Alexander Appleford

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Alexander N Robin L Appleford
Birth nameAlexander N Robin L Appleford
BornSeptember 1921
Died17 April 2012(2012-04-17) (aged 90)
Allegiance 
Flight Lieutenant
UnitNo. 66 Squadron RAF
No. 274 Squadron RAF
Battles/warsWorld War II

Flight Lieutenant Alexander N Robin L Appleford (September, 1921–April 17, 2012) was one of the youngest fighter pilots who flew with the Royal Air Force during the Battle of Britain, and was one of the aircrew known as "The Few
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Appleford was born in September 1921. He was educated at

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On 4 September 1940 Appleford was shot down over the Thames Estuary[1] during a dogfight with a Bf 109, but baled out slightly wounded.[2]

Following the Battle of Britain, Appleford was a flying instructor. In 1943 he returned to combat duties with No. 274 Squadron RAF flying Hurricanes on coastal defence in North Africa. After a spell with the Aircraft Delivery Unit, he went to South Africa as a flying instructor.

Appleford died on 17 April 2012 in Henley-on-Thames.[3]

References

  1. ^ "A-pilots".
  2. ^ "The Battle of Britain Historical Society Discussion Forum - Re: NO 66 SQUADRON". disc.yourwebapps.com. Archived from the original on 30 October 2018.
  3. ^ "Alexander N R L Appleford". worldnavalships.com. Retrieved 31 October 2013.