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Biography
William Drake flew Spitfires with 234 Squadron during the Battle of Britain, defending the southwest of England including the Bristol Channel area. He shot down three enemy aircraft during the battle and was credited with two more probables. Later in the war he flew fighter escort missions over occupied Europe and participated in the air operations supporting the D-Day landings. After the war he settled in Clifton, Bristol, and ran an engineering business. He was a familiar figure at Bristol's Remembrance Day services.
Biography (Russian)
Уильям Дрейк летал на «Спитфайрах» в составе 234-й эскадрильи во время Битвы за Британию, защищая юго-запад Англии, включая район Бристольского залива. Он сбил три вражеских самолёта. Позже он выполнял миссии истребительного сопровождения над оккупированной Европой и участвовал в воздушных операциях в поддержку высадки в Нормандии. После войны он поселился в Клифтоне, Бристоль.
Awards & Decorations
- ★Distinguished Flying Cross
- ★Air Crew Europe Star
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