Tuesday, 14 December 2010

WW2 Squadron Leader Albert Edward Kilsby - my grandfather




Flight Lieutenant Albert Edward KILSBY '(102086),
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, No. 102
Squadron.
One night in January, 1944, this officer piloted
an aircraft which attacked Berlin. During the
operation, his aircraft was attacked by a fightei.
One engine was put out 'of action, the inteicommunication system rendered unserviceable and
other damage was sustained. Considerable height
was lost during the homeward flight but Flight
Lieutenant Kilsby succeeded in flying the badly
damaged aircraft to base. This officer has completed a very large number of sorties and throughout his courage and determination have always
been evident.

SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 22 FEBRUARY, 1944

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