Peter Ayerst
Peter Vigne Ayerst | |
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Second World War | |
Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross |
Peter Vigne Ayerst,
Early life
Ayerst was born on 4 November 1920 in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, England. He was educated at Westcliff High School for Boys, a state grammar school in his home town.[3]
Military career
Ayerst was
He was sent to France with the squadron and scored his first victory in April 1940. After a spell instructing, when he shared in the destruction of a He 111 with two other instructors, he had postings with both 145 and 243 Squadrons.
In July 1942 he went to North Africa with 33 Squadron,
Later life
Ayerst was involved in a biography about his military experience tilted Spirit of the Blue: A Fighter Pilot's Story. It was published 2004.[7] He died on 15 May 2014 at the age of 93, and is buried in Canterbury, Kent.[9]
References
- ^ a b c "UK Commemorates Battle of Britain Commander". sys-con.com. 4 November 2009. Retrieved 8 September 2012.
- ^ "Pilot is reunited with his WWII Spitfire in London". news.bbc.co.uk. 30 April 2010. Retrieved 8 September 2012.
- ^ "Wing Commander Peter Ayerst". The Times. 30 June 2014. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
- ^ "No. 34583". The London Gazette. 27 December 1938. p. 8249.
- ^ a b c "Two generations join in the air". Evening Standard. 16 May 2008. Retrieved 8 September 2012.
- ^ "No. 34705". The London Gazette. 10 October 1939. p. 6796.
- ^ ISBN 9780750942539. Retrieved 8 September 2012.
- ^ Berg, Sanchia (21 August 2010). "Battle of Britain survival 'a question of luck'". news.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 8 September 2012.
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