20th September 1940 We Remember

FRIDAY 20th SEPTEMBER 1940 THE CASUALTIES

1020hrs: Canterbury. Spitfire X4410. 72 Squadron Biggin Hill
P/O D.F.Holland Killed. (Baled out after being shot down by Bf109s. Died on admission to hospital)

1115hrs: Rochester. Spitfire N3203. 222 Squadron Hornchurch
P/O H.L.Whitbread killed. (Shot down by Bf109s and crashed at Pond Cottage. Thrown clear but dead)

1130hrs: Amesbury. Hurricane L1595. 56 Squadron Boscombe Down
Sgt C.V.Meeson killed. (Crashed during formation flying practice)

1134hrs: West Hougham. Spitfire X4417. 92 Squadron Biggin Hill
P/O H.P.Hill. Killed. (Shot down by Bf109 and burst into flames on crashing)

1134hrs: Dungeness. Spitfire N3248. 92 Squadron Biggin Hill
Sgt P.R.Eyles Posted as missing. (Crashed into the Channel after being shot down.)

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

http://www.raf.mod.uk/bob1940/september20.html