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Norman Crookes DFC & 2 Bars

Discussion in 'WWII Obituaries' started by GRW, Apr 26, 2012.

  1. GRW

    GRW Pillboxologist WW2|ORG Editor

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    "A legendary flier whose World War Two feat of shooting down four German bombers in just 20 minutes enshrined him in RAF history has died, aged 91.
    Navigator Norman Crookes, whose feat was was heralded as one of the finest of the whole war, died in hospital in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, after suffering a heart attack.
    The amazing sortie in a Mosquito fighter bomber was heralded as one of the finest night fighter patrols of the whole war and went down in RAF history.
    In four years he rose to the rank of Squadron Leader and his daring an bravery earned him a remarkable three Distinguished Fly Crosses, rare feat in itself as well as a DFC (US)."

    Legendary WWII flier who made history by shooting down FOUR German bombers in just 20 minutes dies aged 91 | Mail Online
     
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    LRusso216 Graybeard Staff Member

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    Sounds like he had an adventurous war. Sorry to hear of his passing. (OK, you may continue to read The Mail, as long as you come across nuggets like this.)
     
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    :poppy:
    Rest In Peace
     
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    Rest in Peace Mr Crookes:S!
     
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    TD-Tommy776 Man of Constant Sorrow

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    Be at peace, Mr. Crookes. :S!
     
  6. alieneyes

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    F/Lt Crookes story in his own words:

    BBC - WW2 People's War - Night Fighting with New Zealanders

     
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    TD-Tommy776 Man of Constant Sorrow

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    Thanks for that addition to the thread, AE.
     
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    Rest In Peace :S!
     

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