LIND – Raymond
There is an Acting Flt. Lt. Raymond Lind in 1945 mentioned on Forces War Records website, but it is uncertain if this is the same person.
[Source: Caribbean Roll of Honour]
He was with 199 (Bomber Support) Squadron in 1944 . . . mentioned in a book on the war-time squadron where Bomber Command launched an attack on Konigsbery and Settin on 29 August Ray Lind, pilot of Stirling aircraft LJ595 EX-N, section 1, part of a ‘windows’ diversionary raid. Also mentioned in October ’44 during the ‘Second Battle of the Rhur” again on a Diversionary Raid, dropping “Windows” around Brussels and continuing on to west of Frankfurt; return to their base at North Creake, Norfolk.
Ray rose from Flight Sergent, Flying Officer to Flight Lieutenant. He was awarded the DFC on 17th July, 1946. His service number I think is: 170076.
He died in Birchington, Kent on 10th July, 2017 age 99 years. (born 13-1-18)
[Source: pjpopple@gmail.com]
Attached photos:
Official Photo
Ray with his aircrew
Ray with Duke of Edinburgh (out in south east Asia possibly Malaya)