Yule, Robert Duncan "Bob"

Date of birth:: January 29th, 1920 (Invercargill, New Zealand)
Date of death:: September 11th, 1953 (London, United Kingdom)
Service number:: 33502
Nationality:: New Zealander

Biography

While rehearsing for the Battle of Britain flypast over London on 11 September 1953, Rubert Yule collided with another jet aircraft and died in the crash.

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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Flight Lieutenant
Unit:: No. 145 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: February 1942

"Flight Lieutenant Yule took part in operations in France in May, 1940, and subsequently fought in the Battle of Britain. He is a keen and courageous fighter pilot, and he has destroyed at least 5 hostile aircraft and damaged 4 others."

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Acting Squadron Leader
Unit:: No. 66 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: November 20th, 1942
Awarded for:: Operation Jubilee

“Since being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross in February this year, Squadron Leader Yule has displayed untiring devotion to duty, fine fighting spirit and excellent leadership which have been an example of the highest order. He has participated in many operational sorties and in the combined operations at Dieppe. He has destroyed several and damaged a number of other enemy aircraft.”

Second DFC received as bar.

Distinguished Service Order (DSO)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Acting Wing Commander
Unit:: Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: March 17th, 1945

"This officer has led large formations of aircraft on very many sorties and has displayed skill and determination of the highest order. He is a splendid leader, whose sterling qualities have impressed all. He has rendered much meritorious
service."