When I was at RAF Bruggen during the 70s as an ATC cadet, I’m sure we were told that during WWII the CO was a
fighter pilot. That while operating over occupied Europe, one of his colleagues had to make a forced landing.
Whereupon the officer landed and got him to climb into his cockpit and flew him back home.
Can anyone confirm this, and give more details please ?
By: AlanR - 27th January 2014 at 15:31
That’s probably William Crawford Crompton.
Thanks
Looks the most likely candidate. They must have been talking of a previous CO and not the (then) Present one.
By: Bruggen 130 - 27th January 2014 at 15:29
He commanded RAF Bruggen in 1953 ….
Yes I know, but Crompton seems to be the only one that fits the bill.
By: G-ORDY - 27th January 2014 at 15:01
That’s probably William Crawford Crompton.
He commanded RAF Bruggen in 1953 ….
Here’s a list of Station C.O.’s for Bruggen.
By: Bruggen 130 - 27th January 2014 at 14:42
That’s probably William Crawford Crompton.
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January 27, 2014 at 2:29 pm