Angus, Allan Benjamin (Flying Officer)

85 Squadron (Noctu Dique Venamur). Hurricane I aircraft was shot down near Dunkirk, France. Flying Officer Angus was one of the first Canadian aces of WWII, he was credited with destroying five enemy aircraft. EXTRACT FROM LONDON GAZETTE DATED 31 May 1940. THE KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following award in recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations: Distinguished Flying Cross - Flying Officer Allan Benjamin ANGUS (40281) RAF Air Component. This officer has shown great determination in taking every opportunity of engaging the enemy and pressing home his attacks. He took part in an inconclusive attack on a Junkers 88, which resulted in serious damage to the enemy aircraft. His own aircraft was hit and as a result he had to force land in Belgium. Acting on his own initiative he rejoined his squadron in a few hours. In May, while on patrol, he intercepted and shot down in flames a Heinkel HE-III, and on the same patrol, took part in shooting down a second enemy aircraft. Flying Officer Angus was tied with W/C MH Brown as being the first Canadian ace in WW II