Read this on the BBC web site and thought it odd that an experienced Spitfire pilot would be allowed to leave the RAF before victory looked like a possibility to go working in Forestry - nothing about him being invalided out or suchlike. Any thoughts ?
No real help but: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/35139/pages/2218 THE LONDON GAZETTE, 18 APRIL, 1941 The undermentioned relinquish their commissions on account of ill-health: Pilot Officers on probation. 11th Apr. 1941. Eric ALBON (81010). 15th Apr. 1941.Alexander Hills CURRY (79561). Acting Pilot Officer on probation. 15th Apr. 1941. Leslie Edwin TICEHURST (82208). Pilot Officer Paul Joseph HAAREN (84283) resigns his commission. 24th Mar. 1941. The commission of Pilot Officer on probation Norman McHardy BROWN (84958) is terminated on cessation of duty. 12th Apr. 1941.
He was commissioned from the rank of Sergeant, but I can't find his AFC listed while searching by either number (AFC not mentioned in the BBC article but it shows up on Wiki): http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/34964/pages/5906 THE LONDON GAZETTE; 8 OCTOBER, 1940 The undermentioned are granted commissions for the duration of hostilities: As Pilot Officers on probation. 758257 Norman McHardy BROWN (84958).
Hi, A previous discussion archived on RAFCommands:- http://www.rafcommands.com/archive/11735.php Rgds Pete
good day dbf.yesterday.02:13pm.re:battle of Britain pilot norman brown.94years of age.he lived a great life.and gave much to his country.may he rest in peace. regards bernard85
