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Memorial Plaque - Taken by John E Scurr 16 Aug 2017
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578 Squadron Badge (above) - Taken by John E Scurr 16 Aug 2017
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Fg Off Cyril Joe Barton - Taken by Brian Fare 10 Aug 2019
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Cyril Joe Barton - Taken by Simon Armstrong 11 Jun 2023
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Cyril Joe Barton - Taken by Simon Armstrong 11 Jun 2023
Reference WMO/253183
Edit memorial name, location & address- Metal Metal (any)
- Second World War (1939-1945)
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Flying Officer CYRIL JOE BARTON V C., RAFVR Volunteering for aircrew in 1941 and having trained in America, he began operational duties as a Halifax bomber pilot with 78 Squadron before joining 578 Squadron, based at Burn. On the night of 30 March 1944 he participated in an attack on Nuremburg. Short of the target, his aircraft was very severely damaged by enemy fighters, which forced three of his crew to parachute out. Despite this, and single handed, he completed his mission before turning for home. Guided only by the stars, he flew his crippled machine over Germany and France, to encounter further anti-aircraft fire when crossing the English coast near Sunderland. With all engines out of action, he took the gallant decision to avoid the heavily populated area by making a crash landing at nearby Ryhope Colliery, an act of heroism which was to cost him his life. His final words were of concern for the safety of the three remaining members of crew, all of whom survived their traumatic experience. A posthumous Victoria Cross was conferred by King George VI in recognition of most conspicuous bravery. Cyril Barton, who was 22 years old at the time of his death, was a dedicated and practising christian and an active member of the 1st Oxshott Scout Group in Surrey
Cyril Joe Barton
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