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Lazenby, Alan Lonsdale

Date of birth:
August 16th, 1915
Date of death:
January 3rd, 1944
Buried on:
Commonwealth War Cemetery Berlin
Plot: 4. Row: B. Grave: 27.
Service number:
121466
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

May 1, 1942: Pilot Officer (emergency)
November 1st, 1942: Flying Officer (prob WS)

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Acting Flight Lieutenant
Unit:
No. 101 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
January 25th, 1944
"One night in December, 1943, this officer was the pilot of an aircraft detailed to attack Berlin. Soon after the take-off, one of the aircraft's engines became defective, emitting dense quantities of black smoke and a long flame from the exhaust. In spite of this, Flight Lieutenant Lazenby continued his flight to the target which, despite difficulty in gaining height, he successfully attacked. When crossing the North Sea, on the return flight, it was evident that, to complete the sortie, the petrol supply would have to be carefully governed. By skilfully using his engines, however, Flight Lieutenant Lazenby succeeded in reaching this country. Flight Lieutenant Lazenby displayed great skill and determination throughout."
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

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