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Royce Clifford 'Wilkie' Wilkinson served as a pilot in the RAF and he helped form two American 'Eagle' Squadrons. No.71 Squadron was formed on 21st October 1940, of which he was a founder member. He later transferred to 121 Squadron on its formation on 14th May 1941 and formed the first Hurricane fighter/bomber Squadron No.174 in March 1942 which he commanded.
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: British
- Unit: No 71 'Eagle' Squadron No 121 'Eagle' Squadron
- Service Numbers: 44125 / 564450
- Highest Rank: Wing Commander
- Role/Job: Pilot / Flight commander
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Date:
ContributorLucy May
ChangesCreated entry with caption and person associations
Sources
Sent through to the museum by Royce Clifford Wilkinson's daughter, Wendy.