Wing Commander Frank Ruskell

Wing Commander Frank Ruskell

Head and shoulders portrait of an airman in RAF service dress, annotated: "W/Cdr Frank Ruskell". He is wearing an observer brevet and pathfinders badge. His medal ribbons include a DFC and bar. As a Flying Officer, Frank Ruskell RAFVR, the navigator with W/Cdr Guy Gibson's crew on 106 Squadron, was awarded a DFC whilst serving with 106 Sqn. He later served with 109 (PFF) and 88 Squadrons, being promoted to Acting Squadron Leader in May 1945 whilst serving with 109 Sqn. Description kindly provided by the donor.

One b/w photograph mounted on an album page

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