Another War Hero Passes Away

[IanHenry]

Unfortunately Squadron Leader Harry Baker has left us:

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/obituary-squadron-leader-harry-baker-8847606.html

I found the account of his trying to return to his base after getting shop down particularly amusing:
" There is also a tale that early in the war he got on the District Line of the London Underground to get back to his base at Hornchurch after scrambling ashore, having had to bale out from his aircraft over the Essex coast, and in his dishevelment and bloodied flying suit was turned off by an official for not having a ticket."
Priceless!
May he Rest in Peace.


Ian.

[Skyhawk_310R]

Certainly is interesting, and worthy of some post-war investigation, as to why he was never nominated for and awarded at least a DFC. Being a fighter ace, especially that early in the war when the equipment and training compared to the Luftwaffe was at least equal, should have earned him a DFC.

Ken

[TARPSBird]

Hand salute - and RIP, Squadron Leader Baker. :salute: