Mycock, Thomas James (Warrant Officer)

Killed in Action 1942-April-17

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Birth Date: 1920

Born:

Parents: Joseph & Ellen Mycock

Spouse:

Home: Prestwich, Lancashire, England

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: unkown date

Decorations: DFC, MiD

Distinguished Service Cross Mentioned in Dispatches

Service

RAF

Unit

97 (B) Sqn- Squadron (RAF)
Achieve Your Aim

Base

RAF Woodhall Spa

Rank

Warrant Officer

Position

pilot

Service Numbers

754674

Home
Google MapPrestwich, Lancashire, England
Target
Google MapAugsburg Germany, the U-boat engine factory
Durnbach War Cemetery, Germany

97 Squadron (Achieve Your Aim). This was a daylight, low level attack by 44 & 97 squadrons, 3 aircraft from each: Aircraft entered target area and was seen to drop bombs. Outbound, was hit by flak, and caught fire in the air. It was seen to crash near target. All crewmen were killed in the crash.

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