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Air Gunner

A biography of Fred. In addition it includes histories of aircraft and squadrons he served in, Details are included of airfields he served at. Additionally there are biographies of various servicemen associated with Fred's squadrons and service.
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Fred Weston DFC BSc

General Information about Fred. It records his date of birth and death with a comprehensive list of his family. Included are details of his funeral.

Tags: Caterpillar Club; Distinguished Flying Cross

Obituary - Flight Lieutenant Fred Weston DFC

A obituary for Fred describing his life before, during and after his wartime service.

Tags: 101 Squadron; 620 Squadron; air gunner; aircrew; bale out; Blenheim; Distinguished Flying Cross; George VI, King of Great Britain (1895-1952); Gneisenau; mid-air collision; Resistance; Scharnhorst; Special Operations Executive; Stirling; Wellington; Whitley

"Fred" by Sylvia White (his cousin)

Fred's life story from early days sneaking downstairs to drink the dregs at his parent's public house, playing rugby and studying hard, becoming an accountant, learning to be an accurate rifle shooter then joining the RAF as a an air gunner. He…

Poem for a Rear Gunner and A Gunner's Vow

Two poems, the first written by Ted Russell, the second unknown.

Tags: 624 Squadron; air gunner; aircrew; arts and crafts; navigator; pilot

Page 20/Scanlon/Arnhem/Sept 44

An extract from Fred's autobiography about Scanlon. Both men were flying close together when Scanlon's aircraft was shot down.

Tags: aircrew; anti-aircraft fire; killed in action; shot down

Fred Weston

A head and shoulders portrait of Fred wearing his DFC ribbon and air gunner brevet.

Tags: air gunner; aircrew; Distinguished Flying Cross

Fred Weston's Decorations

Four medals awarded to Fred - DFC, 1939-1945 Star, Aircrew Europe Star and War Medal 1939-1945.
They are captioned with his citation for devotion to duty.

Tags: air gunner; aircrew; Distinguished Flying Cross

Fred Weston's Dog - Gary

Gary sitting on a mat

Tags: animal

Fred Weston and his parents

Fred standing with his parents in their garden. Information supplied with the collection states 'Fred, with Bill and Ivy (parents) Backgarden at Pendeen 1940'.

Tags: air gunner; aircrew

Fred Weston

A half length portrait of Fred wearing his air gunner brevet.

Tags: air gunner; aircrew

Four Stirlings in Flight

An air to air photograph of four Stirlings. Handwritten in a corner is 'Approaching Arnhem Sept 20th 1944'.
Information supplied with the collection states that Fred is rear gunner in the lead aircraft.

Tags: 620 Squadron; air gunner; aircrew; Stirling

Fred Weston DFC

A half length portrait of Fred in uniform, holding his dog, Gary.

Tags: air gunner; aircrew; animal; Distinguished Flying Cross

25 Airmen and a Stirling

25 airmen arranged in four rows in front of a Stirling. Information supplied with the collection states 'Fred Weston 1944 Gunnery Leader 1 (centre front row).

Tags: air gunner; aircrew; Stirling