Date of birth:

March 4th, 1922 (Bristol/England, Great Britain)

Date of death:

August 15th, 2008

Service number:

652352 (NCO) / 54153 (Officer)

Nationality:

British

Alfred George Mullins was born in Bristol on March 4th, 1922. He was one of six children. He started his career as a butcher but at the age of 17, he joined the RAF as a flight mechanic and worked his way up through the ranks to Flight Lieutenant. During his active service period he travelled all over the world including postings to Australia. It was in the RAF that Mr Mullins met his wife Audrey May. She was from Plymouth and worked in the officers' mess. He died of cancer on August 15th, 2008.

Promotions:
August 9th, 1939: Aircraftman 2nd Class;
February 24th, 1940: Aircraftman I;
October 15th, 1941: Aircraftman I;
January 9th, 1942: Leading Aircraftman;
November 22nd, 1942: Temporary Sergeant;
November 23rd, 1943: Temporary Flight Sergeant;
December 29th, 1943: Pilot Officer on probation (emergency);
June 7th, 1944: Flying Officer (war substantive);
December 9th, 1945: Flight Lieutenant (war Substantive);
July 1st, 1959:Flight Lieutenant.

Career:
August 9th, 1939: Aircraft hand/Fitter mechanic or Fitter Rigger, No. 1 Depot, Uxbridge;
September 10th, 1939: No. 3(T) Wing, Cosford;
December 8th, 1939: No. 6 Flying Training school;
July 12th, 1941: No. 455 (R.A.A.F.) Squadron, Swinderby;
August 15th, 1941: No. 3 School of Technical training, Blackpool;
October 16th, 1941: No. 408 Squadron, Lindholme;
July 30th, 1942: No. 422 Squadron;
September 21st, 1942: No. 4 School of technical Training;
December 4th, 1942: No. 1660 Conversion unit, Swinderby;
February 3rd, 1943: No. 61 Squadron;
July 23rd, 1943: 81 Operational training Unit;
December 8th, 1943: discharged on appointment to a commission;
March 29th, 1945 - April 12th, 1945: School of Air Sea rescue, Calshot;
August 29th, 1945 - October 2nd, 1945: No 4 Squadron of TT St.Athan;
Otcober 2nd, 1945: No. 1380(T) Conversion Unit(a);
February 4th, 1946: Relinquishes his commission, No 100 Personnel Dispersal centre;
July 1st, 1959: Relinquished his commission.

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergeant

Unit:

No. 61 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

September 14th, 1943

Citation:
"On every sortie, even over the moste dangerous targets, the skilful handling of the engines displayed by Sergeant Mullins has given his pilot complete confidence. He has taken part in raids on Berlin and in the 'round trip' raids on Friedrichshafen and Spezia. On many missions, this airman's work has called for special mention by his Captain. His ability and devotion to duty have been highly praiseworthy."

Published in The London Gazette dated 14th September 1943.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergent

Unit:

61 Squadron

• Photo 1: Colin Mullins
• - Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 25th February 1944, Issue 36399, dated 29th February 1944
  - Fourth Supplement to The London Gazette of 10th September 1943, Issue 36170, dated 14th September 1943
  - Air Ministry Press bullitin for use on 14th September 1943 for receiving the D.F.M. from King George
  - Bombercrew.com
  - Service Record