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posted on 2024-06-05, 16:39 authored by Their 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.

Record ID

115235 | WOR19 (52)