Flight Lieutenant Ronald Mitchell ACHILLES 404082 DFC

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Flight Lieutenant Ronald Mitchell ACHILLES 404082 DFC


Squadrons: 6 Sqn RAF, 451 Sqn, 2AD, 80 Sqn

Date of Birth: 11 th January 1921 Birthplace: Brisbane Qld Occupation: Enlistment Date: 24th May 1940 Place of Enlistment: Brisbane Qld

History:

01 Jul 41 - Arrived at 451 Sqn. 02 Jul 41 - Reconnaissance of the Frontier, accompanied by Sgt C M Wesson, reported small enemy concentrations east of Sollum and west of Cuppozzo. 04 Nov 44 - Flying Spitfire A58-523 Ron tried to land in a paddock 25 miles east of Palranold following his engine overheating, the aircraft was extensively damaged. Discharged on the 9th March 1945.

References:

Messerschmitt Roulette - WG CDR Geoffrey Morley-Mower DFC AFC

Australian War Memorial - Nominal Roll

National Archives of Australia - 6950514

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