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transport vehicles. On two occasions in July, 1944, while on cannon test, he encountered upwards of 50 aircraft. Each time, he attacked without hesitation and shot down one of the enemy. On the second occasion he was wounded by a cannon shell, but flew safely to base, Later in
October, 1944, he sustained severe injuries when his aircraft crashed after being damaged by anti-aircraft fire. Apart from his individual exploits, Wing Cdr. Page, has infused the entire wing with his own fighting spirit. Under his command 60 enemy aircraft have been destroyed together with a large number of transport vehicles and tanks. This splendid achievement, has been largely due to the brilliant leadership of Wing Cdr. Page."
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to return. He went through a series of operations to remove the scar tissue restricting the use of his hands. He also underwent reconstructions to his face and eyelids. The process meant enduring a great deal of pain. His anger over it initially was directed against the health staff, but soon became focused on the
Germans. He promised himself to shoot down an enemy aircraft for each of the operations he had to endure. At the time of his accident he had been credited with 2 1/2 victories. As time went on and his operation log lengthened, the total number of German aircraft rose to a disconcerting number.
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Normandy, but this never materialized. After a week his squadron was transferred to a newly set up airfield in Normandy. Their air time now was centred on ground support attacks. The dust of the dirt field tended to get into the machinery and occasionally caused their guns to jam. This worked as an excuse Page used to take his aircraft out with one or two companions to do "gun checks", resulting in many strafing attacks on German traffic and occasional air fights.
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few vices." He found the cockpit layout similar, and it was easier to see over the nose of the aircraft, making taxiing and takeoffs less troublesome. In addition, the Merlin engine in the
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damaged. Not realizing the extent of the damage, Page came in to land and was unable to adequately check his speed. He struck the middle of the runway hard and the aeroplane broke up. Page's face struck the gun-sight with enough force to break it free from its mounting, and he suffered a fracture to
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In 1942, after 15 operations, Page succeeded in gaining limited-flight permission. Returning to make his first flight, Page was seized with the fear that he would become trapped in a burning aircraft. The ground crew waited patiently, and his flight instructor was confused by his hesitation, asking
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bombers, the squadron's commander closed to attack the formation. Page followed him in, firing upon the formation as his leader pulled away. As he pressed his attack his aircraft was hit several times, and was set afire when the header tank was ruptured. High-octane fuel ignited and spewed into the
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Initially disappointed to be transferred from a squadron flying
Spitfires to one flying Hurricanes, his misgivings were soon dispelled. Describing his first flight, Page offered "The Hurricane rose gracefully and easily into the air, and I had the immediate sensation that here was a lady with very
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when taxiing and preparing to take off. Retracting the wheels was far easier, as in the
Hurricane the function was motorized, whereas in the Spitfire the pilot had to work a hand screw. The Hurricane did not have the speed of the Spitfire, but handled very well, was more rugged and could tolerate
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for this action. On their second attempt on 18 July MacLachlan's aircraft was hit as they crossed the coast and he had to make a crash landing. He subsequently died of the injuries he sustained in the crash. Page returned to East
Grinstead to remove further scar tissue from one of his hands, and
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Squadron Leader MacLachlan and 2 by Flight Lieutenant Page, while the other was destroyed jointly. The operation, which was planned by
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as a flight commander. He was there only briefly when in
January 1944 the commanding officer of 132 Squadron was killed while returning from a sortie over France. Page was ordered to take over command. 132 Squadron was sent to Scotland to rest while Page was sent to join a group of flight and
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Mark I. MacLachlan came up with the idea of flying an early morning solo low level patrol over occupied France to attack unsuspecting German aircraft from below as they returned to base. His first effort was unsuccessful, but on returning Page asked to try himself. Encouraged by the interest,
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MacLachlan seized upon the idea of using two aircraft. They set about acquiring a second Mustang, and waited for the correct weather to allow their mission to succeed. On their first sortie south of Paris on 29 June 1943, the pair accounted for six enemy aircraft in ten minutes; three
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as a supernumerary flight lieutenant. At the time the squadron's main duty was flying convoy patrols. Though he had returned to fly Spitfires, he was disappointed in not being able to engage in air combat. A call was made for volunteers to fly
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if Page could hear him, and was the R/T working. Page forced himself forward, and soon the problems of flying the aircraft pushed his fears to the side. Three months later he was granted full operational status.
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and make a career of the RAF. His father strongly opposed a career in the air force, and pressed him to pursue a career in engineering instead. His father's brother, the engineer and aircraft manufacturer,
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Page was again sent back to McIndoe for a further operation. By this time Page had reached his goal of 15 "kills" (10 solo, 5 shared, and 3 damaged). In addition, he had been awarded the
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more battle damage. Page found himself happy to fly either aircraft. He looked upon the Hurricane as akin to a bulldog, whereas the Spitfire he viewed more as a greyhound.
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one of his vertebra as well. Page had to be taken from the wreck on a stretcher, and lost consciousness shortly after being pulled out.
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1582:(2nd ed.). London: Grub Street.
1559:Cull, Brian; Symons, Rolland (2003).
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1977:Thomas Dalton-Morgan
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783:Tale of a Guinea Pig
663:for his part in the
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508:RAF Martlesham Heath
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1929:Karel Kuttelwascher
1654:Collections Online.
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787:Shot Down in Flames
742:de Havilland Hornet
738:No. 64 Squadron RAF
361:No. 66 Squadron RAF
16:For the rower, see
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1479:The London Gazette
1425:The London Gazette
1294:The London Gazette
1075:on 2 November 2007
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