Home > Mirror > 1400to1499 > 01478
The leader of one of the first RAF Fighter squadrons to destroy 100 enemy aircraft while
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Memory Lane
The leader of one of the first RAF Fighter squadrons to destroy 100 enemy aircraft while
The leader of one of the first RAF Fighter squadrons to destroy 100 enemy aircraft while operating from one station is the famous hurdler Don Finlay who has represented Great Britain at the Olympic Games.
He recently took over a new Spitfire plane, provided by the Observer Corps and in his first three flights, brought down a Messerschmitt 109 on each occasion.
Picture shows: Pilots and crew of Number 41 Squadron, (the " Hundred" Squadron), with the Squadron Commander Don Finlay in the centre, posing in front of a Spitfire plane at Squadron Leader D Finlay, at Hornchurch, Essex.
28th December 1940
Official
Reach plc
Mirrorpix
Hornchurch
Essex
England
BW Print Reach plc - 8076.jpg
Media ID 21908015
© Mirrorpix
Campaign Crew Mission Officer Pilots Plane Raid Royal Air Force
MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.