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Sgt. Maurice "Paddy" Hayes
Royal Air Force 150 Squadron
from:Lismore, Eire
My dad Maurice Hayes, was a Rear gunner with 150 Squadron and was based in Blida, North Africa. He was involved with the Tunisian, Sicilian and Italian campaigns. I have a picture of him and his crew and also their names. He wouldn't talk much about his activities during the war but retained his log book and flying mask. I do know that most times I went away on holiday to Europe he'd say "I flew over there" or "I dropped a few on there". That was always the only time he'd open up. But he kept the photo I am attaching of his colleagues in his treasure tin, so I am sure he looked at it many times and remembered the camaraderie and good times that I am sure were had in the face of the adversity.
The crew (I believe) are: L - R:
- Sgt. J. Baxter, Scotland. Bombardier
- Sgt. F. Doyle, Crosby, Liverpool. Navigator
- Sgt. M. Hayes, Lismore, Ireland. Rear Gunner
- Sgt. J. Umbers, Coulsdon, Surrey. Wireless Operator/Air Gunner
- Flght. Sgt. SSM Tunstall, Boonah, Australia. Pilot
