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Genealogy of Ronald West
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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