16th October 1940 – we remember

Wednesday 16th October 1940 – The Fallen

65 squadron, Turnhouse

Spitfire R6714, Sgt I Pearson killed, crashed following flying accident over Gateshead, 16.00 hrs.

310 squadron, Duxford

Hurricane P3143, Sgt J Chalupa killed, crashed near Ely during routine training flight, cause unknown.

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