| Spitfire W3715 JU- | 111 Sqn | ||||||||||||||||||
| Date | : | 29 août 1941 | Mission | : | Escorte de Blenheim sur Hazebrouck (59) | ||||||||||||||
| Décollage | : | North Weald à 06:45 | |||||||||||||||||
| Causes de la perte | : |
Abattu en combat aérien | |||||||||||||||||
| Lieu de la perte | : |
en mer au large de Dunkerque (59) | |||||||||||||||||
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Wg Cdr | John Woodburn | GILLAN | Pil | RAF | 26010 | KIA |   |
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Bar to the Distinguished Flying Cross. .
Wing Commander John Woodburn GlLLAK, D.F.C., A.F.C. (26010) (missing). .
This officer has led the wing on nineteen occasions since July, 1941, and his fine leadership and cool courage have been an inspiration to his fellow pilots throughput all operations. On three recent escort missions Wing Commander Gillan has displayed especial skill and determination. He has destroyed one and damaged another enemy aircraft.
The London Gazette TUESDAY, 9 SEPTEMBER 1941