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W/O R.H. Gridley ???

Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 6:51 pm
by georgetanksherman
Researching R.C.A.F. No. 411 Squadron, need a bit of help on:

Warrant Officer Class I Ronald Harold Gridley, R/60117
R.C.A.F. 411 Squadron, Spitfire, AD268, killed March 24, 1942.


Need help on what happened to his aircraft, and where is he from ??? All help truly appreciated

Re: W/O R.H. Gridley ???

Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 9:35 pm
by Temujin
georgetanksherman wrote:
Fri Sep 14, 2018 6:51 pm
Researching R.C.A.F. No. 411 Squadron, need a bit of help on:

Warrant Officer Class I Ronald Harold Gridley, R/60117
R.C.A.F. 411 Squadron, Spitfire, AD268, killed March 24, 1942.


Need help on what happened to his aircraft, and where is he from ??? All help truly appreciated
He was from Scollard, Alberta

Missing whilst engaged in a cross-channel sweep.
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Re: W/O R.H. Gridley ???

Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 10:21 pm
by Temujin
More info, he was shot down, presumed dead, and was rescued the month before
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Re: W/O R.H. Gridley ???

Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 10:22 pm
by Temujin
And here are the records when he wanting missing
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Re: W/O R.H. Gridley ???

Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2018 4:38 pm
by georgetanksherman
Wow, great info Temujin, Thank You for sharing !