Mother: Zula [Troutman] Ed. Purdue University Next of Kin: (Father) Rodney Deane Miller, 7314 Phillips Ave, Chicago, IL. He was an accountant. prev. Flight Instructor for Athens Airways, Inc, Ohio prev.exp. 800 hrs Postings: 1FPP Suspended for 3 days in Dec-41 for 'contravention of daily standing orders'; Suspended for 7 days and fined $25 in Feb-42 for breaches of flying discipline (dangerous flying). "Absolutely top class in every way; ability, keenness, influence and work unsurpassed" (Blimey) However, his camera was confiscated by the ATA in July 1941 after a letter home was intercepted, containing photographs of aircraft and expressing his dissatisfaction with the ATA. The ATA Security Officer suggested that he be searched at the port of departure for photographs and undeveloped film. Joined RAF Ferry Command but d. 22 Jun 1943 (age 25): Marauder FK129 crashed 35 m W of Borinquen, Puerto Rico Commemorated on the Ottawa Memorial Download ATA Pilot Personal Record (.zip file): |
