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Battle of Britain hero Sergeant Robert Crombie included in the Memorial Chapel in Westminster Abbey

1940-07

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London, United Kingdom

Westminster Abbey Preserves Hero’s Name”. Article on Sergeant Robert Crombie’s mission on the 19th July 1940 during the Battle of Britain in which his squadron was tasked with intercepting 70 hostile raiders on their way to England. Sergeant Crombie was a bus conductor at Hanwell Garage and was killed in the battle. Article features letter from Mrs Crombie stating “my husband’s squadron was 12 planes only, the odds were hopeless. His plane was shot down just off France. So the crew had almost done their job.” Mrs Crombie proudly informs staff magazine ‘Pennyfare’ that her husband's name will feature on memorials of Biggin Hill Fighter Station and Westminster Abbey. Includes portrait photograph of Sergeant Crombie.

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  • Title: Battle of Britain hero Sergeant Robert Crombie included in the Memorial Chapel in Westminster Abbey
  • Date Created: 1940-07
  • Date Published: 1944-05
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