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No.242 Sqn RAF

Name : No.242 Sqn RAF Founded : August 1918 Disbanded : 30th September 1964 Country : UK Fate : Disbanded 30th September 1964 More Details : Canadian Toujours pret - Always ready Known Code Letters : , LE,

Known Service Details :
Pilot or Aircrew	Rank	Start of Service	End of Service	Known Dates	Aircraft	Airframes	Notes
DENNIS HUMBERT Fox-Male		8th September 1942	5th March 1943	08th September 1942	Spitfire		went with 242 Squadron to North Africa and remained with it until 5th March 1943.
R. Atkinson		unknown	unknown
Douglas Bader	Squadron Leader	unknown	unknown	11th July 1940 09th September 1940	Hurricane
J. Benzie	Pilot Officer	unknown	7th September 1940		Hurricane	P2962	Killed in Action
M. K. Brown		unknown	unknown	18th May 1940	Hurricane	N2320
N. N. Campbell	Pilot Officer	unknown	17th October 1940		Hurricane	V6575	Killed in Action
L. E. Chambers	Flight Officer	unknown	unknown	18th May 1940	Hurricane	L1922
G. P. Christie		unknown	unknown
R. J. Cork	Sub Lieutenant	1st July 1940	unknown
Dennis Crowley-Milling		unknown	unknown
L. E. Cryderman	Pilot Officer	unknown	8th February 1941		Hurricane	V6823	Killed in Action
A. H. Deacon	Pilot Officer	unknown	unknown	28th May 1940		N2651
Hugh Dundas		unknown	unknown		Hurricane
A. F. Eckford	Flight Officer	19th May 1940	July 1940		Hurricane
R. E. Gardner	Sub Lieutenant (FAA)	1st July 1940	unknown
J. W. Graafstra	Flight Officer	unknown	23rd May 1940		Hurricane	P2809	Killed in Action
Robert Davidson Grassick	Pilot Officer	unknown	unknown	11th June 1940	Hurricane
N. Hart	Pilot Officer	unknown	5th November 1940		Hurricane	P2806	Killed in Action
M. G. Homer	Flight Officer	unknown	27th September 1940		Hurricane	P2967	Killed in Action
D. F. Jones	Pilot Officer	unknown	28th May 1940		Hurricane	L1746	Killed in Action
N L D Kemp	Pilot Officer	unknown	unknown		Hurricane
Nigel Leslie Digby Kemp	Pilot Officer	unknown	unknown		Hurricane
John Blanford Latta	Pilot Officer	unknown	12th January 1941	29th May 1940	Hurricane	L1666 V7203	Killed in Action
R. H. Lonsdale	Sergeant	unknown	unknown	09th September 1940	Hurricane
D. G. MacQueen	Pilot Officer	unknown	9th June 1940		Hurricane	P2767	Killed in Action
G. A. Malone	Pilot Officer	unknown	23rd May 1940		Hurricane	P2730	Killed in Action
William McKnight	Flight Officer	unknown	10th January 1941		Hurricane	P2961	Killed in Action
Jocelyn G P Millard		unknown	unknown
Henry Leslie Niccolls	P/O	unknown	3rd March 1940		Hurricane	L2002	Killed in Action
Doug Nicholls		unknown	unknown
P. J. Patterson	Mid Ship. (FAA)	unknown	20th August 1940		Hurricane	P2976	Killed in Action
J. A. Porter		unknown	unknown
G. Powell-Shedden	Flight Lieutenant	unknown	unknown	15th September 1940	Hurricane	P2884
E. A. Redfern	Sergeant	unknown	17th August 1941		Hurricane	Z3454	Killed in Action
E. Richardson		unknown	unknown
B. A. Rogers	Flight Lieutenant	unknown	17th June 1941		Hurricane	Z2888	Killed in Action
Arthur Roscoe		unknown	unknown
J. E. Savill		unknown	unknown
K. M. Sclanders	Pilot Officer	unknown	9th September 1940	09th September 1940	Hurricane		Killed in Action
J. B. Smiley	Pilot Officer	unknown	unknown	23rd May 1940	Hurricane	P3392
N. K. Stansfeld		unknown	unknown
G. M. Stewart	Pilot Officer	unknown	31st May 1940		Hurricane	P2732	Killed in Action
J. L. Sullivan	Flight Lieutenant	unknown	14th May 1940		Hurricane	P2621	Killed in Action
Richard Gordon Battensby Summers		4th December 1939	16th April 1940		Blenheim
H. N. Tamblyn	Flight Lieutenant	unknown	3rd April 1941		Hurricane	Z2692	Killed in Action
