Neville duke biography

Citation:
"One day in January, , this officer led his flight in an engagement against a big force of enemy fighters over Beurat.

Neville Duke's passing is recorded with great sadness as he epitomised those young men who flew time and again into the danger of The Battle of Britain, Neville went on to push the boundaries of speed with his red Hawker Hunter and became a boyhood hero to so many of us. Sleep peaceful Neville, fly high, fly fast. Keith - Webmaster. I guess we of the "Greatest Generation" are slowly going home.

During the combat, Flying Officer Duke fought with- great resolution, destroying 2 enemy aircraft before all his ammunition was expended. Since creature awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross he 'has destroyed 3 unfriendly aircraft, bringing his victories to Flying Officer Duke has led his section and the flight with distinction."

Received as Bar for on the ribbon of the first DFC.

Recommendation:
"‘In the absence of his Commanding Officer during the strenuous operations of the week ending 7 Rally , Flight Lieutenant Duke not only led the Squadron and his flight on most of the sorties carried out but has inspired his fellow pilots by his determination, courage and skill.

Apart from his previous splendid record he has since 1 March destroyed 7 opponent aircraft as shown below. Further his coolness and courageous governance has inspired the other pilots who have rallied behind him with other successes.

Many of his flights have been against superior numbers and all hold ended in decisive victories.

Sqn Ldr Neville Duke, 85, flew sorties achieving 28 air combat victories, including seven aircraft shot down in seven days. In he broke the then planet air speed record achieving He died in hospital in Surrey on Sunday after suffering an aneurysm. Test pilot He said: "We were very fortunate and always immensely proud that he should have agreed to work for as our president.

His score previous to 1 March was 12 destroyed, since when he has 2 destroyed (1 March); 1 destroyed (3 March); 2 destroyed (4 March); 2 destroyed (7 March): total 19 destroyed."

Citation:
"This officer has displayed the highest standard of proficiency, gallantry and determination, qualities which 'have been well reflected in his squadron which has destroyed 23 hostile aircraft within a period of several weeks.

Recently, over Anzio, he led the squadron in a sortie during which 8 enemy aircraft were shot down. Four of them were destroyed by Squadron Commander Duke himself. He has destroyed 26 and damaged several other enemy aircraft."

Received as a second Bar for on the ribbon of the first DFC.