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The Last of the Few - Wing Cdr Paul Farnes DFM
Posted: 30 Jan 2020, 10:28
by Kevin Farnell
Sad to report that the last surviving Ace from the Battle of Britain has passed away aged 101.
Bkue Skies, Wing Cdr!
Kevin
Re: The Last of the Few - Wing Cdr Paul Farnes DFM
Posted: 30 Jan 2020, 11:06
by Airspeed
Thank you Sir. R.I.P.
Re: The Last of the Few - Wing Cdr Paul Farnes DFM
Posted: 30 Jan 2020, 17:32
by Nigel H-J
Rest in Peace Sir.
Regards
Nigel.
Re: The Last of the Few - Wing Cdr Paul Farnes DFM
Posted: 30 Jan 2020, 22:43
by simondix
He was awarded the DFM, doe that mean he was an NCO during the battle.
Re: The Last of the Few - Wing Cdr Paul Farnes DFM
Posted: 30 Jan 2020, 22:54
by nigelb
Per ardua ad astra. Rest in Peae, Wing Commander and thank you!
Nigel²
Re: The Last of the Few - Wing Cdr Paul Farnes DFM
Posted: 30 Jan 2020, 23:22
by Buggyman
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
Re: The Last of the Few - Wing Cdr Paul Farnes DFM
Posted: 31 Jan 2020, 11:56
by cstorey
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