posted on 2024-06-05, 16:39authored byTheir Finest Hour Project Team
Grandfather, Roland Tucker, in his 20s.
Bullet pulled out of him in Greece.
South African airforce pilot.
Flying over Greece, bullet came through window, plane came down, Greek pulled him out of the plane.
Handed over to the Germans became a PoW.
Only 28 of the 96 pupils that started in his flying school survived.
Picture of all medals.
Hole in his stomach because of bullet.
No flying experience before, conscription. Chose to go to airforce.
(Granddaughter)
History
Item list and details
Memoirs, two photos, medals
Person the story/items relate to
Roland Tucker
Person who shared the story/items
Deborah Harkness
Relationship between the subject of the story and its contributor
Grandfather
Type of submission
Shared at RGS Worcester Perrins Hall, Worcestershire on 16 June 2023.