* (M.327 on file but Eugene Prentice was 327) RAeC certicate 12979, 12 Jul 1935 on Tiger Moth at Hatfield m. 23 Mar 1940 in Romland, Essex, Doris Jean [Snape] , one child before 1941 prev. Manager, Wood Turner; RAF Oct 1939 - Mar 1940, Link Trainer Instructor Address in 1941: 45 Brightside Ave, Staines, Middx 'Top joint of left thumb missing'
Postings: 6FPP, 4FPP
3 accidents, 1 his fault: - 28 Jun 1941, a heavy landing in Hurricane '316 - 17 May 1943, a forced landing in Mosquito HK170 due to failing pressure on RH Engine. - 19 Jul 1943, Mitchell II ER172 landed with low pressure in port engine caused by metal particles in oil filter. "Keen, hardworking & of considerable technical knowledge. His flying is good." May 1945 Report: "Occupational Ability: Above Average. Punctuality and Attendance: Excellent. General Conduct: Excellent both on and off duty" Class 6 (Catalina) pilot Resident in US from 1959, Naturalization 1967 d. 12 Oct 1992 - La Verne, Los Angeles, CA, USA |
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