Spit/Hurr/Lys Articles (3)
In this section, there are a number of short articles relating to the Spitfire / Hurricane / Lysander era. Please click on the photographs below to access the articles.
Double Centenary
The Association was delighted to celebrate the centenaries of two of 208 Squadron's oldest former members, both of whom served in the North African Campaign: Raymond Hills who served as an Aircraft Mechanic on Lysanders, who was 100 on 22 July 2020; and George Birks (to the left) who served as a Flight Mechanic (Airframe & Controls) on Hurricanes, who was 100 on 3 August 2020.
Lawrence Walker
Lawrence Walker flew Spitfires with 208 Squadron in the Italian and Palestinian campaigns, and celebrated his 97th birthday on 9 April 2021. The Association is indebted to his family for the attached article about his RAF service between 1942 and 1946, and the associated galleries of photographs and excerpts from his flying log book. Click on his picture to access the article.
Freddie Nicholl - In Memoriam
The Association was deeply saddened to announce the death of Flight Lieutenant Freddie Nicholl DFC, who passed away at the age of 100 on 14 May 2021. Freddie served with 208 Squadron in the Western Desert in 1942 and 1943. Click on his photo to read his Obituary, which was published in the Daily Telegraph on 2 June 2021.
