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Ciano, Charles Vincent

Date of birth:
April 25th, 1912
Date of death:
May 2nd, 1958
Service number:
1377108/136734
Nationality:
British

Biography

Promotions:
?: Sergeant;
September 1st, 1942: Pilot Officer on probation (emergency);
?: Acting Flight Lieutenant;
September 21st, 1944: Flight Lieutenant (war subs.);
December 14th, 1948: Flying Officer;
March 1st, 1951: Flight Lieutenant (seniority October 16th, 1950).

Career:
August 8th, 1952: Relinquishes service..

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Acting Flight Lieutenant
Unit:
No. 57 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
June 11th, 1943
Citation:
"Fit. Lt. Ciano, as captain of aircraft, has taken part in many operational sorties against strongly defended targets in Germany. On each occasion he has captained his crew with vigour, determination and cool courage."

LG 36051/2679.
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Sources

  • Photo 1: Charles V Ciano
  • Photo:
  • - Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 22nd January 1943, Issue 35876, dated 26th January 1943
    - Fourth Supplement to The London Gazette of 8th June 1943, Issue 36051, dated 11th June 1943
    - Third Supplement to The London Gazette of 10th October 1944, Issue 36744, dated 13th October 1944
    - Supplement to The London Gazette of 18th February 1949, Issue 38542, dated 22nd February 1949
    - Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 1st August 1952, Issue 39615, dated 5th August 1952
    - Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 5th September 1952, Issue 39640, dated 9th September 1952
    - Find a Grave
    - Aviation News | Aviation Industry & Airline Statistics | flightglobal.com

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