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Sgt. Leslie Dennis Goldingay
RAFVR 9 Squadron
(d.26th April 1944)
Leslie Goldingay aged 23 was an Observer in Wellington bombers and was based at Honington in Suffolk. And on the night of 11th January 1941 as part of a 6 member of the 6 man crew took off for a bombing mission to Turin.
Aircraft WS- R1224 was forced to land near Miserieux in France and all crew were uninjured however they were all interned. Five of the crew managed to escape and eventually returned to the UK and took place in further operations.
After being promoted to Flight Lieutenant he was killed in action on the 26th April 1944