Service number:

83247

Nationality:

Rhodesian (1923-1980, British Colony)

Squadron Leader Turton flew Spitfires & Mosquitoes. Assistant Airport Manager, Air Traffic Controller and Chief Flying Instructor Livingstone Airport.

21st July, 1940: Pilot Officer (prob)
20th July, 1941: Flying Officer (war subs)
20th July, 1942: Flight Lieutenant (war subs)

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Squadron Leader

Unit:

No. 683 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

March 16th, 1945

"This officer has completed a very large number of reconnaissances during which he has covered every variety of target in all the areas in which the squadron operates. Throughout, he has displayed the greatest enthusiasm for operations. His perseverance in the face of adverse weather and his eagerness to seize any and every opportunity to bring his camera into action have won him much success. He has set a fine example to all."

• - https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36986/supplement/1446/data.pdf
  - https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34937/page/5346/data.pdf
  - https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35279/page/5429/data.pdf
  - https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35717/supplement/4167/data.pdf
  - Peter Jones