Squadron Leader Kenneth Dart served in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 703 Sqdn., Service No. 42397
He was awarded the D.S.C. (Distinguished Flying Cross)
He died aged 24 as a result of an aircraft crash
He was the son of Charles Daymond Dart and Nellie Kathleen Dart, of Tunbridge Wells
He was the husband of Meryl Rosemary Dart, of Tunbridge Wells.
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London Gazette 1 January 1946
Flying Officer Kenneth Charles Daymond DART (42397), No. 204 Squadron. Flying Officer Dart, as captain of an aircraft, carried out an important reconnaissance from which he brought back valuable information. On the return journey his aircraft was attacked by four enemy fighters which carried out concerted attacks for 10 minutes. The first burst of fire from the leading enemy aircraft put the aircraft's rear turret out of action besides causing other damage and wounding three of its crew. Flying Officer Dart, by skilful manoeuvring, saved his aircraft from further damage and enabled his remaining guns to damage one of the fighters which then disappeared. Flying Officer Dart's aircraft was then joined by another aircraft and, between them, they shot down an enemy fighter into the sea. Flying Officer Dart has continuously displayed exemplary courage, coolness and skill in action.
He was awarded the D.S.C. (Distinguished Flying Cross)
He died aged 24 as a result of an aircraft crash
He was the son of Charles Daymond Dart and Nellie Kathleen Dart, of Tunbridge Wells
He was the husband of Meryl Rosemary Dart, of Tunbridge Wells.
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London Gazette 1 January 1946
Flying Officer Kenneth Charles Daymond DART (42397), No. 204 Squadron. Flying Officer Dart, as captain of an aircraft, carried out an important reconnaissance from which he brought back valuable information. On the return journey his aircraft was attacked by four enemy fighters which carried out concerted attacks for 10 minutes. The first burst of fire from the leading enemy aircraft put the aircraft's rear turret out of action besides causing other damage and wounding three of its crew. Flying Officer Dart, by skilful manoeuvring, saved his aircraft from further damage and enabled his remaining guns to damage one of the fighters which then disappeared. Flying Officer Dart's aircraft was then joined by another aircraft and, between them, they shot down an enemy fighter into the sea. Flying Officer Dart has continuously displayed exemplary courage, coolness and skill in action.
Squadron Leader Kenneth Dart served in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 703 Sqdn., Service No. 42397
He was awarded the D.S.C. (Distinguished Flying Cross)
He died aged 24 as a result of an aircraft crash
He was the son of Charles Daymond Dart and Nellie Kathleen Dart, of Tunbridge Wells
He was the husband of Meryl Rosemary Dart, of Tunbridge Wells.
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London Gazette 1 January 1946
Flying Officer Kenneth Charles Daymond DART (42397), No. 204 Squadron. Flying Officer Dart, as captain of an aircraft, carried out an important reconnaissance from which he brought back valuable information. On the return journey his aircraft was attacked by four enemy fighters which carried out concerted attacks for 10 minutes. The first burst of fire from the leading enemy aircraft put the aircraft's rear turret out of action besides causing other damage and wounding three of its crew. Flying Officer Dart, by skilful manoeuvring, saved his aircraft from further damage and enabled his remaining guns to damage one of the fighters which then disappeared. Flying Officer Dart's aircraft was then joined by another aircraft and, between them, they shot down an enemy fighter into the sea. Flying Officer Dart has continuously displayed exemplary courage, coolness and skill in action.
He was awarded the D.S.C. (Distinguished Flying Cross)
He died aged 24 as a result of an aircraft crash
He was the son of Charles Daymond Dart and Nellie Kathleen Dart, of Tunbridge Wells
He was the husband of Meryl Rosemary Dart, of Tunbridge Wells.
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London Gazette 1 January 1946
Flying Officer Kenneth Charles Daymond DART (42397), No. 204 Squadron. Flying Officer Dart, as captain of an aircraft, carried out an important reconnaissance from which he brought back valuable information. On the return journey his aircraft was attacked by four enemy fighters which carried out concerted attacks for 10 minutes. The first burst of fire from the leading enemy aircraft put the aircraft's rear turret out of action besides causing other damage and wounding three of its crew. Flying Officer Dart, by skilful manoeuvring, saved his aircraft from further damage and enabled his remaining guns to damage one of the fighters which then disappeared. Flying Officer Dart's aircraft was then joined by another aircraft and, between them, they shot down an enemy fighter into the sea. Flying Officer Dart has continuously displayed exemplary courage, coolness and skill in action.
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