Skelton, Alfred Fulford

Date of birth:: 1914 (York/North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)
Service number:: 564369 (NCO)/50599 (Officer)
Nationality:: British

Biography

Alfred Skelton became an aircraft apprentice in 1930
During WW2 he served with No. 38 Squadron as an Air Oberserver/Bomb Aimer. He took part in the attack on German Warhips on 3 December 1939, missions to support the withdrawal of the BEF in May and June 1940, etc.

Promotions:
? Sergeant
? Warrant Officer
16 January 1943: Pilof Officer on Probation (emergency)
16 July, 1943: Flying Officer on Probation (war sub)
16 January, 1945: Flight Lieuteant (war sub)

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Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Sergeant
Unit:: No. 38 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:: September 13th, 1940

Recommendation:
"Sergeant Skelton has since December 1939 taken part in one long sweep over the North Sea, one night recognisance over Germany and 22 operations over Heligoland, Norway, Germany, Holland, Belgium and France. Unperturbed by intense enemy anti-aircraft fire encountered on numerous occasions, he never fails to display the greates courage and calmness in rendering invaluable assistance as navigator to his Captain of aircraft. His conspicuous determination, efficiency and outstanding devotion to duty over a long period has been an example
22th July 1940

Remarks by the Station Commander
This NCO is a Navigator and Bomb Aimer of outstanding merit who has successfully carried out his duties with an enthusiasm over a very long period.

Remarks by the AOC
I concur with the remarks of the Unit and Station Commander in forwarding the above recommendation. This NCO has at all times displayed the utmost keenness and courage in carrying out his operations. He is a Bomb Airmer who is continually endeavouring to discover new methods of attack and was one of the pioneers in evolving a succesful gliding attack in order to outwit the activities of histile searchlights."