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Richard Macklow Trousdale

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Portrait of Squadron Leader Richard Macklow Trousdale, Auckland Weekly News, 27 May 1942. Sir George Grey Special Collections, Auckland Libraries, AWNS-19420527-22-25. Image has no known copyright restrictions.

Portrait of Squadron Leader Richard Macklow Trousdale, Auckland Weekly News, 27 May 1942. Sir George …

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  • Title
  • Forenames
    Richard Macklow AWMM
  • Surname
    Trousdale AWMM
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    • 42163 AWMM
    • NZ2414 AWMM
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    Male AWMM
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About birth

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  • Birth
    23 January 1921 AWMM Waimate North, Bay of Islands AWMM
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Service

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Military decorations

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  • Medals and Awards
    • Distinguished Flying Cross and bar (DFC*) AWMM
      Citation for Distinguished Flying Cross; "Since the early months of the war this officer has been continuously employed as a fighter pilot, and his keenness and enthusiasm for operations has been most marked. He has destroyed at least four enemy aircraft including one at night." Citation for Bar to Distinguished Flying Cross; "This officer is an exceptionally akilful and keen fighter pilot. He has destroyed eight hostile aircraft, five of which he has shot down at night." Hanson, p.485 AWMM
    • 1939-45 Star (Battle of Britain clasp) AWMM
    • War Medal 1939-1945 AWMM

Training and Enlistment

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    Inter War Feb 1938 AWMM
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    Accidental Death, Cause of Death AWMM
    Killed in an aircraft accident AWMM

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  • Richard Trousdale was the son of Archibald and Clarice Rebecca Trousdale, of Howick, Auckland, New Zealand; husband of Dorothy Christine Trousdale, of Howick.

    Attended Howick District High School

    Portrait in Wynn, K. (1981). The Battle of Britain: 10 July- 31 October 1940

    WWII Fighter Ace, "Credited with the destruction of eight German aircraft, two probables and one damaged whilst serving with 266 Squadron Royal Air Force (Spitfire), 255 Squadron Royal Air Force (Defiant), and 409 Royal Canadian Air Force and 488 Squadron, Royal New Zealand Air Force (both Beaufighters). Commanding Officer 488 Squadron, July 1942 - February 1943. Commanding Officer 51 OTU Royal Air Force July 1943-to March 1944. Attended the Empire Test Pilots' School (second course) Royal Air Force March 1944 - March 1945. Killed in Aircraft Accident 16 June 1947, at RAF Pershore England while preparing to ferry a Mosquito to New Zealand." Hanson, p.485. AWMM
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    16 June 1947 AWMM
    Age 26 AWMM
    United Kingdom, Europe AWMM
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    Accidental Death AWMM
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    Bath (Haycombe) Cemetery, Somerset, England AWMM Plot 39. Sec. H. Row F. Grave 243 AWMM
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    Haycombe Public - Rosemary - Self - 9 November 2020 - Battle of Britain Historical Society - ensure that graves are cared fo.
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    I live near Haycombe and paid tribute to this Pilot today 8/11/1020 Public - Rosemary - Self - 9 November 2020 - referred by the Battle of Britain Historical Society
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  • His father is Archibald and his file in FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/54565855/richard-macklow-trousdale
    Public - Aurorae - Researcher - 23 October 2018
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    • Martyn, E. (1998-2008). For Your Tomorrow (Vols. 1-3). Christchurch, N.Z.: Volplane Press. AWMM
    • Wynn, K. (1981). A clasp for "The Few". Auckland. N.Z.: Author. AWMM
      p. 394-398 AWMM
    • Hanson, C. (2001). By such deeds: honours and awards in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, 1923-1999. Christchurch, N.Z.: Volplane Press. AWMM
      p.485 AWMM
    • Ministry for Culture and Heritage. (2012). New Zealanders serving with RAF Fighter Command during the Battle of Britain, 10 July – 31 October 1940. [A list compiled by Ministry for Culture and Heritage with Errol Martyn]. AWMM
    • RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] - Historical Items - List of New Zealand Fighter aces with their Scores (Unofficial) December 1944. Archives New Zealand, Wellington (R17845799). AWMM
    • Collier, R. (1966). Eagle Day, p. 145. Account of RAF Manston airfield under attack. Public - Stoney - Researcher - 17 May 2020 - Collier, R. Eagle Day

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09 November 2020RosemaryBath, United KingdomSelf
02 June 2020Ian BanksTaumarunui New ZealandResearcher
17 May 2020StoneyTuakauResearcher
23 October 2018AuroraeVancouverResearcher

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