Robert Turkington | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Paddy |
| Born | 1920 |
| Died | 29 July 1945 (aged 24–25) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
| Years of service | 1940–1945 |
| Rank | Squadron leader |
| Service number | 117519 |
| Unit | No. 43 Squadron RAF No. 241 Squadron RAF No. 601 Squadron RAF |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
Robert Wilkinson "Paddy" Turkington, DSO, DFC & Bar (1920 – 29 July 1945) was a Northern Irish Second World War Royal Air Force (RAF) fighter pilot and flying ace. He had 9 confirmed kills, 3 shared kills, 1 probable kill, and 4 damaged aircraft; some sources credit him with 11 kills.[1][2][3]
- ^ Shores, Christopher (1999). Aces High Volume II. London: Grub Street. p. 188. ISBN 978-1902304038. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ "Turkington, Robert Wilkinson". 601squadron.com. 601 (County of London) Squadron. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ McNeilly, Claire (21 November 2017). "Medals won by Lurgan Spitfire ace Turkington or sale as family bids to win him more recognition". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
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