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Webster, Tom Victor

Date of birth:
1920
Date of death:
November 14th, 2010
Service number:
778477
Nationality:
Rhodesian (1923-1980, British Colony)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flight Sergeant
Unit:
No. 49 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
February 9th, 1943
"Fit. Sgt. Webster took part in the daylight attach on Le Creusot, leading a section of aircraft in the leading squadron By his skill and determination he maintained a standard of formation flying despite adverse weather which enabled the remaining squadrons to identify the leading squadron without difficulty."
Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)

Sources

  • Photo 1: Roy Pritchett
  • - Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 5th February 1943, Issue 35894, dated 9th February 1943
    - Roy Pritchett
    - Flight Magazine, 11th March, 1944

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