It was first formed in Rochford, Essex as a fighter squadron of the British Royal Flying Corps during the First World War and disbanded in 1919. It was reformed in 1937 as a bomber squadron of the Royal Air Force and served in the Second World War and after until it was finally disbanded. Its motto 'Per Purum Tonantes' means 'thundering through the clear air'.
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RAF Squadron No. 61
{Beneath the RAF wings badge:} In memory of those who lost their lives near t...
Employed at the Holloway tram garage. Served and was killed in WW1.
Squadron Leader Cyril Leonard Bessey was born on 2 August 1907 at 13 Junction Road, Norwich, Norfolk, the son of Leonard Harvey Bessey (1879-1955) and Gertrude Harriet Bessey née Malden (1880-1973)...
Ernest John Dodd was born on 26 May 1892, the only child of John Henry Dodd (1851-1917) and Emma Eliza Dodd née Hewins (1858-1944). His birth was registered in the 2nd quarter of 1892 in the St Geo...
Born Cheshire. National President of The British Korean Veterans Association from 2006. A strong swimmer, but drowned off the coast of Elba while on holiday. Obituary.
Barrister and local politician in Chelsea. Born and lived his entire adult life in Chelsea. At the age of 16 lost the use of his right arm. Member of Chelsea Borough Council 1928 until his death. ...
The bust was commissioned from Calcutta, "a spiritual home for Keib". His bust in the Islamic garden depicts a great listener & story...
Gertler moved to Hampstead in January 1915.
Goldsmith died at his home in Middle Temple and was buried in the grounds of the Temple Church. This plaque was installed following a 20...
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