Father: Jeffrey Turle, a butcher; Mother: Maud Elizabeth Mary [Masterman] Eldest of 7 brothers and 2 sisters Ed. Boscombe Council School m. 1931 in Bournemouth, Gladys Eileen [Lockyer] RAeC Certicate 15295 dated 1 Sep 1937, taken at Bournemouth Flying Club, Christchurch prev. Steward for British Railways and Royal Mail Steamships; Garage Proprietor; RAF (Sgt, Link Trainer Instructor) 2 Nov 1939 - 18 Mar 1940 prev. exp. 201 hrs Address in 1940: 6 Ropley Rd, Boscombe, Bournemouth Postings: 15FPP, 2FPP, 9FPP, Marston Moor, Ringway (seconded) Class 5 (4-engine) pilot
Off sick from 7 to 21 Jun 1941 with dermatitis, and from 3 to 12 Dec 1941 with bronchitis 2 accidents, both his fault: - 10 Jan 1943, his Hurricane IIC KW975 hit a concrete mixer whilst taxying - 26 May 1945, whilst he was clearing the engine of his Spitfire IX PT732, the tail came up and the propeller tips were damaged.
"A well disciplined officer who is willing and keen. His good record makes him a valuable member of this pool" "Has been of immense value to ATA"
1987 interview here: https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/80009587 d. 12 Dec 1993 - Poole, Dorset Download ATA Pilot Personal Record (.zip file): |
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Manx Aviation and Military Museum