Percival Turner		unknown	unknown		Hurricane
R. H. Weins	Pilot Officer	unknown	unknown	18th May 1940		L1665
R. A. West	Pilot Officer	unknown	1st June 1940		Hurricane	L2004	Killed in Action

Pilots and Aircrew for : No.242 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
Armitage, J. F. Click the name above to see a profile of Armitage, J. F.    Died : 17 / 6 / 1941	Armitage, J. F. Killed June 17th 1941
Atkinson, R. Click the name above to see a profile of Atkinson, R.    Died : 17 / 10 / 1940	Atkinson, R. Pilot Officer R.Atkinson of No.213 Squadron was killed on October 17th 1940. His Hurricane (P3174) was shot down by a Me109 near Ashford in Kent. He was 19.
Bader, Douglas Click the name above to see a profile of Bader, Douglas    Died : 5 / 9 / 1982	Bader, Douglas Group Captain Douglas R.S.Bader CBE, DSO and bar, DFC and bar, Legion d'Honneur, Croix de Guerre, whose dazzling success as a fighter pilot with artificial legs made him a national hero, Bader was a legend in his own lifetime for the courage and style with which he defied disablement. Bader had an academic ability which won him a scholarship to St Edward's School and a cadet ship at the elite RAF College, Cranwell. Douglas Bader joined No 23 Squadron at Kenley in July 1930 to fly Gamecocks. Asked to give an aerobatic demonstration in a Bulldog by pilots at a flying club, he declined; whereupon someone made a comment he could not ignore and took-off. Unfortunately the Bulldog's wingtip touched the ground during a low pass and it crashed. Bader lost both legs and was invalided out of the RAF. When war came his perseverance got him accepted back into the RAF for flying duties in Spitfire I's in No 19 Squadron at Duxford. In June 1940, Bader was given command of No 242 Squadron. A Canadian unit, the only one in the RAF at the time, No 242 had been badly mauled in France, and its morale was low. Bader quickly transformed No 242 into a tight, tough squadron by his courage, leadership and uncompromising attitude toward his pilots, ground crews and the RAF high command, with whom he soon had a major brush. After taking charge of No 242, Bader soon discovered that the unit did not have the spare parts or tools to keep its 18 Hurricane fighters operational. After trying to sort out the problem through official channels, Bader signaled 12th Group Headquarters: "242 Squadron operational as regards pilots but non-operational as regards equipment." And he refused to announce his squadron as operational until its lack of tools and spares was rectified. It took a direct meeting between Squadron Leader Bader and Fighter Command's commander Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding, to correct the mess. Within 24 hours, No 242 Squadron had all the tools and spares it needed, and Bader signaled 12th Group: "242 Squadron now fully operational." Early in 1941 he commanded the first Tangmere Wing and his tactics then were carried on by Fighter Command for some years. On 11th of August he baled out of his Spitfire, leaving his 'tin' right leg in the Spitfire, and became a prisoner of war for 3½ years, ending it in Colditz Castle after two attempted escapes. He retired from the RAF in July 1946 and rejoined Shell Oil, later being knighted. During only 15 months operations his official score was 22½ enemy aircraft destroyed, although his personal tally was 30! His courage and determination in war and his work for the handicapped in peace inspired others until he passed away in 1983.
