14th September 1940 We Remember

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 14th 1940 THE CASUALTIES:

1605hrs: Tonbridge. Hurricane P2542. 73 Squadron Debden
Sgt J.J.Brimble killed. (Shot down by enemy aircraft and crashed at Parkhurst Farm Chart Sutton)

1615hrs: Rochford. Spitfire X4275. 222 Squadron Hornchurch
Sgt S.Baxter killed.(Badly damaged by gunfire from Bf109s and crashed attempting to land)

1620hrs: Orsett (Essex). Spitfire R6625. 19 Squadron Duxford
Sgt F.Marek killed. (Crashed during routine patrol. Possibly oxygen failure. No other details)

1800hrs: Bredgar. Hurricane P5184. 253 Squadron Kenley
Sgt W.B.Higgins killed. (Shot down in flames after combat with Bf109. Pilot did not bale out)

For more information on the actions of the day click the link below.

http://www.raf.mod.uk/bob1940/september14.html