Date of birth:

January 16th, 1912 (Lancashire, Great Britain)

Date of death:

April 3rd, 1943

Buried on:

Commonwealth War Cemetery Reichswald Forest
Plot: 10. Row: E. Grave: 12.

Nationality:

British

Servucenumber 1053008/122129, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

Robert was born in Lancashire on January 16th, 1912 as son Robert Ernest and Rosina Harriett Hope and brother of Peter Kenneth. He received his education at the Worksop College Notts.

Promotions:
?: Sergeant;
7th March 1942: Pilot Officer (emergency);
1st October 1942: Flying Officer on probation (war subs.).

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flying Officer

Unit:

No. 83 Squadron, Pathfinder Force (No. 83 Squadron, Pathfinder Force)

Awarded on:

March 30th, 1943

Citation:
"In March, 1943, Flying Officer Hope was captain of an aircraft detailed to attack Berlin. When about 40 miles from the target, one engine had to be switched off owing to overheating. Despite this and the fact that the rear turret was unserviceable, this officer pressed home his attack and bombed his objective in the face of intense anti-aircraft fire and a considerable number of searchlights. On the return journey whilst at
9,000 feet, the aircraft was held by searchlights once more and again subjected to very heavy fire, being forced down to 6,000 feet. Although the manoeuvrability of the bomber was greatly hampered by the loss of one engine, Flying Officer Hope, by superb airmanship, was able to take successful evasive action and return safely to base. Throughout this very hazardous operation this officer displayed outstanding coolness, courage and devotion to duty."

• Photo 1: Anne Hope
• - The London Gazette of 9th June 1942, Issue 35592
  - Third Supplement to The London Gazette of 1st December 1942, Issue 35809, dated 4th December 1942
  - Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 26th March 1943, Issue 35958, dated 30th March 1943
  

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