Ball, G. E. Click the name above to see a profile of Ball, G. E.    Died : 1 / 2 / 1946	Ball, G. E. Killed in flying accident February 1st 1946
Barwell, P. R. Click the name above to see a profile of Barwell, P. R.    Died : 1 / 7 / 1942	Barwell, P. R. Killed by inexperienced pilot July 1st 1942
Benzie, J. Click the name above to see a profile of Benzie, J.    Died : 7 / 9 / 1940	Benzie, J. Pilot Officer John Benzie was a Canadian of No 242 Squadron. He was killed while on patrol over the Thames Estuary in his Hurricane I (P2962)on 7th of September 1940.
Brimble, G. W. Click the name above to see a profile of Brimble, G. W.    Died : 1 / 12 / 1940	Brimble, G. W. Killed December 1st 1940
Brown, M. K. Click the name above to see a profile of Brown, M. K.    Died : 21 / 2 / 1941	Brown, M. K. Pilot Officer M.K.Brown of No.242 Squadron was flying in Hurricane (N2320) on May 18th 1940 when he was forced to bale out during combat with a Me110. He suffered wounds to his right leg.
Bush, C. R. Click the name above to see a profile of Bush, C. R.	Bush, C. R.
Campbell, N. N. Click the name above to see a profile of Campbell, N. N.    Died : 17 / 10 / 1940	Campbell, N. N. Pilot Officer Norman Neil Campbell a Canadian who during the Battle of Britain flew with No 242 Squadron. He was killed on the 17th of October 1940 when he crashed his Hurricane I (V6575) into the sea off Yarmouth.
Chambers, L. E. Click the name above to see a profile of Chambers, L. E.	Chambers, L. E. Flight Officer L.E.Chambers of No.242 Squadron baled out of his Hurricane (L1922) following combat with Me110s, Chambers suffered burns.
Christie, G. P. Click the name above to see a profile of Christie, G. P.    Died : 6 / 7 / 1942	Christie, G. P. Flight Lieutenant G.P.Christie was a Canadian who flew with No 242 Squadron and No 66 Squadron. He was wounded after his Spitfire I (K9944) crashed at Gillingham, Kent on the 5th of September 1940.
Cork, R Click the name above to see a profile of Cork, R	Cork, R
Cork, R. J. Click the name above to see a profile of Cork, R. J.    Died : 14 / 4 / 1944	Cork, R. J. Sub Lieutenant Richard John 'Dickie' Cork joined No 242 Squadron on the 1st of July 1940 from the R.N.V.R. He wore naval Uniform but was subject to R.A.F. discipline as if he was a full member of a Squadron. He was awarded the D.S.O. on the 18th of October 1940.
Crowley-Milling, Dennis Click the name above to see a profile of Crowley-Milling, Dennis    Died : 0 / 0 / 1996	Crowley-Milling, Dennis 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.
Cryderman, L. E. Click the name above to see a profile of Cryderman, L. E.    Died : 8 / 2 / 1941	Cryderman, L. E. Pilot Officer L.Cryderman a Canadian from No 242 Squadron died after he ditched his Hurricane I (V6823) into the Channel off Clacton following combat on the 8th of February 1941. His body was never found.
Deacon, A. H. Click the name above to see a profile of Deacon, A. H.	Deacon, A. H. Sergeant A.Harry Deacon of No 111 Squadron baled out of his Hurricane I (N2340) safely on the 18th of August 1940 following combat over Kenly. His aircraft crashed at Oxted.
Dibnah, R. H. Click the name above to see a profile of Dibnah, R. H.	Dibnah, R. H.
