Kenneth George Bickers
Squadron Leader · 122345 · United Kingdom
- Died
- 24 March 1944, aged 21
- Fate
- Killed in action
Biography
Not known
Burial / commemoration
- Cemetery
- Runnymede Memorial, United Kingdom
Operations on this date. 3 raids in this archive were flown on the night of 24 March 1944: Laon · Bremen · Berlin. (Cross-reference by date — not in itself confirmation this airman flew it.)
Timeline
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27 April 1943
Gazetted: DFC
Distinguished Flying Cross -
24 March 1944
Died
aged 21
Awards
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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) — gazetted 27 April 1943
This officer has completed 20 operational missions, invariably displaying skill and determination in pressing home his attacks. One night in April, 1943, Flight Lieutenant Bickers captained an aircraft detailed to attack Duisburg. During the homeward flight, whilst over enemy territory, the aircraft was attacked by an enemy fighter. The first burst of fire from the attacker killed the rear gunner, severely wounded the mid-upper gunner and set the rear turret on fire. For twenty minutes the enemy aircraft continued its attacks and only the skilful evading tactics employed by Flight Lieutenant Bickers prevented the bomber from being shot down. The elevator trimming gear was put out of action,.
Source: CWGC casualty record: BICKERS, KENNETH GEORGE → · Commonwealth War Graves Commission