Date of death:

May 28th, 1941

Buried on:

Commonwealth War Graves Saint Mary Churchyard

Service number:

41089

Nationality:

British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Willans was killed on 28th May 1941 with 23. He was flying Havoc BB893 when it spun in during a low-level practice dogfight near RAF Manston. The air Gunner, Sgt. Gerald Johnson was killed too

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flying Officer

Unit:

No. 23 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

February 18th, 1941

Citation:
"This officer has completed forty-four operational flights by night, and four sorties to Northern France. One night in January, 1941, he displayed great courage in attacking an enemy aircraft over the aerodrome at Poix, continuing his attack down to 500 feet, although aware of the heavy anti-aircraft defences at this aerodrome. He has displayed great coolness and zeal in the performance of difficult and dangerous duties."

• - The London Gazette Publication date:18 February 1941 Issue:35079Page:999
  - Battle of Britain London Memorial
  

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