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Originally Posted by larry69
Do you have this book already read?
"The Last Enemy" by Richard Hillary.
Spitfire L1021 XT-M (603 Sqn.) flown by Flt.Off Richard Hillary.
Plt Off. Peter Pease in X4277 XT-B.
R.Hillary shot down in flames in X4277 XT-M 3.9.1940,baled out with grievous burns.
P.Pease shot down in combat 15.9.1940.
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Super images Larry
Pease was a friend of Hillary, if my memory is correct? Pease was shot down attacking German bombers. There was a 109 shooting at him from behind, but he continued his attack on the bombers until he was killed.
A very good book on this subject is 'The Most Dangerous Enemy'.
Best Regards,
MB_Avro.