Any details on why it was called the above, without getting into that theatre? This Aussie died in the squadron (any details?) Eight Aussies in total died in the squadron. VAN ZUILECOM, HERBERT LANGTREE Flying Officer 403774 247sq RAF China British 10/11/1943 33 Royal Australian Air Force Australian Panel 5. WOKING (ST. JOHN'S) CREMATORIUM I found a book which denotes the name but that is about all! http://www.aviationmegastore.com/?s...a2fdba0&action=prodinfo&parent_id=1&art=19832
No. 247 Squadron RAF - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Royal Air Force - History Section it was the "China" gift squadron during the war.
He was flying Typhoon JP544, which had just taken off for a mission to attack V1 launch sites, when one of the 500lb bombs fell off and he was killed in the explosion.