Neville Frederick Duke

Pilot Officer · 61054 · United Kingdom

Fate

Unknown

Biography

Awards

• Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) — gazetted 17 March 1942

  One day in February, 1942, Pilot Officer Duke was the leader of a section of a wing when he sighted 35 enemy aircraft. He informed the wing leader and led his section to attack. In the ensuing combat n enemy fighters were destroyed by the squadron, 2 being destroyed by Pilot Officer Duke. This officer's leadership contributed materially to the success achieved. He has destroyed 8 enemy aircraft and probably destroyed and damaged a further 6.

Source: London Gazette notice — Issue 35491, Page 1215 →