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NEWTON, Robert Buckley Squadron Leader, No.411 Squadron, RAF 88464 Distinguished Flying Cross Commonwealth Air Forces WWII
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NEWTON, S/L Robert Buckley (RAF 88464) - Distinguished Flying Cross - No.411 Squadron - awarded as per London Gazette dated 29 September 1942. Born in Preston, 1915; home in Lytham St.Annes; enlisted 1939; commissioned 1940. Posted from No.72 Squadron to No.411 Squadron to command, 12 February 1942; posted away on 27 September 1942. Air Ministry Bulletin 8158 refers. This officer has completed some 60 sorties over enemy territory. His leadership, zeal and courage have inspired the pilots in his command. During combined operations at Dieppe his fine qualities were well to the fore.