prev. a confectioner; Sgt Pilot Czech Air Force from 1 Oct 1937 to 10 Jun 1940 Served in France 'with distinction', shooting down 3 enemy aircraft before being wounded (losing part of his right foot) by 'friendly' (French) fire. prev. exp. 300 hrs Address in 1941: 34 Queens Gardens, London W.2 Next of kin: Sgt Pipa Josef (friend), 43 Sqn RAF Postings: 1FPP, 15FPP, 2FPP, 3FPP, 8FPP Suspended for 2 days in April 1942 with loss of pay for 'landing after official landing time' 5 accidents, 3 his fault: - 16 Dec 1941, he taxied his Whirlwind P7122 into a stationary Spitfire - 19 Feb 1942, the tailwheel of his Hurricane BN113 broke off after taxying into an unmarked pothole - 16 Aug 1942, the tailwheel of his Spitfire Vb AR558 broke off, this time after hitting an unmarked obstruction - 19 Aug 1942, he failed to shut down the starboard engine of his Albermarle P1435 correctly, and fire broke out in the carburettor intake - 8 Apr 1943, a landing accident in Wellington XI MP625 after his vision was obscured by dust and the aircraft swung into trees. "A pilot of considerable skill, who shows great keenness in his work. Conduct satisfactory" [Contract Terminated] Sailed to the USA in September 1943 and applied for US citizenship
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