The Last of the Few - Wing Cdr Paul Farnes DFM

Kevin Farnell · Post by **Kevin Farnell** » 30 Jan 2020, 10:28

Sad to report that the last surviving Ace from the Battle of Britain has passed away aged 101.

Bkue Skies, Wing Cdr!

Kevin

Airspeed · Post by **Airspeed** » 30 Jan 2020, 11:06

Thank you Sir. R.I.P.

Nigel H-J · Post by **Nigel H-J** » 30 Jan 2020, 17:32

Rest in Peace Sir.

Regards
Nigel.

simondix · Post by **simondix** » 30 Jan 2020, 22:43

He was awarded the DFM, doe that mean he was an NCO during the battle.

nigelb · Post by **nigelb** » 30 Jan 2020, 22:54

Per ardua ad astra. Rest in Peae, Wing Commander and thank you!

Nigel²

Buggyman · Post by **Buggyman** » 30 Jan 2020, 23:22

He was awarded the DFM, doe that mean he was an NCO during the battle.

Yes, most likely a Sergeant Pilot, had he been an officer it would have been a DFC. Did well though to survive and finally end up a Wing Commander.

Greatest respect for those young men who did so much against the odds.

ATB

Allan

cstorey · Post by **cstorey** » 31 Jan 2020, 11:56

Allan : quite correct - he was Sergeant Pilot RAFVR until 3rd December 1941 when he was Gazetted as Pilot Officer with seniority from 27 November 1941 . RIP Wing Commander

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