Joseph Richard Kilner

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KILNER, F/L Joseph Richard (63783) - Distinguished Flying Cross - No.21 Squadron
Awarded as per London Gazette #36686 dated 1 September 1944.

This officer has completed very many sorties and has shot down seven and assisted in the destruction of four more enemy aircraft. He has displayed great skill, courage and tenacity, qualities which were well illustrated on a recent occasion when he pressed home a most determined attack on an ammunition train in a railway siding. Considerable anti-aircraft fire was directed at his aircraft which was hit and an engine rendered useless. Nevertheless, Flight Lieutenant Kilner flew to an airfield in this country and effected a safe landing.

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London Gazette #36866 - Air Ministry, 1st January, 1945.
The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the publication of the names of the following personnel who have been mentioned in despatches :

J. R. KILNER (63783), R.A.F.V.R.

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Victories Include :

7 & 4 shared
or
4.33 / 3 / 2
or
3.83 / 4 / 2

* This may have been confirmed later

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