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209016 F/Lt. Robert Wilson Royal Air Force 201 Squadron from:Northumberland My father, Robert Wilson flew a Sunderland Flying boat in WW2. He was stationed at various locations with various squadrons but I do know that he was at Pembroke Dock and Calshot. He and my mother left the UK after the war for the Caribbean. I was very young and have no memories of his war experiences. My mother left the UK and did not keep up with anyone, and since she was very young when they married in 1946 in Pembroke Dock, she has very little knowledge of his military service. My father was given a desk job in Shrewsbury in 1947 while my mom was expecting, but the rest of the time I believe he was flying. I believe he also participated in the Berlin Air Lift. The London Gazette shows that he was granted the rank of Flight Lieutenant on 1st November, 1947. Somewhere along the way he had a Commanding Officer named Owen "Bobby" Roberts. The two of them formed Caribbean International Airways, Ltd. in Kingston, Jamaica in 1948/49. They both died on April 10th, 1953 in a plane crash. I have no flight crew photographs to share, but am hopeful that someone will post some. My mom remembers that he flew in the Bay of Biscay and his plane was shot down. Not sure of casualties, if any. There should be a record of that. I would love to see some photos or hear some stories from anyone who might remember Flight Lieutenant Robert Wilson. There was a Canadian Robert Wilson who was killed in WW2 who, I believe, was also a pilot so I am hopeful that the two will not be confused. Pamela Wilson Meguiar Add to this record.  Related Content: No. 210 Squadron Royal Air Force No. 228 Squadron Royal Air Force No. 201 Squadron Royal Air Force Can you help us to add to our records? Add a record to our website. The names and stories on this website have been submitted by their relatives and friends. If your relations are not listed please add their names so that others can read about them Did you or your relatives live through the Second World War? Do you have any photos, newspaper clippings, postcards or letters from that period? Have you researched the names on your local or war memorial? Were you or your relative evacuated? Did an air raid affect your area? If so please let us know. Help us to build a database of information on those who served both at home and abroad so that future generations may learn of their sacrifice. Contact us. Celebrate your own Family History Celebrate by honouring members of your family who served in the Secomd World War both in the forces and at home. We love to hear about the soldiers, but also remember the many who served in support roles, nurses, doctors, land army, muntions workers etc. Please use our Family History resources to find out more about your relatives. Then please send in a short article, with a photo if possible, so that they can be remembered on these pages.

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