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F/O. Arthur Frederick Lancaster DFC.
Royal Air Force Wireless operator Air Gunner 150 Squadron
from:Swanscombe Kent
Arthur Lancaster was a Metropolitan Policeman who enlisted in 1940. His pre war nickname, thanks to his moustache, was Wimpy, resembling J Wellington Wimpy, the friend of Popeye. Whilst serving with 150 Squadron he was awarded the DFC in 1943. The citation stated: This officer has taken part in a large number of operational sorties. He has invariably shown exceptional coolness ans efficiency in the face of the enemy and his excellent directions have enabled his captain to take evasive action when engaged by the enemy defences. After the war he returned to the Met.

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