Dundas, Hugh Click the name above to see a profile of Dundas, Hugh    Died : 10 / 7 / 1995	Dundas, Hugh Hugh Dundas, a pre-war member of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force, was called up early in the war, serving with 616 Squadron. After a promising start as a fighter pilot, Dundas was shot down and injured during the Battle of Britain, but quickly returned to his squadron which in early 1941 was at Tangmere and came under the command of Wing Commander Douglas Bader. Dundas became one of the leading members of that Wing and frequently flew with Bader, gradually building his reputation as a fighter pilot and tactician. After receiving the DFC, Dundas became Flight Commander in 610 Squadron. December 1941 brought another promotion as commanding officer of 56 Squadron, the first in the RAF to be converted to Typhoons. Posted to the Mediterranean in 1943, he led 244 Spitfire Wing from Malta and later Italy. In 1944, Dundas was awarded the DSO and became one of the youngest Group Captains in the RAF. For some years after the war, Dundas served once more with the RAuxAF during which time he became CO of 601 Squadron. Cocky Dundas flew Spitfires with 616 Sqn during some of the heaviest air fighting of the Battle of Britain. With several victories to his name he was shot down on August 22nd and wounded. Later this distinguished pilot flew in Douglas Baders famous Tangmere Wing, and subsequently commanded successively Typhoon and Spitfire Wings. Sir Hugh Dundas (22 Jul 1920 - 10 Jul 1995) Served with 616 sqd 1939 - 1941, 56 sqd 1941 to 1942, 324 wing north Africa, Sicily and the first wing to move to Italy 1943 - 1944, 240 wing 1944 - 1945 in Italy.
Eckford, A. F. Click the name above to see a profile of Eckford, A. F.	Eckford, A. F. Flight Officer Alan F.Eckford was a member of No 32 Squadron until 19th of May 1940 when Eckford was posted to No 242 Hurricane Squadron. Eckford rejoined No 32 Squadron at the end of July. Alan F.Eckford was awarded the D.F.C. on the 24th of December 1940.
Fox-Male, DENNIS HUMBERT Click the name above to see a profile of Fox-Male, DENNIS HUMBERT    Died : 1 / 4 / 1986	Fox-Male, DENNIS HUMBERT called to full-time service with the RAFVR on 15th March 1940 and commissioned. He was posted to 7 EFTS Desford on 12th April to complete his elementary flying training. He moved on to RAF College FTS at Cranwell on 10th June and with the course completed he went on to 7 OTU Hawarden on 7th September 1940 joined 152 Sqn at Warmwell on the 29th of September 1940 and remained with the Squadron until 1941. and became a flight instructor at 59 OTU Crosby-on-Eden. on 20th April 1942 Fox-Male returned to operations when he was posted to 242 Squadron at Turnhouse. On 12th May he was sent for a course to the Pilot Gunnery Instructors Training Wing at CGS Sutton Bridge then rejoined 242 Squadron On 8th Sept 1942 Fox-Male went with 242 Squadron to North Africa and remained with it until 5th March 1943. Released from the RAF in 1946 as a Flight Lieutenant,
Gardner, R Click the name above to see a profile of Gardner, R	Gardner, R
Gardner, R. E. Click the name above to see a profile of Gardner, R. E.	Gardner, R. E. Sub Lieutenant Richard Exton 'Jimmy' Gardner (F.A.A.) joined No 242 Squadron on July 1st 1940 from the RNVR. He wore naval Uniform but was subject to RAF discipline as if he was a full member of a Squadron.
Graafstra, J. W. Click the name above to see a profile of Graafstra, J. W.    Died : 23 / 5 / 1940	Graafstra, J. W. Flight Officer J.W.Graafstra of No.242 Squadron was flying escort in Hurricane (P2809) on May 23rd 1940 when he was shot down by Me109s and killed. He was 27 and buried at Wancourt.
Grassick, Robert Davidson Click the name above to see a profile of Grassick, Robert Davidson    Died : 0 / 0 / 1978	Grassick, Robert Davidson Pilot Officer Robert Davidson Grassick Robert "Bob" Grassick was born in London, Ontario, Canada in May 1917. He received a commission in the RAF as Acting P/O on probation on 14th January 1939 and served with 242 Squadron from its formation in November 1939 until September 1941 though served with 607 Squadron and 615 Squadron on attachment in May 1940. On 16th January 1940 this 242 Squadron Hurricane was being ferried from Ternhill to Church Fenton and to be then used by 242 Squadron who were re-equipping with Hurricanes at the time. Bad weather effected flying as they approached Yorkshire and the pilot of this aircraft made a good forced landing near Wakefield, probably wheels down, and the aircraft was not damaged. When the weather improved the aircraft was flown out and landed at Church Fenton. He scored his first of many enemy aircraft as shot down on 15th May 1940. He was injured in a motorcycle accident in August 1940 and did not see active service for some months while he recovered. He awarded the DFC for service with 242 Squadron, Gazetted on 15th July 1941, the citation reads.. "This officer has been a member of the squadron since its formation. He has displayed an indomitable spirit and has proved himself to be a first-class section leader. Flight Lieutenant Grassick has destroyed at least six enemy aircraft." He later served in the Middle East, serving with 260 Squadron before becoming a test pilot. He served with 216 Squadron in 1945 and transferred to the RCAF in May 1945 but left the service in 1946. He died in 1978. . He was awarded the D.F.C. on July 15th 1941.
