Geoffrey Warnes
Royal Air Force officer (1914–1944) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Squadron Leader Geoffrey Berrington Warnes, DSO, DFC (22 October 1914 – 22 February 1944) was a British pilot who flew with No. 263 Squadron RAF during the Second World War. He was described by Group Captain Johnnie Johnson as a "gay, cheerful character" who was a "leader of men".[3]
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Geoffrey Warnes | |
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Born | (1914-10-22)22 October 1914[1] Leeds, Yorkshire, England |
Died | 22 February 1944(1944-02-22) (aged 29)[2] English Channel, off Guernsey, Channel Islands |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Air Force |
Years of service | 1940–1944 |
Rank | Squadron Leader |
Service number | 78429 RAFVR |
Commands held | No. 263 Squadron RAF |
Battles/wars | Second World War |
Awards | Distinguished Service Order Distinguished Flying Cross |
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