Carson, Robert Anthony (Flying Officer)

Evader 1944-September-29

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RAF

Unit

222 Sqn- Squadron (RAF)
Pambili Bo Zulu

Base

Merville (B53) France

Rank

Flying Officer

Position

Pilot

Service Numbers

144937
PoW: 3351

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Spitfire LFIX aircraft MK-774 was on a morning patrol over Holland attacking ground troops when the engine was hit by ground fire.

Flying Officer RA Carson (RAF) (Canadian) belly landed his aircraft and climbed out unhurt. He evaded capture with the help of the Dutch resistance and a month later linked up with the advancing Allies. Flying Officer Carter received an MC for his escape and evasion

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