5th October 1940 – we remember

Saturday 5th October 1940 – The fallen

72 squadron, Biggin Hill.

Spitfire K9989, P/O N Sutton killed, mid-air collision shortly after take-off, crashed and burned out, 09.50 hrs.

303 squadron, Northolt.

Hurricane P3892, F/O W Januszewicz killed, crashed in flames at Stowting, following action with Bf109s, 12.00 hrs.

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