Clarence Desmond Ince
Flight Lieutenant · 110952 · United Kingdom
- Died
- 22 June 1943, aged 23
- Fate
- Killed in action
Biography
Not known
Burial / commemoration
- Cemetery
- Runnymede Memorial, United Kingdom
Operations on this date. 2 raids in this archive were flown on the night of 22 June 1943: Krefeld · Mülheim. (Cross-reference by date — not in itself confirmation this airman flew it.)
Timeline
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9 March 1943
Gazetted: DFC
Distinguished Flying Cross -
22 June 1943
Died
aged 23
Awards
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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) — gazetted 9 March 1943
One night in February, 1943, this officer captained an "aircraft which attacked Cologne. Whilst crossing the enemy coast on the outward flight, the bomber was attacked by an enemy" fighter. The port wing and tail plane were damaged, while the port petrol tanks we're pierced and the petrol control cock cables were severed; the electrical system also sustained damage. Despite this, Flying Office Ince pressed on to his target which he bombed successfully. Displaying great skill and determination he then flew his damaged aircraft to base where he made a safe landing. Flying Officer Ince set a fine ' example, of courage and devotion to duty throughout.
Source: CWGC casualty record: INCE, CLARENCE DESMOND → · Commonwealth War Graves Commission