Photographs for Geoff, (Spidge) Geoff's detective work resulted in another visit to Charlottenburg where I took these photographs of an Australian who was a Squadron leader in the RAF and was killed in action on 13th August 1941. Here are the Grave stone photographs of Squadron Leader George Richard Taylor DFC (Grave 4.B.9) Regards Tom
Photographs for Geoff, (Spidge) Geoff's detective work resulted in another visit to Charlottenburg where I took these photographs of an Australian who was a Squadron leader in the RAF and was killed in action on 13th August 1941. Here are the Grave stone photographs of Squadron Leader George Richard Taylor DFC (Grave 4.B.9) Regards Tom S/L. G R. Taylor DFC, was lost on the night of 12-13 August 1941 when his aircraft, Manchester I L7377 EM-G of No.207 Squadron, was hit by flak on a raid to Berlin. The aircraft crashed at 0200 hrs at Grossbeeren, 5 km south east of Teltow, Germany. CWGC :: Casualty Details
Photographs for Geoff, (Spidge) Geoff's detective work resulted in another visit to Charlottenburg where I took these photographs of an Australian who was a Squadron leader in the RAF and was killed in action on 13th August 1941. Here are the Grave stone photographs of Squadron Leader George Richard Taylor DFC (Grave 4.B.9) Regards Tom Hi Tom, I am amazed - Thank you for such a quick response. Berlin Cemetery is indeed complete. Cheers Geoff
A photo of Squadron Leader Taylor. Australian War Memorial - P03481.001 George Richard Taylor RAAF completed his initial flying training as an Air Cadet at Point Cook RAAF base, Victoria, graduating in December 1937; he was discharged from the RAAF early in 1938 and appointed soon afterwards to the RAF. While holding the rank of Flying Officer he took part in the first night bombing raid on Berlin on the night of 25/26 August 1940; he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) on 13 September 1940. The citation states that he had 'completed 32 successful operational flights as captain of aircraft' and had several times found his target 'regardless of adverse weather conditions and severe enemy opposition'. The citation also praises 'his devotion to duty and his determination in pressing home his attacks', and mentions his courage, reliability and excellent example. Appointed Acting Squadron Leader in June 1941 while flying with 207 Squadron, George Taylor was killed in action on 13 August 1941 when his aircraft was shot down during a bombing raid on Berlin. He is commemorated at the Berlin 1939-1945 War Cemetery, Charlottenburg, Germany.
Geoff, Thank you, but there is really no need as I always find the cemetery a very peaceful place to visit, although at the moment it is very dry here and the grass is burned in many places to a straw colour. Should be soon back to normal when the rain comes this week. I have just read that 207 Sqn were the first to receive the Avro Manchester, which Peter confirmed in his post as a Mark I with central fin. Regards Tom
S/L. G R. Taylor DFC, was lost on the night of 12-13 August 1941 when his aircraft, Manchester I L7377 EM-G of No.207 Squadron, was hit by flak on a raid to Berlin. The aircraft crashed at 0200 hrs at Grossbeeren, 5 km south east of Teltow, Germany. CWGC :: Casualty Details Hi Peter, Thank you for the details. Cheers Geoff
