F/L DW Smith - 84 Sqn

[Phil Listemann]

Hello,

This officer served with 84 Sqn and was the pilot of Brigand of RH817 when the latter crashed on 9 March 1950. There are many 'DW Smith' possible. Any idea of who he is?

A clue. Seems that he retired as a wing commander.

Thanks

Phil

[vrajm]

Hi Phil,

1678172 Derek Wesley SMITH (193425)

https://www.thegazette.co.uk/all-not...s-page-size=10

Scorpion News No 84 SQUADRON ASSOCIATION ROYAL AIR FORCE

page No. 18

Flight Lieutenant Derek Wesley Smith - RAFVR
Pilot 1947-50
We were all very sorry to learn that Derek Smith had died on the 19th April
2011 aged 87, in a hospice in Cornwall after a short illness.

http://84squadron.co.uk/wp-content/u...-June-2011.pdf

Regards

Mojmir

[Phil Listemann]

Hi Phil,

1678172 Derek Wesley SMITH (193425)

https://www.thegazette.co.uk/all-not...s-page-size=10

Scorpion News No 84 SQUADRON ASSOCIATION ROYAL AIR FORCE

page No. 18

Flight Lieutenant Derek Wesley Smith - RAFVR
Pilot 1947-50
We were all very sorry to learn that Derek Smith had died on the 19th April
2011 aged 87, in a hospice in Cornwall after a short illness.

http://84squadron.co.uk/wp-content/u...-June-2011.pdf

Regards

Mojmir

Excellent Mojmir. Thank you
Phil