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3 squadron

  • 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 Stiven

    Acting Pilot Officer Frank 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 Hugh Henry-May

    Pilot Officer Hugh Henry-May

    On the 10th May 1938, a formation of No.3 Squadron Hurricanes, returning from practice flying, were on final approach to land at Kenley when, at 200 feet, one of them (L1579) stalled and fell to the ground.
  • 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.
  • Sergeant Ernest Harry Lomax

    Sergeant Ernest Harry Lomax

    On 11th March 1940, No.3 squadron Hurricane Mk.I's were scheduled to take part in an army co-operation exercise with the Westland Lysanders of 16 squadron.
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