Atkinson, Richard Ashley, DSO, DFC and Bar (Wing Commander b: 1913 d: 1944) Accession Number: MSS1518

Description

Manuscript titled 'Emmaville to Askvoll', outling the life of Wing Commander Atkinson who was killed while on active service with 235 SQN over Norway. Covers his early life, training in RAF Reserve, service in SWPA flying Catalinas in minelaying and bombing operations, service in Britain flying Mosquitoes with bomber command.

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Accession Number
MSS1518
Classification
Manuscript
Object Type
Manuscript
Measurement
Archived measurement
Whole/Part
Collection
Item Count
1
Access
Open
Copying Provisions
Copyright restrictions apply. Only personal, non-commercial, research and study use permitted. Permission of copyright holder required for any commercial use and/or reproduction.
Provenance
AWM371 94/0544
Copyright
Unlicensed copyright

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