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1939

  • Acting Pilot Officer Donald James Catt

    Acting Pilot Officer Donald James Catt

    On 17th January 1939, Acting Pilot Officer Donald James Catt and F/O Lionel Gaunce of No.3 squadron, took off from Kenley at 10.15 am and headed towards the south coast for some live firing practice, in their Gloster Gladiator MkI's.
  • Acting Pilot Officer Frank Brian Stiven

    Acting Pilot Officer Frank Brian Stiven

    On 18th April 1939, Flight Lieutenant Dennis Collins and Acting Pilot Officer Frank Stiven of No.3 squadron, lost their lives when Stiven collided with Collins while trying to get into formation during a night flying exercise.
  • Flight Lieutenant Dennis Thomas Collins

    Flight Lieutenant Dennis Thomas Collins

    On 18th April 1939, Flight Lieutenant Dennis Collins and Acting Pilot Officer Frank Stiven of No.3 squadron, lost their lives when Stiven collided with Collins while trying to get into formation during a night flying exercise.
  • Pilot Officer Jack Driscoll Mills

    Pilot Officer Jack Driscoll Mills

    On 10th February 1939, Pilot Officer Jack Driscol Mills, of No.3 squadron, lost his life when his Gloster Gladiator (K7955) crashed into Firle Beacon, south-east of Lewes, Sussex, in thick fog.
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