Tom Dykins recollections

Tom Dykins recollections

Transcription of Tom's notes and some of the stories he told author about his family and service in the RAF. Includes current photograph of Tom.
Tells of being shot down by Major Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer (his 118th victim) and relates some information about his service history. Tells of his (Tom's) relationship with Paul Thompson and a little about the operation. Notes about the 3 March 1945 and the events leading up to the shoot down of his crew. There were 4 survivors and 3 deaths. A little about Tom Dykins.

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2009-12-12

Handwritten document

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