Vlotman, Christiaan Johan "Chris"
- Date of birth:
- February 12th, 1915
- Date of death:
- September 29th, 2011
- Service number:
- 174839, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserves.
- Nationality:
- Dutch
Biography
During his career with No. 488 Squadron, Vlotman shot down 4 enemy planes.
Promotions:
March 1st, 1944: Reserve Tweede-Luitenant-Vlieger;
March 5th, 1948: Reserve Eerste-Luitenant.
Career:
?: Pilot No. 488 Squadron;
1947 - ?: Captain, Konlijke Luchtvaart Maatschaapij, (K.L.M.).
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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Pilot Officer
- Unit:
- No. 488 (RNZAF) Squadron, Royal Air Force
- Awarded on:
- August 8th, 1944
Permission to wear the decoration was granted by Royal Decree No. 6, dated September 28th, 1944.
Vliegerkruis (VK)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Reserve-Tweede Luitenant-Vlieger (Pilot Officer)
- Unit:
- No. 488 (RNZAF) Squadron, Royal Air Force
- Awarded on:
- October 5th, 1944
288th Award.
Royal Decree No. 30, dated October 5th, 1944.
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