DAMBUSTERS Astbury, Colin Keith

John Robertson

Administrator
Staff member
  • SURNAME
Astbury
  • FORENAME
Colin Keith
  • UNIT
617 Squadron,R.A.A.F.
  • RANK
A/Flight Lieutenant
  • NUMBER
400897
  • AWARD
bar to Distinguished Flying Cross
  • PLACE
London Gazette 28.4.1944
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
born 19.6.1911 Redbank,Victoria,Australia
enlisted RAAF 10.11.1940 Melbourne,Victoria,Australia
Sergeant
49 Squadron
Flying Officer
award DFC (14.5.1943)
5 Group (instructor)
617 Squadron 3.11.1943
Flying Officer
air bomber
award bar to DFC
Air Ministry
Advanced Command HQ,Brisbane,Australia
Air Force HQ,RAAF
discharged 6.12.1945 (Flight Lt)
 
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