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| PERSONALIA |
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| Name: |
Jeffrey, Alistair John Oswald (Service number: 39740) |
| Date of birth: | Unknown
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| Date of death: |
July 25th, 1940 (Crashed in the North Sea)
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| Buried on: |
Commonwealth War Graves Vlissingen
Row: A. Grave: 5. |
| Nationality: |
British |
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BIOGRAPHY:
Alistair Jeffrey joined the RAF on May 18th, 1937 when he was granted a short service commission. He was posted at RAF Church Fenton from June 1938 until early 1940.
He then joined No. 64 Squadron and was active in aerial combats as of Spring 1940.
Jeffrey destroyed three Ju87 and one Ju86K on the ground; all on June 1st, 1940. On July 7th, 1940 he destroyed a Me110 in aerial combat and two He115's on July 19th.
He was killed in action on July 25th near Dover when his Spitfire P9421 crashed in the North Sea.
His body is later washed up on Dutch coast and was interred by the Germans.
Promotions:
May, 18th 1937: Acting Pilot Officer (probation)
May 15th, 1938: Pilot Officer
October 15th, 1939: Flying Officer
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DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS (DFC)
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Rank:
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Flying Officer
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No. 64 Squadron, Royal Air Force (No. 64 Squadron, Royal Air Force)
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Awarded on:
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August 13th, 1940
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Action:
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Citation:
(Now missing)
"This officer has displayed gallantry and skill in engagements against the enemy. He has destroyed three enemy aircraft in air combat, and on two occasions has carried out attacks on enemy bases, destroying at least four aircraft on the ground."
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