Allen, Hubert Raymond "Dizzy"
- Date of birth:
- March 19th, 1919
- Date of death:
- May 31st, 1987
- Service number:
- 42582
- Nationality:
- British
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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Acting Flight Lieutenant
- Unit:
- No. 66 Squadron, Royal Air Force
- Awarded on:
- July 22nd, 1941
"This officer has displayed great determination in combat and has destroyed at least six hostile aircraft. On a recent occasion, he encountered a formation of three enemy bombers escorted by five fighters. Flight Lieutenant Allen immediately attacked these aircraft in company with another pilot, and succeeded in destroying one of the fighters."
Officier in de Orde van Oranje Nassau met zwaarden (ON.4x)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Squadron Leader
- Awarded on:
- September 9th, 1952
"In recognition of valuable services rendered while employed as adviser to the Netherlands Air Force."
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