Casualty of WWII, Australian national, Flight Lieutenant Robert Barlow was killed in action on the famous Dambusters Raid.
He was a member of the Royal Australian Air Force
617 (R.A.F.) Sqdn. Service No: 401899.He was 32 and the son of Alexander and Frances May Barlow; husband of Audrey May Barlow, of St. Kilda, Victoria, Australia.
Always known by his middle name, Norman, he was working in his family business, prior to enlisting in the Royal Australian Air Force in April 1941. He stated his occupation as Service Station Proprietor and he was also a qualified private pilot. He was sent to Canada for training and received his pilot's flying badge in January 1942. Following a Commission and further training, he was sent to England, arriving in March 1942. He was posted as a Lancaster pilot to 61 Squadron based at RAF Syerston, Newark, Nottinghamshire in September 1942 and commenced a first tour of operations. By March 1943 he and his crew had completed a full tour and he was recommended for the Distinguished Flying Cross. Citation, promulgated in the London Gazette, 14 May 1943 -
"Throughout his many operational sorties this officer has displayed the highest courage and devotion to duty. He has participated in many attacks on Essen, Berlin, Hamburg and Cologne and on two occasions he has flown his aircraft safely back to base on three engines. During periods of the most extensive operations Flt Lt Barlow has set a magnificent example of courage and determination."
He was a member of the Royal Australian Air Force
617 (R.A.F.) Sqdn. Service No: 401899.He was 32 and the son of Alexander and Frances May Barlow; husband of Audrey May Barlow, of St. Kilda, Victoria, Australia.
Always known by his middle name, Norman, he was working in his family business, prior to enlisting in the Royal Australian Air Force in April 1941. He stated his occupation as Service Station Proprietor and he was also a qualified private pilot. He was sent to Canada for training and received his pilot's flying badge in January 1942. Following a Commission and further training, he was sent to England, arriving in March 1942. He was posted as a Lancaster pilot to 61 Squadron based at RAF Syerston, Newark, Nottinghamshire in September 1942 and commenced a first tour of operations. By March 1943 he and his crew had completed a full tour and he was recommended for the Distinguished Flying Cross. Citation, promulgated in the London Gazette, 14 May 1943 -
"Throughout his many operational sorties this officer has displayed the highest courage and devotion to duty. He has participated in many attacks on Essen, Berlin, Hamburg and Cologne and on two occasions he has flown his aircraft safely back to base on three engines. During periods of the most extensive operations Flt Lt Barlow has set a magnificent example of courage and determination."
Casualty of WWII, Australian national, Flight Lieutenant Robert Barlow was killed in action on the famous Dambusters Raid.
He was a member of the Royal Australian Air Force
617 (R.A.F.) Sqdn. Service No: 401899.He was 32 and the son of Alexander and Frances May Barlow; husband of Audrey May Barlow, of St. Kilda, Victoria, Australia.
Always known by his middle name, Norman, he was working in his family business, prior to enlisting in the Royal Australian Air Force in April 1941. He stated his occupation as Service Station Proprietor and he was also a qualified private pilot. He was sent to Canada for training and received his pilot's flying badge in January 1942. Following a Commission and further training, he was sent to England, arriving in March 1942. He was posted as a Lancaster pilot to 61 Squadron based at RAF Syerston, Newark, Nottinghamshire in September 1942 and commenced a first tour of operations. By March 1943 he and his crew had completed a full tour and he was recommended for the Distinguished Flying Cross. Citation, promulgated in the London Gazette, 14 May 1943 -
"Throughout his many operational sorties this officer has displayed the highest courage and devotion to duty. He has participated in many attacks on Essen, Berlin, Hamburg and Cologne and on two occasions he has flown his aircraft safely back to base on three engines. During periods of the most extensive operations Flt Lt Barlow has set a magnificent example of courage and determination."
He was a member of the Royal Australian Air Force
617 (R.A.F.) Sqdn. Service No: 401899.He was 32 and the son of Alexander and Frances May Barlow; husband of Audrey May Barlow, of St. Kilda, Victoria, Australia.
Always known by his middle name, Norman, he was working in his family business, prior to enlisting in the Royal Australian Air Force in April 1941. He stated his occupation as Service Station Proprietor and he was also a qualified private pilot. He was sent to Canada for training and received his pilot's flying badge in January 1942. Following a Commission and further training, he was sent to England, arriving in March 1942. He was posted as a Lancaster pilot to 61 Squadron based at RAF Syerston, Newark, Nottinghamshire in September 1942 and commenced a first tour of operations. By March 1943 he and his crew had completed a full tour and he was recommended for the Distinguished Flying Cross. Citation, promulgated in the London Gazette, 14 May 1943 -
"Throughout his many operational sorties this officer has displayed the highest courage and devotion to duty. He has participated in many attacks on Essen, Berlin, Hamburg and Cologne and on two occasions he has flown his aircraft safely back to base on three engines. During periods of the most extensive operations Flt Lt Barlow has set a magnificent example of courage and determination."
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