Philip Meyer Davis Rank: Flight Lieutenant Status: Killed in Action 1942-10-30

24 Squadron (In Omnia Parati) RAF Brize Norton, Hudson III aircraft V 8983 crashed at Wendover, Buckinghamshire, England with the loss of everyone onboard. It had been on a VIP ferry flight from Hendon to Belfast to drop off some senior officers, and on the return journey it was once again carrying passengers from the Navy, Army and RAF as well as some civilians

Aircraft flew into a wooded hillside after descending to establish its position (near RAF Rafton).

Flight Lieutenant Davis was born to American parents in San Mateo, California as Philip Meyer. He lost both parents and was adopted by his aunt and uncle, Lady Henriette and Sir Mortimer Davis and moved to Montreal, QC. He was schooled in England and joined the RAF while working in a law office in London in 1933.

Hudson V8983

Lockheed Hudson A-28 A-29 AT-18

Lockheed Hudson
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The Lockheed Hudson was an American-built light bomber and coastal reconnaissance aircraft built initially for the Royal Air Force (RAF) shortly before the outbreak of the Second World War and primarily operated by the RAF thereafter. The Hudson served throughout the war, mainly with Coastal Command, but also in transport and training roles, as well as delivering agents into occupied France. They were also used extensively with the Royal Canadian Air Force's (RCAF) anti-submarine squadrons. National Air Force Museum of Canada.

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RCAF Owned (247) RCAF 400 Squadrons (39) Canadian Crewed (245)

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Hudson Mk. lll V8983

#24 Squadron (In Omnia Parati) RAF Brize Norton, Hudson III aircraft #V 8983 crashed at Wendover, Buckinghamshire, England with the loss of everyone onboard. It had been on a VIP ferry flight from Hendon to Belfast to drop off some senior officers, and on the return journey it was once again carrying passengers from the Navy, Army and RAF as well as some civilians

Marshal
Air Chief Marshal	A/C/M
Air Marshal	A/M
Air Vice Marshal	A/V/M
Air Commodore	A/C
Group Captain	G/C
Wing Commander	W/C
Squadron Leader	S/L
Flight Lieutenant	F/L
Flying Officer	F/O
Pilot Officer	P/O
Warrant Officer 1st Class	WO1
Warrant Officer 2nd Class	WO2
Flight Sergeant	FS
Sergeant	SGT
Corporal	CPL
Senior Aircraftman	SAC
Leading Aircraftman	LAC
Aircraftman 1st Class	AC1
Aircraftman 2nd Class	AC2

Davis, Philip Meyer (Flight Lieutenant)

Killed in Action 1942-October-30

Hudson V8983

Lockheed Hudson A-28 A-29 AT-18

CASPIR Aircraft Groups:

Hudson Mk. lll V8983

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Andrew Mynarski, VC

Davis, Philip Meyer (Flight Lieutenant)

Killed in Action 1942-October-30

Hudson V8983

Lockheed Hudson A-28 A-29 AT-18

CASPIR Aircraft Groups:

Hudson Mk. lll V8983

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