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Vlotman, Christiaan Johan "Chris"

    Date of birth:
    February 12th, 1915
    Date of death:
    September 29th, 2011
    Service number:
    174839, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserves.
    Nationality:
    Dutch (1815-present, Kingdom)

    Biography

    During his career with No. 488 Squadron, Vlotman shot down 4 enemy planes.

    Promotions:
    March 1st, 1944: Reserve Tweede-Luitenant-Vlieger;
    March 5th, 1948: Reserve Eerste-Luitenant.

    Career:
    ?: Pilot No. 488 Squadron;
    1947 - ?: Captain, Konlijke Luchtvaart Maatschaapij, (K.L.M.).

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    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Pilot Officer
    Unit:
    No. 488 (RNZAF) Squadron, Royal Air Force
    Awarded on:
    August 8th, 1944

    Permission to wear the decoration was granted by Royal Decree No. 6, dated September 28th, 1944.
    Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Reserve-Tweede Luitenant-Vlieger (Pilot Officer)
    Unit:
    No. 488 (RNZAF) Squadron, Royal Air Force
    Awarded on:
    October 5th, 1944

    288th Award.
    Royal Decree No. 30, dated October 5th, 1944.
    Vliegerkruis (VK)

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