Saw, Kenneth
Title
Saw, Kenneth
K C Saw
Description
Seven items. The collection concerns Kenneth Charles Saw DFM, (632221, 55612 Royal Air Force). He flew as an air gunner with 97 Squadron before retraining as a pilot and gaining a commission. Collection contains official documents, record of his operation, citation for award of DFM, a squadron crest and a notebook cover for information on German ordnance.
The collection has been loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Tony Saw and catalogued by Nigel Huckins.
The collection has been loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Tony Saw and catalogued by Nigel Huckins.
Date
2015-11-02
Publisher
IBCC Digital Archive
Rights
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Identifier
Saw, KC
Collection Items
Recommendation for non-immediate award of DFM for Sergeant Kenneth Saw
Gives some details of service, 97 Squadron, 203 hours operations, air gunner and citation.
RAF Officers record of service - Kenneth Saw
Contains personal data, mustering dates and trades, commission, course, postings, movements and duties. Includes post-war service.
Details of sorties carried out with 97 Squadron
Lists 35 successful operational sorties between 7 November 1941 and 15 November 1942.
Kenneth Saw's RAF personnel documents
Some personal details of Kenneth Saw with dates of enlistment and discharge. Includes mention of award of DFM. Mustered as mechanic, then air gunner and finally u/t pilot. Ranks was flight sergeant. Includes postings including 97 Squadron.
List of operations
List of 33 operations between 7 December 1941 and 16 November 1942. For each operation states target, crew, and some detailed comments.
Collection Tree
- Saw, Kenneth