Koning, de, Dirk
- Date of birth:
- May 14th, 1915 (Meppel, The Netherlands)
- Date of death:
- June 1st, 1943 (Gulf of Biskaje, a/b vliegtuig Ibis DC-3 G-AGBB)
- Nationality:
- Dutch (1815-present, Kingdom)
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Vliegerkruis (VK)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- 2e piloot KLM
- Awarded on:
- June 24th, 1943
He has distinguished himself on April 19, 1943, when the KLM aircraft he was flying over the Atlantic Ocean was suddenly attacked and fired upon by six enemy war planes, by courageously, tactfully and skillfully evading further attacks by the enemy so his aircraft could land safely.
Royal Decree no.2
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Reserve-Eerste Luitenant-Vlieger
- Unit:
- No. 320 (Dutch) Squadron, Royal Air Force
- Awarded on:
- May 28th, 1942
Recommendation:
For having displayed initiative, courage and perseverance during combat missiosn, serving in 320 Squadron R.D.N.A.S. of Our Naval Air Service for a considerable length of time.
Royal Decree no. 9
For having displayed initiative, courage and perseverance during combat missiosn, serving in 320 Squadron R.D.N.A.S. of Our Naval Air Service for a considerable length of time.
Royal Decree no. 9
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