A very interesting’Battle of Atlantic’ Aircrew RAFVR casualty medal group to a 20 year old Pilot. 742675 Pilot Bernard Lawrence Terrance Crawforth was killed in action whilst flying the Blenheim IV Z5742, on May 5th, 1940. Onboard with him was William K Blackford and Cecil D Robertson (Observer). They were shot down by Me 110s during an attack on a convoy off Borkum (Germany). There was two claims of Blenheims that night, one by Ace (12 Victories) Lt Hans Hahn of 3 Stab. The other Claim by Uffz Bittner off 2 Stab. Uffz Bittner has one known victory (5th May, 1940). A very interesting casualty group to a Pilot in the RAFVR, 235 squadron. Worthy of further research. Condolence slip named”SERGEANT B. In original box addressed to his father Lawrence. Any questions please feel free to ask. The item “Fine WW2 RAF Aircrew casualty medal group 20 Year Old Pilot 235 squadron” is in sale since Monday, December 21, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War II (1939-1945)\Medals/ Ribbons”. The seller is “mb.fineantiques.ltd” and is located in Kelso. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
- Country/ Organization: Great Britain
- Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
- Featured Refinements: Original WW2 Medal
- Type: Medals & Ribbons
- Conflict: World War II (1939-1945)
- Service: Air Force
- Era: 1914-1945