Friday 27th september 1940 – the fallen.
1 (RCAF) squadron.
Hurricane I, P3647, F/O O.J. Peterson (USA) killed, shot down at Hever during combat with Ju88s and Bf110s over north Kent, 09.15 hrs
19 squadron
Spitfire I, X4352, P/O E Burgoyne killed, shot down in combat with Bf109s over Canterbury and crashed at Coldred, 12.30 hrs.
64 squadron
Spitfire I, X4032, Sgt L.A. Dyke, failed to return from routine section patrol, cause unknown, 10.30 hrs.
72 squadron
Spitfire I, X4340, P/O E.E. Males killed, shot down in combat with Bf109s over Sevenoaks, crashed Shadwell Dock, Stepney, 09.40 hrs.
Spitfire I, N3068, F/O P.J. Davies-Cooke killed, shot down by Bf109 during combat over Sevenoaks, crashed into Nos 70 and 72 Queensway, West Wickham, pilot bailed out, but fell dead near Hayes Station, 09.40 hrs.
92 squadron
Spitfire I, X4422, F/LT J.A. Paterson (NZ) killed, shot down in combat with enemy aircraft over Sevenoaks, crashed and burned out at Sparepenny Lane, Farningham, 09.20 hrs. Follow this link for more information on F/Lt Patterson http://www.shoreham-aircraft-museum.co.uk/X4422.htm
Spitfire I, R6767, F/Sgt C Sydney killed, crashed at Kingston-on-Thames following combat with enemy aircraft, 09.40 hrs.
Spitfire I, R6622, Sgt T.G, Oldfield killed, shot down by enemy aircraft, crashed and exploded on impact at Fullers House, Hesketh Park, Dartford, 15.18 hrs.
213 squadron
Hurricane I, N2401, F/LT L.H. Schwind killed, shot down in combat with enemy fighters over Gatwick and crashed onto Wildernesse Golf Course, Seal, near Sevenoaks, 09.25 hrs.
222 squadron
Spitfire I, P9364, Sgt E Scott missing, failed to return from operational patrol , exact cause unknown, crashed at Greenway Court, Hollingbourne, 16.00 hrs.
229 squadron
Hurricane I, V6782, F/LT R.F. Rimmer killed, shot down in combat with Bf109s and exploded over Franchise Manor Farm, Burwash, 15.30 hrs.
242 squadron
Hurricane I, P2967, F/O M.G. Homer killed, shot down in combat with Bf109s and crashed in flames at Bluetown, Mintching Wood, Milstead, near Sittingbourne, 12.25 hrs.
249 squadron
Hurricane I, V6683, F/O P. R-F. Burton (SA) killed, collided with Bf110 during combat over Redhill area, crashed at Wellers Field, Station Road, Hailsham, 09.50 hrs. Follow this link for some information on what perhaps should have been a second Battle of Britain VC http://www.stenbergaa.com/stenberg/index.html?item1343c.html
Hurricane I, P3834, P/O J.R.B. Meaker killed, shot down by return fire from Ju88 and crashed at Brake Field, Giffords Farm, Dallington, pilot bailed out but hit tailplane and fell dead at Warren Field, Brighling Park, 15.20 hrs.
303 squadron
Hurricane I, L1696, F/O L.W. Paskiewicz (Poloish) killed, crashed at Crohurst Farm, Borough Green during combat with enemy aircraft, 09.35 hrs.
Hurricane I, V7246, Sgt T Andruszkow uyhhuh(Polish) killed, shot down in flames in combat over the Horsham area and crashed at Holywych Farm, Cowden, 09.35 hrs.
501 squadron
Hurricane I, V6645, P/O E.M. Gunter killed, shot down in action against Do17s with Bf109 escort and crashed near Teynham Court, Sittingburne, pilot bailed out but parachute failed, 12.25 hrs.
603 squadron
Spitfire I, N3244, P/O P.M. Cardell killed, pilot believed wounded in action with Bf109s over the Channel, attempted to regain English coast but forced to abandon aircraft quarter of a mile off Folkestone, parachute failed to open and pilot picked up dead by shore boat, 12.45 hrs.
609 squadron
Spitfire I, X4107, P/O R.F.G. Miller killed, collided head-on with Bf110 and exploded over Chesilbourne, near Kingcombe, main wreckage fell east of Doles Ash, 11.45 hrs.
616 squadron
Spitfire I, R6702, P/O D.S. Smith killed, believed crashed at Workhouse Cottage, Throwley, near Faversham, having been shot down by Bf109s whilst acting as ‘weaver’, 12.20 hrs. pilot seriously wounded and admitted to Faversham Cottage Hospital, but died the next day.
For more information on the events of this day, follow this link http://www.raf.mod.uk/bob1940/september27.html
By: chalky - 3rd February 2015 at 21:27
Sept 27 th 1940 Sgt Oldfield we remember
Although a horrible memory it is nice that someone today still remembers,thank you for sharing.
I,ve very often wondered what Happened to my childhood ? most of these brave souls never reached manhood and raised a family .
By: trumper - 3rd February 2015 at 15:01
Although a horrible memory it is nice that someone today still remembers,thank you for sharing.
By: chalky - 3rd February 2015 at 12:53
Hi My Name is Michael White in 1940 I lived at 50 Park road in Dartford , I was just 8 years old the day I witnessed Sgt Oldfield,s Spitfire crash In Hesketh Park Dartford , I never knew until yesterday it was he when I read this account etc .
There were a crowd Of us youngsters Playing Football when the Dog fight above started we watched for a while I cannot recall any siren going off if it did we did,nt hear it ,
My Elder Brother was also there [15] at that time , the Dog fight was I think now over Gravesend somewhere to the East of us , I vividly recall a very loud noise from a planes engine behind us, before we could turn around it had already circled behind us boys and crashed into the top corner of Fullers House and Exploded Bullets were Flying everywhere but we saw no danger then,
I recall many Nurses Firemen and ARP Men Gathering pieces that had scattered from this unfortunate Man etc, My Elder brother had picked up his Comb case and Comb , the Leather Comb Case had a camel and palm tree embossed on it but burned in aftermath, I know not of where that finished up .
Shortly after I saw my Mother come Running [we just lived across the street from the park] over to us boys shouting for us to come away I recall a box in the ears for that one !
I was under the Impression at that time the Aircraft was A Hurricane and the Pilot South African , all these past 75 years and I,ve just been re – connected , and corrected , thank you a day to remember among the other times , I would have been nice to visit this Brave Mans Memorial I see has been erected in 2007 .
Michael White now in Canada .
By: von Perthes - 27th September 2004 at 20:54
‘Don’t just sit there – get one up’
By: von Perthes - 27th September 2004 at 15:46
Rogers Freeman Garland Miller, and a photo from a film found in his camera after it was returned to the family. (Photos via Rogers’ sister)
Rogers’ elder brother, John Garland Miller had lost his life on the 12th August 1940, whilst serving with No 149 Sqn.
Geoff.
By: von Perthes - 27th September 2004 at 15:37
Ernest Edward Males lost his life 64 years ago today, the words at the base of his headstone say it all.
Geoff.
By: Ashley - 27th September 2004 at 14:03
~Gentle bump to the top~
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