Hi Folks,
That´s my new uniform...
I am VERY happy!!
Flight Lieutenant Howard J.P.O. - One Berlin Pathfinder!! (Killed in Action)
Flight Lieutenant Howard James Paul Ogilvie, Distinguished Flying Cross, No.139 Squadron, Award effective 10 November 1944 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 239/45 dated 9 February 1945. Born in Winnipeg, 1913; home in Ottawa. Was a salesman prior to enlistment. Enlisted in Toronto, 11 February 1941. Trained at No.3 ITS (graduated 3 July 1941), No.17 EFTS (graduated 20 August 1941) and No.8 SFTS (graduated 7 November 1941). Commissioned 1941. Instructed in Canada before going overseas. Killed in action, 1 January 1945(Mosquito KB222); buried in Germany. Flight Lieutenant Howard has completed many sorties and has proved himself to be a skilful and determined pilot. On three occasions whilst over Berlin his aircraft has been hit by anti-aircraft fire and has sustained damage but Flight Lieutenant Howard has completed his task and flown the aircraft back to this country. He has displayed courage and devotion to duty.
The Uniform:
Nice original period photo of him in the cockpit of his Mosquito:
PLEASE, I need some help to discovery more information about this Pilot!!!
Thanks to my Friend Jason and All for looking !!
Best regards,
Ricardo.
That´s my new uniform...
I am VERY happy!!
Flight Lieutenant Howard J.P.O. - One Berlin Pathfinder!! (Killed in Action)
Flight Lieutenant Howard James Paul Ogilvie, Distinguished Flying Cross, No.139 Squadron, Award effective 10 November 1944 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 239/45 dated 9 February 1945. Born in Winnipeg, 1913; home in Ottawa. Was a salesman prior to enlistment. Enlisted in Toronto, 11 February 1941. Trained at No.3 ITS (graduated 3 July 1941), No.17 EFTS (graduated 20 August 1941) and No.8 SFTS (graduated 7 November 1941). Commissioned 1941. Instructed in Canada before going overseas. Killed in action, 1 January 1945(Mosquito KB222); buried in Germany. Flight Lieutenant Howard has completed many sorties and has proved himself to be a skilful and determined pilot. On three occasions whilst over Berlin his aircraft has been hit by anti-aircraft fire and has sustained damage but Flight Lieutenant Howard has completed his task and flown the aircraft back to this country. He has displayed courage and devotion to duty.
The Uniform:
Nice original period photo of him in the cockpit of his Mosquito:
PLEASE, I need some help to discovery more information about this Pilot!!!
Thanks to my Friend Jason and All for looking !!
Best regards,
Ricardo.
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