Hart, N. Click the name above to see a profile of Hart, N.    Died : 5 / 11 / 1940	Hart, N. Pilot Officer N.Hart of No.242 Squadron was killed on 5th November 1940. His Hurricane (P2806) was shot down off Sheerness by a Me109.
Hayes, H. L. Click the name above to see a profile of Hayes, H. L.	Hayes, H. L.
Homer, M. G. Click the name above to see a profile of Homer, M. G.    Died : 27 / 9 / 1940	Homer, M. G. Flight Officer M.G.Homer of No 242 Squadron was killed after his Hurricane I (P2967) was shot down and crashed near Sittingbourne in Kent on the 27th of September 1940.
Jones, D. F. Click the name above to see a profile of Jones, D. F.	Jones, D. F. Pilot Officer D.F.Jones of No.242 Squadron was shot down by a Me109 in his Hurricane (L1746) on May 28th 1940 and killed. He was aged 26 and buried at Oostduinkerke Comm Cemetery in Belgium.
Kemp, N L D Click the name above to see a profile of Kemp, N L D    Died : 13 / 3 / 2005	Kemp, N L D A Battle of Britain veteran who had flown with Douglas Bader in the famous 242 Canadian squadron. Nigel Kemp transferred with the squadron to Malta in 1941, flying his Hurricane of Ark Royal on Nmember 12. The squadron sufferred such heavy losses in Malta that in March 1942 the survivors were absorbed into 126 and 185 Squadrons. He had been with 242 in 1941 when the squadron was re-equipped with the Hurricane II and took part in the cross channel offensive, receiving the D17C in October 1941 for a series of daring attacks on enemy shipping. Nigel Kemp passed away on 13th March 2005.
Kemp, Nigel Leslie Digby Click the name above to see a profile of Kemp, Nigel Leslie Digby	Kemp, Nigel Leslie Digby Pilot Officer Nigel Leslie Digby Kemp flew with No 242 Squadron flying Hurricane's during the Battle of Britain. He was awarded the D.F.C. on the 7th of October 1941.
Latta, John Blanford Click the name above to see a profile of Latta, John Blanford    Died : 12 / 1 / 1941	Latta, John Blanford Pilot Officer John Blandford Latta a Canadian was with No 242 Squadron during the Battle of Britain flying Hurricane's. He was awarded the D.F.C. on November 8th 1940. Latta was killed on January 12th 1940. His Hurricane (V7203) was shot down by a Me109. He was 27.
Lawrence, K. A. Click the name above to see a profile of Lawrence, K. A.	Lawrence, K. A.
Lonsdale, R. H. Click the name above to see a profile of Lonsdale, R. H.	Lonsdale, R. H. Sergeant R.V.H.Lonsdale flew with No 501 Squadron and No 242 Squadron during the Battle of Britain. He baled out of his Hurricane I (P2831) safely September 9th 1940. He had been hit by return fire from a Do 17 over the Thames Estuary.
MacQueen, D. G. Click the name above to see a profile of MacQueen, D. G.    Died : 9 / 6 / 1940	MacQueen, D. G. Pilot Officer D.G.MacQueen of No.242 Squadron was killed on June 9th 1940 whilst on patrol. He was shot down over France by a Me109.
Malone, G. A. Click the name above to see a profile of Malone, G. A.    Died : 23 / 5 / 1940	Malone, G. A. Pilot Officer G.A.Malone of No.242 Squadron was killed on May 23rd 1940 whilst flying escort over France, his Hurricane (P2730) was shot down by Me109s. He was buried at Anzac Cemetery in France.
