Darby, Charles Edmond (Flight Lieutenant)

Trained at No.2 ITS, No. 2 AOS, No.2 BGS, and No.1 ANS. 608 Squadron (Omnibus Ungulis). Mosquito aircraft KB 212 was shot down at Worms, Germany during a night operation against Mannheim, Germany. Addendum: - Please correct age at death is 33. - Distinguished Flying Medal - No.10 Squadron (RAF) - Award effective 29 July 1942 as per London Gazette dated 4 August 1942 and AFRO 1412/42 dated 4 September 1942. Presented at Buckingham Palace, 16 March 1943. The citation reads -"On his last sortie, Flight Sergeant Darby was navigator of an aircraft detailed to attack the German naval base at Trondheim. Whilst over the target area the aircraft was subjected to an intense barrage of anti-aircraft fire. Despite this, the objective was attacked from only 150 feet. Flight Sergeant Darby's skillful navigation contributed materially to the success of this hazardous operation. This airman is a courageous and determined observer whose fine fighting spirit has set an excellent example." Detail provided by H. Halliday, Orleans, Ontario.