Pyman 65 Squadron

Forgot I had this as well!

65 Squadron

The standing photo taken after 20.7.40 by the Spit are:-
LtoR Franklin,Orchard,Walker,Nicholas,Olive,Sawyer,Smart,Wigg,Hart,Finucane,Pyman,Kilner
The sitting group taken May/June ’40:-
Foreground seated L to R
F/Sgt Franklin,F/Sgt Tew, Brian Kingcombe, Tom Smart, and KG Hart (back to camera sunglasses)
Standing L to R:-
S/L Des Cooke, F/S MacPherson, F/Lt GAW Saunders, F/O ‘Bunny’ Walker, Sgt Kilner.
Portrait photo Kenneth Graham Hart DFC

Diver Ace

Here is a photo of Flt Lt Frank Brewster ‘Bruce’ Lawless DFC who took part in 60 Anti-Diver patrols between June and July 1944 flying Typhoons with 198 Squadron and credited with destroying 10 V1’s (with his log book showing 16) and 2 FW190’s. He also received the American DFC one of only eight New Zealand pilots to receive this award

Silver War Badge

There is a ‘Roll’ of the SWB held at the National Archives. It gives the rank, regimental number, full name, unit discharged from,number of the badge,date of enlistment/discharge, DOB of holder and cause of discharge, and date of when issued. His medal card will have the official roll list number on it (eg:SWB/ Royal Artillery/4008) These badges were issued during 1919. The badge was not issued to officers who had retired, resigned, or relinguished their commissions subsequent to 31.12.19.

Copy DFC

Hello Graham,
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but the quicker you know then you can start taking action, even though the seller says no returns (a warning sign!) you should be able to get your money back. Go onto the forum and look under E bay and other auctions section, its headed ‘DFC Still Going Strong’ You need to thank Andy again for bringing this to my attention!

Remembering Flying Officer Robert Alexander Urquhart DFC, Navigator on AJ-Z lost at 0236 hrs over Netterden.

Logbook

Send me your e mail and I will get a copy to you