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Arthur Sykes

Артур Сайкс

1913 – 1943

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Biography

Warrant Officer Arthur Sykes from Headingley, Leeds was a wireless operator and air gunner with No. 78 Squadron. He completed 22 bombing missions over Germany before his Halifax was shot down over the Ruhr in May 1943. He is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.

Biography (Russian)

Уорент-офицер Артур Сайкс из Хедингли, Лидс, был радистом и воздушным стрелком в 78-й эскадрилье. Он совершил 22 бомбардировочных вылета над Германией, прежде чем его Галифакс был сбит над Руром в мае 1943 года. Его имя увековечено на мемориале Раннимид.

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★Distinguished Flying Medal
★Air Crew Europe Star

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Unit

No. 78 Squadron, RAF Bomber Command

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Bomber Command

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