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LOOKING FOR MEMBERS OF 213, 85 OR 605 SQNS 1939/40


Jonathan Saunders

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I am putting this under WAR IN THE AIR but this is a shot in the dark relating to a WW2 airman.

I am interested in finding anyone who served or knew Sgt-Pilot Harold Norman Howes of Gillingham, Kent.

He was originally with 213 Sqn and then flew Hurricanes in the Battle of France and Battle of Britain with both 85 and 605 Sqns. He was awarded the DFM and I think had a total of 11 "kills".

He was killed when he lost control and crashed his Hurricane in bad weather in December 1940.

If you knew anyone that served in 213. 85 or 605 Sgns during 1939/1940 I would appreciate it if you would let me know.

Many thanks in advance.

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Guest Ian Bowbrick

Jon,

For your info:

740896 Sgt Harold Norman HOWES RAF

85 Squadron:

20 May 1940 - 4 x Do 17 destroyed & 1 probable.

18 Aug 1940 - 2 x Me 110 destroyed

26 Aug 1940 - 1 Do 17 destroyed

1 Sep 1940 - 1 Do 17 destroyed

12 Sep 1940 - Posted to 605 Squadron at Croydon

15 Sep 1940 - 1 Do 17 destroyed

12 Oct 1940 - 1 Me 109 destroyed

25 Oct 1940 - Awarded DFM

1 Dec 1940 - Shot down by an Me 109 while flying Hurricane V6844 & crash landed at Gravesend Aerodrome.

22 Dec 1940 - Shot down & killed. He was 24 and buried in St Margaret's churchyard, Rainham, Kent.

I suggest you contact the respective Squadron's Veterans Associations - details on the RAF or MOD website. I used this link to find comrades who knew my grandfather.

Ian

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Try www.associations.rafinfo.org.uk. I found this a very useful initial source when working on the Old Thetfordians who served in Bomber Command.

Regards,

David

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