Wolf, van der, Gerrit 'Flip'
- Date of birth:
- April 11th, 1916 (Amsterdam, The Netherlands)
- Date of death:
- June 24th, 1985 (Rijswijk, The Netherlands)
- Nationality:
- Dutch (1815-present, Kingdom)
Biography
During World War 2, Flip van der Wolf served as observer with 320 Squadron. After the war,he pursued a career in the Air Force ultimately becoming Commander of Soesterberg Air Base, from 1970 to 1973 he was Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Dutch Air Force
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Vliegerkruis (VK)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- 1e Luitenant (Lieutenant)
- Unit:
- No. 320 (Dutch) Squadron, Royal Air Force
- Awarded on:
- May 4th, 1944
156th Award.
Royal Decree No. 4 dated May 4th, 1944.
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Tijdelijk Kapitein Vlieger-Waarnemer
- Unit:
- No. 320 (Dutch) Squadron, Royal Air Force
- Awarded on:
- March 26th, 1946
Permission to wear the decoration granted by Royal Decree No. 46, dated June 21st, 1946.
Sources
- Photo: Ad van der Heiden
- - MEIJER, H.G. & VIS, R., Het Vliegerkruis, De Bataafsche Leeuw, Amsterdam, 1997.
- The Dutch Medals Page
- Genealogieonline
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