Flying Officer Aubrey "Tommy" Coles DFC

Flying Officer Aubrey "Tommy" Coles DFC

The document lists training and operational postings and dates, starting with training as pilot in Canada and goes onto training back in United Kingdom. It describes his first operation to Frankfurt with 640 Squadron before going to 158 Squadron at RAF Lissett. It continues with descriptions of operations, people, activities and experiences, including being hit by flak. After completing several operations, it details life after as instructor on OTU and eventual demob in 1946. The document concludes with comments about his late brother Victor who flew special operations B-24 on 159 Squadron and was awarded DFM.

2013-09-05

Five page printed document

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