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Leonard "Len" Gatrill DFC
Royal Air Force Pathfinder 109
from:Tetney
Flight Lieutenant Len Gatril of 109 Pathfinder Squadron. RAF Little Staughton. DFC. Flew 63 Sorties and helped Bomb Dresdend. Landed Plane which was on fire after bailing his crew out safely.
Additional Information:
Correction: 66 sorties. Dad had six "prangs" but luckily made it back to Blighty before each one. Recalling his experiences - infrequently, after bringing out his "war chest," Dad would re-read his reports and they brought perspiration to his brow every time!