Anthony Hibberd

Squadron Leader · 37401 · United Kingdom

Died

19 May 1941, aged 25

Fate

Killed in action

Biography

Burial / commemoration

Cemetery

Leuchars Cemetery, United Kingdom

Timeline

• 1 April 1941 Gazetted: DFC
  Distinguished Flying Cross
• 19 May 1941 Died
  aged 25

Awards

• Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) — gazetted 1 April 1941

  One night in March, 1941, this officer was the pilot of one of a formation of aircraft which carried out an operational sweep off the west coast of Norway and the Skagerrak. A convoy of destroyers and merchant vessels was sighted and Squadron Leader Hibberd, skilfully manoeuvring his aircraft, carried out a torpedo attack. Although the target was a difficult one, he brilliantly executed his attack, despite heavy anti-aircraft fire from the whole convoy. This officer has at all times showed outstanding ability and great keenness for operations. Flight Lieutenant Joseph Frederick FRASER.

Source: CWGC casualty record: HIBBERD, ANTHONY → · Commonwealth War Graves Commission