Mission: Patrol
Date: 22nd December 1939
Unit: 73 Squadron
Type: Hawker Hurricane Mk.I
Serial: N2385
Code:
Base: Rouvres
Location: Altroff, France
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Hurricane Mark Is of No. 73 Squadron RAF, based at Rouvres, France, flying in loose echelon formation. I.W.M.
22nd December 1939 Hawker Hurricane Mk.I N2385 73 Squadron
Mission Patrol: Crashed at Altroff after combat with Me109s of III/JG53. Sgt. R M Perry killed.
Sgt Perry is buried at Chambieres French National Cemetery, Metz, France.
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Hawker Hurricane Mark Is of No. 73 Squadron RAF coming in to land at Rouvres. The nearest 'S', is being flown by Pilot Officer P V Ayerst. I.W.M.
No 73 Squadron entertain a Greek newspaper correspondent at their base at Rouvres, December 1939. I.W.M.
Hurricane Mark Is of No. 73 Squadron RAF, based at Rouvres, simulate an attack in line astern on the photographer's aircraft. I.W.M.
The grave of Sgt. R M Perry and the No.73 Squadron Badge whose motto is “TUTOR ET ULTOR” Protector and Evanger
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