant to join 43 Squadron at Tangmere flying Hurricanes. He later flew with 145 Squadron, and was commissioned in April 1942. He remains the last surviving 43 Squadron Battle of Britain pilot to have flown with Tom Dalton-Morgan.
Sasak, W. Click the name above to see a profile of Sasak, W.    Died : 30 / 11 / 1940	Sasak, W. Killed November 30th 1940
Sears, L. A. Click the name above to see a profile of Sears, L. A.    Died : 8 / 8 / 1940	Sears, L. A. Pilot Officer L.A.Sears joined No 145 Squadron in June of 1940. He was shot down in his Hurricane (P2955) south of the Isle of Wight on August 8th 1940. He was posted as missing following this, aged 19.
Shuttleworth (Kay-Shuttleworth), Lord R. U. P. Click the name above to see a profile of Shuttleworth (Kay-Shuttleworth), Lord R. U. P.    Died : 8 / 8 / 1940	Shuttleworth (Kay-Shuttleworth), Lord R. U. P. Flight Officer Lord Shuttleworth joined No 145 Hurricane Squadron in June 1940. Shuttleworth scored two victories during the Battle of Britain. Following combat over a convoy south of the Isle of Wight, Shuttleworth was posted as missing on August 8th 1940, aged 27.
Smith, F. A. Click the name above to see a profile of Smith, F. A.    Died : 8 / 8 / 1940	Smith, F. A. Sub-Lieutenant F.A.Smith was a member of the Fleet Air Arm, Smith was loaned to the R.A.F. in June and joined No 145 Squadron on July 2nd 1940. On July 12th he was forced to land his Hurricane I (N2703) near Ringwood. The aeroplane overturned and Smith suffered injuries. During a combat on August 8th 1940 South of the Isle of Wight his Hurricane I (P3545) was seen to crash into the sea during combat over a channel convoy, and he was subsequently reported as missing. He was aged 20.
Storrar, James Eric Click the name above to see a profile of Storrar, James Eric	Storrar, James Eric Pilot Officer James Eric Storrar flew with No 145 Squadron prior to the Battle of Britain. On August 8th 1940 he scored two victories. He was awarded the D.F.C. on August 20th 1940. He ended the war as a Wing Commander with a D.F.C.
Sykes, D. B. Click the name above to see a profile of Sykes, D. B.	Sykes, D. B. Sergeant D.B.Sykes of No 145 Squadron force landed his Hurricane I (N2494) near St Leonards, Sussex on October 27th 1940. He had run out of fuel during combat. D.B.Sykes was unhurt this time but on the afternoon of the 7th of November he was injured when he crash landed his Hurricane I (P2924) near Ventnor, Isle of Wight after being shot down by a Bf 109.
Talman, J. M. Click the name above to see a profile of Talman, J. M.    Died : 10 / 7 / 1944	Talman, J. M. Pilot Officer J.M.Talman of No 213 Squadron was in combat on September 28th 1940. His Hurricane I was shot down by a Bf 110 over Bembridge on the Isle of Wight. He was rescued unhurt.
Thorpe, P. Click the name above to see a profile of Thorpe, P.	Thorpe, P. Sergeant P.Thorpe of No 145 Squadron was injured when he baled out of his Hurricane I (P3896) over Coghurst on October 12th 1940 after combat over Hastings.
Urbanowicz, W. Click the name above to see a profile of Urbanowicz, W.	Urbanowicz, W. Flight Officer Witor Urbanowicz was a pre-war member of the Polish Air Force, he joined No 145 Squadron on the 4th of August 1940 and was later posted to No 303 (Polish) Squadron on the 21st of August. He finished the Battle with 14 kills. Flight Officer W.Urbanowicz was awarded VM (5th Class) on the 23rd of December 1940 and KW and three Bars on the 1st of February 1941 and the D.F.C. on the 30th of October 1941. Later in the war he was attached to the USAAF in China and downed two Japanese aircraft there, receiving the Air Medal (US) on the 25th of September 1944 and the Chinese Flying Cross.
Wadham, J. V. Click the name above to see a profile of Wadham, J. V.    Died : 12 / 10 / 1940	Wadham, J. V. Sergeant J.V.Wadham joined No 601 Squadron on August 3rd 1940 then he moved to No 145 Squadron. J.V.Wadham was killed by a bullet to the head on October 12th 1940, by a Bf 109 in his Hurricane I (V7426), he was 21.
Wakeham, E. C. Click the name above to see a profile of Wakeham, E. C.    Died : 8 / 8 / 1940	Wakeham, E. C. Pilot Officer E.C.J.Wakeham from No 145 Squadron was awarded the D.F.C. on the 21st of June 1940. Wakeham added five more victories before August 8th 1940, he was posted M.I.A, when he failed to return from a combat in his Hurricane I (P2957) with Bf 110's and Ju 87's South of the Isle of Wight. He was aged, 19.
Ward, J. L. Click the name above to see a profile of Ward, J. L.    Died : 20 / 3 / 1942	Ward, J. L. Killed March 20th 1942
Weber, Franck Click the name above to see a profile of Weber, Franck	Weber, Franck Pilot Officer Franck Weber was a Czech who served in France before joining No 145 Squadron. On the 27th of October 1940 he baled out of his Hurricane I (V7592) off the Isle of White safely after combat with a Bf 109 and was picked up out of the Channel.
Weber, J. Click the name above to see a profile of Weber, J.	Weber, J.
Weir, A. N. C. Click the name above to see a profile of Weir, A. N. C.    Died : 7 / 11 / 1940	Weir, A. N. C. Flight Officer A.N.C.Weir of No.145 Squadron was killed on November 7th 1940. His Hurricane (P2720) was shot down by an Me109 near the Isle of Wight. He was 21.
Woods, Steve Click the name above to see a profile of Woods, Steve	Woods, Steve Having served with 33 Sqn which flew in support of the Army in West Africa, he then transferred to 145 Sqn flying Spitfires in Malta and Italy including a spell as acting Commanding Officer.
Yule, Raymond Duncan Click the name above to see a profile of Yule, Raymond Duncan    Died : 11 / 9 / 1953	Yule, Raymond Duncan Pilot Officer Robert Duncan Yule from New Zealand joined No 145 Squadron, a newly reformed fighter unit on Blenheim's, in September 1939. In March 1940 the unit received its first Hurricanes and during May its pilots found themselves ferrying Hurricanes to France and assisting the Squadrons there. Yule took part in No 145 Squadron's first action of the war on May 18th. The squadron flew daily patrols during the evacuation from Dunkirk and Yule claimed a Bf 110 destroyed in early June 1940. His next victory was a month later when he shared in the destruction of a Do 17 near Brighton. During the Battle Yule destroyed a Ju 88 and damaged three more, probably destroyed a Bf 110 and shared in the destruction of two Do 17's. On the 25th of October he was shot down in a combat near Kent and admitted to hospital with leg wounds after making a forced landing which completely wrote off his Hurricane I (P3926). While rehearsing for the Battle of Britain fly past over London on September 11th 1953, Yule collided with another jet aircraft. Faced with a densely-populated area, Yule steered his aircraft towards Woolwich Arsenal and crash-landed between rows of buildings. Some workers were injured and Yule was killed. His selfless action undoubtedly saved many lives.