AIR VICE MARSHAL BLUCKE, DSO.,AFC & BAR. - Air Vice Marshal ROBERT STEWART BLUCKE, DSO., AFC & Bar., was born at Fontmell, Shaftesbury, Dorset in 1897 and educated at Malvern college. He was a 2nd Lieutenant in the Dorset Regiment in 1915 and joined the in 1918. He was mentioned in Despatches in 1920 for his service in Mespotamia. In 1937 he was awarded the and was mentioned in Despatches in June 1943. The citation to the in October 1943 stated that Air Vice Marshal Blucke, who was then a Group Captain, was captain of a Lancaster aircraft attacking a target at Mannhei
AIR VICE MARSHAL BLUCKE, DSO.,AFC & BAR. - Air Vice Marshal ROBERT STEWART BLUCKE, DSO., AFC & Bar., was born at Fontmell, Shaftesbury, Dorset in 1897 and educated at Malvern college. He was a 2nd Lieutenant in the Dorset Regiment in 1915 and joined the in 1918. He was mentioned in Despatches in 1920 for his service in Mespotamia. In 1937 he was awarded the and was mentioned in Despatches in June 1943. The citation to the in October 1943 stated that Air Vice Marshal Blucke, who was then a Group Captain, was captain of a Lancaster aircraft attacking a target at Mannheim. On the outward journey the rear turret became unserviceable, and owing to icing, the elevator trimming gear jammed, rendering the bomber almost uncontrollable. With the help of another member of the crew, Air Vice Marshal Blucke piloted the aircraft to the target which was successfully bombed and photographed. "He has participated in a number of sorties in recent months" added the citation "and by his personal example and magnificent leadership has produced a high standard of efficiency in the personnel at the Station he commands". Picture issued 1945. Photographic negative , Royal Air Force
Size: 1956px × 2555px
Photo credit: © piemags/ww2archive / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
Keywords:
