Name: |
GOLDSMITH |
Given Name: |
NORMAN EDWARD |
Initials: |
N E |
Service No: |
80127 |
Trade: |
Pilot |
Rank: |
Flying OfficerOther Casualties of this Rank |
Regiment: |
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
Unit: |
50 Sqdn.Other Casualties from this Unit |
Date of Death: |
1942-12-17Other Casualties on this
Date |
Date of Birth: |
1922-01-24 |
Age: |
20 |
Cause of Death: |
Killed in action, Lancaster W4266, target Soltau, Germany, hit by flak and shot down by Oberleutnant Herbert Lutje (8./NJG 1), flying a night-fighter; it was his 16th claim. Crashed 0.5 km north of the hamlet Haerst, Zwolle |
Decorations: |
D F C |
Citations: |
LG Sup 14 April 1942 pg. 1645 - "On 12th February, 1942, this officer participated in an attack on the German warships in their voyage through the Channel. Following a methodical search, he flew across the convoy and was met by fierce anti-aircraft fire. Undeterred, he pressed home his attack and released his bombs across one of the battleships from 800 feet. After regaining height, his aircraft was hit by shall fire and it became uncontrollable. Pilot Officer Goldsmith skilfully regained control, however, and was then able to fly the aircraft safely back to this country. Throughout he showed great courage and superb airmanship." |
Additional
Information: |
Born Selukwe (now Shurugwi), Southern Rhodesia. He attended Selukwe Public School and then Chaplin School in Gwelo. |
This information was last verified for accuracy: 2018-11-30
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