McKnight, W. L. Click the name above to see a profile of McKnight, W. L.    Died : 12 / 1 / 1941	McKnight, W. L. Missing January 12th 1941
McKnight, William Click the name above to see a profile of McKnight, William    Died : 12 / 1 / 1941	McKnight, William Flight Officer W.M.McKnight of No.242 Squadron was killed on January 12th 1940. His Hurricane (P2961) was shot down by a Me109. He was 22.
Meredith, A. D. Click the name above to see a profile of Meredith, A. D.	Meredith, A. D.
Millard, Jocelyn G P Click the name above to see a profile of Millard, Jocelyn G P    Died : 10 / 5 / 2010	Millard, Jocelyn G P Volunteering for the RAFVR in August 1939, J G Millard was called up for full time service the following month. Converting to Hurricanes, he was posted to 1 Squadron at Wittering in October 1940, and shortly after transferred to Douglas Bader's 242 Squadron at Coltishall. In November he moved to 615 Squadron at Northolt. After the Battle of Britain he spent time as an instructor, going to Canada. He later became Squadron Commander of 35 SFTS. Sadly, Jocelyn Millard passed away on the 10th of May 2010.
Niccolls, Henry Leslie Click the name above to see a profile of Niccolls, Henry Leslie    Died : 3 / 3 / 1940	Niccolls, Henry Leslie Henry Niccolls was born in Rosetown, Saskatchewan in 1917 and is believed to have enlisted in March 1939. He received his commission to the rank of Acting P/O on probation on 13th May 1939 and was later graded as P/O on probation on 6th November 1939. On the same date he was posted to 242 Squadron pretty much on its formation at Church Fenton. At that time 242 Squadron did not have any aircraft but over the coming weeks they took charge of a few Blenheims though these were soon exchanged for Hurricanes. All of 242 Squadron's pilot began conversion to fly the Hurricane type in January and February 1940 apart from P/O Niccolls who, it was stated in the squadron records, was sick. On 3rd March 1940 He was undertaking a night training flight in Hurricane L2002 when for unknown reasons the aircraft flew into the ground near Bolton Percy to the south of Tadcaster at 05.10hrs This flight in which he was killed was very likely to have been one of his first in the Hurricane type. His funeral took place at Kirkby Wharfe on 7th March 1940.
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.
Patterson, P. J. Click the name above to see a profile of Patterson, P. J.    Died : 20 / 8 / 1940	Patterson, P. J. Midshipman P.J.Patterson of No.242 Squadron was killed on August 20th of 1940. His Hurricane (P2976) crashed into the sea off Winterton due to an unknown cause. He was 29.
Porter, J. A. Click the name above to see a profile of Porter, J. A.	Porter, J. A. Sergeant J.A.Porter flew with No 615 Squadron & No 242 Squadron flying Hurricane's & No 19 Squadron in Spitfires during the Battle of Britain. Porter was with No 19 Squadron when he was shot down in his Spitfire I (X4070) after chasing a enemy aircraft to the French coast on September 15th 1940. Potter was wounded and taken prisoner.
Powell-Shedden, G. Click the name above to see a profile of Powell-Shedden, G.	Powell-Shedden, G. Flight Lieutenant George Powell-Sheddon of No 242 Squadron was injured while on patrol when he was force to bale out of his Hurricane I (P2884) after being shot down in combat over the Channel on September 15th 1940. The aircraft crashed at Lidmore, Sussex.
Redfern, E. A. Click the name above to see a profile of Redfern, E. A.    Died : 17 / 8 / 1941	Redfern, E. A. Sergeant E.A.Redfern of No.242 Squadron was killed on August 17th 1941. His Hurricane (Z3454) was shot down by a Me109. He was 27 and buried at Etaples.
Richardson, E. Click the name above to see a profile of Richardson, E.	Richardson, E.
