Breakey, Andrew (Flight Lieutenant)

18 Squadron (Animo Et Fide) Canrobert, Tunisia Blenheim V aircraft BA 800 was shot down, one of twelve Blenheim aircraft that were shot down by swarms of Bf 109fighter aircraft at Chanigiu, Tunisia. This was the only time that a whole Squadron was shot down in one engagement, as there was no fighter escort provided for this raid. Wing Commander H. Malcolm (RAF) was awarded the Victoria Cross for this action. Flight Lieutenant A Breakey (RAFVR)(Can), FS SH Greene (RAFVR) and Sergeant AW Simpson (RAFVR) were missing, presumed killed. They have no known graves and are commemorated on the Malta Memorial.