F/O Derek Allen, who was shot down and killed on 18 May 1940 while flying a Hurricane in defence of France, was buried as an “unknown airman” by locals. Research by the Air Historical Branch established the identity of the young pilot and a ceremony was held last week in Northern France, to honour his memory and provide his resting place with an adequate tombstone.
Latest Prints
Also in the news 
- Captain Ken Jenner †
- Goodwin Sands Dornier 17 recovery operations to begin
- Gloster Meteor airlifted to Jet Age Museum
- Ryan STM-2 flies again in San Diego
- Gp Capt Ned Frith †
- Flight Lieutenant Les Brodrick †
- Loockheed 10 for Seattle Museum of Flight
- Buchón to fly in Belgium
- Sir Alan Smith †
- Lieutenant-Commander Peter (“Toby”) Davis †
Permanent link to this article: http://www.worldwarbirdnews.com/asides/raf-pilots-resting-place-identified-after-71-years/
1 comment
S.Hodges
August 4, 2012 at 3:50 PM (UTC 2) Link to this comment
Rest now in peace Derek