Rogers, B. A. Click the name above to see a profile of Rogers, B. A.    Died : 17 / 6 / 1941	Rogers, B. A. Flight Lieutenant B.A.Rogers of No.242 Squadron was killed on June 17th 1941. His Hurricane (Z2888) was shot down by a Me109. He was buried in France, aged 23.
Roscoe, Arthur Click the name above to see a profile of Roscoe, Arthur	Roscoe, Arthur American Arthur Roscoe joined the RAF in February 1941, through the Clayton Knight Committee that was recruiting American civilian pilots for the RAF. Arriving in England he joined 71 Eagle Squadron, where he made his first claims. In June 1942 he volunteered for service on Malta and flew off the carrier HMS Furious on 11th August to join 229 Squadron. During his final combat on 12th October he was shot down, wounded and evacuated from the island in a Liberator, which in turn crashed on landing in Gibraltar. On recovery, he was posted to join 165 Squadron, then 242 Squadron, and in May 1944 was given command of 232 Squadron. He had destroyed 4 enemy aircraft and probably 3 more.
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.
Sclanders, K. M. Click the name above to see a profile of Sclanders, K. M.    Died : 9 / 9 / 1940	Sclanders, K. M. Pilot Officer Kirkpatrick MacLure Sclanders a Canadian flew with No 242 Squadron. He died on September 9th 1940 when he crash landed his Hurricane I (P3087) near Rye after being attacked in the air.
Smiley, J. B. Click the name above to see a profile of Smiley, J. B.	Smiley, J. B. Pilot Officer J.B.Smiley of No.242 Squadron was shot down in his Hurricane (P3392) whilst on escort north of France on May 23rd 1940. He baled out safely and was made a prisoner of war.
Stansfeld, N. K. Click the name above to see a profile of Stansfeld, N. K.	Stansfeld, N. K. Pilot Officer Noel Karl Stansfield a Canadian flew with both No 242 Squadron and No 229 Squadron. He was wounded on September 30th 1940. He baled out after his Hurricane I (N2652) after combat over Ightham in Kent. He was awarded the D.F.C. on October 8th 1940.
Staples, L. Click the name above to see a profile of Staples, L.	Staples, L.
Stewart, G. M. Click the name above to see a profile of Stewart, G. M.    Died : 31 / 5 / 1940	Stewart, G. M. Pilot Officer G.M.Stewart of No.242 Squadron was killed on May 31st 1940 when his Hurricane (P2732) was shot down by a Me109.
Sullivan, J. L. Click the name above to see a profile of Sullivan, J. L.    Died : 14 / 5 / 1940	Sullivan, J. L. Flight Lieutenant J.L.Sullivan of No.242 Squadron was killed when he was shot down in his Hurricane (P2621) on May 14th 1940 following combat with Hs123 near Gorrey-le-Chateau. He was buried at Perwez in Belgium.
Summers, Richard Gordon Battensby Click the name above to see a profile of Summers, Richard Gordon Battensby    Died : 7 / 5 / 2017	Summers, Richard Gordon Battensby Richard Gordon Battensby Summers was born on 18th October 1921 in Beverley, East Yorkshire and was educated at Ermysteds Grammar School at Skipton. In April 1939 Richard joined The Royal Air Force as a direct-entry Airman u/t Observer. On 26th June he went to the Bristol Flying School, Yatesbury for basic navigation training, moved to B&GS Warmwell on 30th September and then completed his training with an astro-navigation course at St. Athan in November. On 4th December 1939 Summers was posted to Church Fenton to join 242 Squadron, as a navigator at the age of 18. The squadron was equipped with Blenheims. He went to 219 Squadron at Catterick on 16th April 1940. Summers left the squadron on 28th September to go to the Ferry Pool and Defence Flight Takoradi, in West Africa. In early July 1941 Summers aircraft made a wheels-up forced-landing on a beach in Liberia. To escape internment he walked 48 miles in bare feet before putting out to sea and being picked up by a British merchantman on the 5th. For this incident, Summers was awarded the AFM (gazetted 1st January 1942). Commissioned in May 1942, he was posted back to the UK