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Tuesday 31 July 2012

Hurricane Pilot's Resting Place identified after 71 years

The resting place of a 2 WW RAF Hurricane pilot listed as missing in action for more than 70 years has been found, Fg Off Derek Allen DFC was just 19 when he found himself flying in the skies over northern France in May 1940. Research by the Air Historical Branch shows that the body of the young pilot was removed from his aircraft by villagers and buried as an 'unknown airman'. His younger brother said...More information »

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