Date of birth:

June 21st, 1918 (British India)

Date of death:

July 25th, 1940 (Crashed in the North Sea)

Buried on:

Commonwealth War Graves Flushing (Vlissingen)
Row: A. Grave: 5.

Service number:

39740

Nationality:

British (1801-present, Kingdom)

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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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flying Officer

Unit:

No. 64 Squadron, Royal Air Force (No. 64 Squadron, Royal Air Force)

Awarded on:

August 13th, 1940

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."

• - SHORES, CH., Those Other Eagles, Grub Street, London, 2004.
  - The London Gazette Issue 34403 published on the 1 June 1937
  - The London Gazette Issue 34495 published on the 22 March 1938
  - The London Gazette Issue 34733 published on the 14 November 1939
  - The London Gazette Issue 34920 published on the 13 August 1940
  - Commonwealth War Graves Commission
  

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