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402 squadron RCAF

No.402 Squadron Royal Canadian Air Force arrived at Kenley on 14th May 1942 and left on the 31st, when they moved to RAF Redhill. They returned to Kenley on 13th August 1942 and departed on 21st March 1943. They flew Spitfires throughout this period.

  • Aircraftman 1st Class Albert John Asker

    Aircraftman 1st Class Albert John Asker

    AC1 Albert John Asker's death, on 20th September, 1942, is recorded by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, but the cause would have remained a mystery, had it not been for an entry in a pilot's diary..
  • Flight Lieutenant Orlan Roderick Brown

    Flight Lieutenant Orlan Roderick Brown

    On 16th February 1943, an afternoon fighter sweep turned into a disaster for Kenley's Canadian wing.
  • Flight Sergeant Joseph Louis Osias Primeau

    Flight Sergeant Joseph Louis Osias Primeau

    Joseph Louis Osias Primeau was born 12th May, 1920, in Sturgeon Falls, Ontario, Canada. During his Initial training for the RCAF, it was noted that he was: "One of a large family who has had to work hard for what he got."
  • Flight Sergeant Richard Byrne Honeycombe

    Flight Sergeant Richard Byrne Honeycombe

    Richard Byrne Honeycombe was born 5th February, 1922, in Toronto, Ontario.
  • Flying Officer Michael Joseph Sunstrum

    Flying Officer Michael Joseph Sunstrum

    Michael Joseph 'Joe' Sunstrum was born in Markinch, Saskatchewan on 11th September, 1922. He was the second child of Samuel Henry Sunstrum and Mary Frances Sunstrum (nee Cameron).
  • Pilot Officer (Pilot) Allister McClean Skinner

    Pilot Officer (Pilot) Allister McClean Skinner

    On 17th January, 1943, No.402 Squadron, RCAF, paid a terrible price when they headed across the Channel on a fighter sweep, (Rodeo 151), with No.401 and No.412 squadrons - three pilots missing. 
  • Pilot Officer Hugh Edward McGraw

    Pilot Officer Hugh Edward McGraw

    Hugh Edward McGraw was born 5th January, 1920, at Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada.
  • Sergeant Walter Alfred Hayes

    Sergeant Walter Alfred Hayes

    Walter Alfred Hayes was born in Armstrong, British Columbia, the son of Newman Alfred and Alice Amelia Hayes. He worked as a farm hand before enlisting in May 1941.
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