where he was appointed Bombing Leader on Hudsons at No. 1 (Coastal) OTU Silloth on 12th October. Summers was posted to 48 Squadron at Gibraltar on 22nd May 1943 as Bombing Leader. He returned to the UK and on 1st March 1944 became Bombing Leader at No. 1 APC Aldergrove. Summers went on a Specialist Armament Course on 19th April, firstly at 2 School of Technical Training Cosford and from late June at the Empire Air Armament School at Manby. He was appointed Armament Staff Officer at HQ 15 Group Liverpool on 17th November 1944 and he moved to RAF Lossiemouth on 7th August 1945 as Station Armament Officer. Staying in the postwar RAF, in October 1946 Summers was posted to the staff of ACAS (Training) at the Air Ministry as an Acting Squadron Leader. Pre-selected for the RAF Staff College in 1949, he graduated at the end of 1950 and was appointed Command Weapons Officer at HQ Bomber Command. From August 1953 until January 1956 Summers was Deputy Station Commander at RAF East Leigh, Kenya during the Mau-Mau Emergency. He was made an OBE (gazetted 6th March 1956) for 'gallant and distinguished services in Kenya'. Back in the UK, Summers returned to flying and commanded 109 Squadron at Binbrook. In December 1956 he was promoted to Acting Wing Commander and took command of No. 2 Wing RAF Cosford. In July 1959 he did a RAF Flying College Course at RAF Manby. In January/March 1960 Summers did a conversion course on Vulcans and was then appointed Wing Commander Operations at RAF Finningley, a Vulcan station. In December 1962 he was posted to the staff of SHAPE in Europe, for 'nuclear activities'. He returned to the UK in December 1966 and became a staff officer in the Department of the Chief of Defence Staff. Summers retired from the RAF on 18th October 1968 as a Wing Commander. He died on 7th May 2017.
Tamblyn, H. N. Click the name above to see a profile of Tamblyn, H. N.    Died : 3 / 4 / 1941	Tamblyn, H. N. Pilot Officer Hugh Norman Tamblyn a Canadian flew with No 242 Squadron in Hurricane's and No 141 Squadron in Defiant's during the Battle of Britain. He was awarded the D.F.C. on January 7th 1941. Tamblyn was killed on April 3rd 1941, his Hurricane (Z2692) was shot down by a Me110. Tamblyn died from exposure before he was found. He was 23 and buried in Ipswich.
Turner, P. S. Click the name above to see a profile of Turner, P. S.	Turner, P. S.
Turner, Percival Click the name above to see a profile of Turner, Percival	Turner, Percival Pilot Officer Percival Stanley 'Stan' Turner was English and emigrated to Canada. He joined the R.A.F. before 1939 and he flew with No 242 Hurricane Squadron during the Battle of Britain. At the end of the war his score was at least 14 Kills. Turner was promoted to Group Captain. D.S.O , D.F.C. and Bar the Czech War Cross and the Czech Medal for Valour.
Wareham, M. P. Click the name above to see a profile of Wareham, M. P.	Wareham, M. P.
Webb, Ernest Click the name above to see a profile of Webb, Ernest	Webb, Ernest After joining the Royal Air Force in June 1941, Ernie Webb was chosen for training as a pilot. After qualifying he was posted in 1943 to join No.49 Squadron, based at Fiskerton in Lincolnshire. The squadron were by that time flying Lancasters, and heavily involved in the RAF Bomber Command offensive against the major targets in Germany. He flew a total of 30 combat operations in the Lancaster during his tour with No.49 Squadron, and later went on to serve with No.242 Squadron, RAF Transport Command. Ernest Webb was awarded the DFC.
Weins, R. H. Click the name above to see a profile of Weins, R. H.	Weins, R. H. Pilot Officer R.H.Weins of No.242 Squadron crashed his Hurricane (L1665) near Cambrai following combat with Me110s on May 18th 1940. Weins was injured.
West, R. A. Click the name above to see a profile of West, R. A.    Died : 1 / 6 / 1940	West, R. A. Pilot Officer R.A.West of No.242 Squadron was killed on June 1st 1940. His Hurricane (L2004) was shot down by a Me109.