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Sgt. Benjamin Joseph Fosh
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 210 Squadron
(d.13th Jan 1943)
Benjamin Joseph Fosh was born about Dec 1920 in Poplar died 13 Jan 1943. He was a Sergeant Pilot in the RAFVR with 210 Squadron. He trained in Pensacola, sending a 45rpm audio message home before returning to the UK and flying Catalina's. He was recorded as missing in his flight book, not returning from flying duty in the bay of Biscay. He was known for his happy nature and musical instruments, and was reputed to take his ukulele with him on flights.