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Genealogy of Ronald West

  Ronald West.

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Born 1919.    
Place Chilcoot, Beach Brae, Lossiemouth.    
Died 24 May 1943. (1944 Lossiemouth war memorial)    
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Married      
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Ancestors David West and Jessie Christie.    
Siblings David, Hamish.    

 

Pilot Officer - 3 December 1940 RAFVR.
W.S. Flying Officer (89405) - 3 December 1941 RAFVR No. 249 Squadron
W.S. Flt. Lt. 3 December 1942 RAFVR

London Gazette 7 July 1942.
DFC (Flying Officer Ronald West 89405, RAF Volunteer Reserve, No. 249 Squadron.)
Bar to the Distinguished Flying Cross - London Gazette 21 July 1942
Flying Officer Ronald West, D.F.C. (89405), Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, No. 249 Squadron.
In April 1942, this officer displayed great courage and determination as leader of a section which intercepted 8 Junkers 87s escorted by fighters. In the ensuing engagement, Flying Officer West destroyed 1 and probably destroyed another of the enemy's bombers. When returning to base he sighted a Junkers 88 and, although he had expended his ammunition, he attacked this aircraft head on and forced it to jettison its bombs. In June, 1942, Flying Officer West shot down a Junkers 88; he was immediately attacked by a fighter but, skilfully evading it, he flew to the assistance of one of his fellow pilots who was being attacked by another fighter. Flying Officer West destroyed this attacker. Whilst returning to base he observed one of our pilots afloat in his dinghy whereupon he passed information as to the position. Flying Officer West then flew on and made a safe landing at base. This officer has destroyed at least 7 enemy aircraft.

RAF history. 249 Squadron.

   

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