BILL PRUNE : MASCOT OF AN BOMBER SQUADRON : - Flight Lieutenant William Prune, bulldog mascot of a bomber squadron stationed in East Anglie, is dead. Born on 23rd May 1938 and named Bill of Bafford, he first served with an Army Unit. Bill granted a commission in the and, on 11th March 1942 posted to a bomber squadron for operational duties as a Pilot Officer. He immediately established himself as a firm favourite with all ranks. They all admired the tenacity with which Pilot Officer Prune followed his chief sports of chasing motor bicycles and petrol cans. On 1st Octob
BILL PRUNE : MASCOT OF AN BOMBER SQUADRON : - Flight Lieutenant William Prune, bulldog mascot of a bomber squadron stationed in East Anglie, is dead. Born on 23rd May 1938 and named Bill of Bafford, he first served with an Army Unit. Bill granted a commission in the and, on 11th March 1942 posted to a bomber squadron for operational duties as a Pilot Officer. He immediately established himself as a firm favourite with all ranks. They all admired the tenacity with which Pilot Officer Prune followed his chief sports of chasing motor bicycles and petrol cans. On 1st October 1942, he was promoted to Flying Officer and on 17th June 1943 was Flight Lieutenant. Shortly after his last promotion Bill had a severe illness and was detained in hospital for four weeks. Fit once more he returned to duty and continued in excellent health under the care of an Then one day he chased a lorry with the same determination that enabled him to score so many victories over motor bicylces. Unfortunately he was run over and died on the way to the veterinary surgeon. Flight Lieutenant William Prune was buried in front of the Squadron hangar. Picture (issued 1944) shows - Flight Lieutenant William Prune. , Royal Air Force
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