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Kyt · 10-03-2008, 11:16 AM

Reginald Otto Altmann 70841

Pilot Officer on probation are confirmed in their appointment:
17th Jan. 1940

Acting Wing Commander Nov 1945

Distinguished Flying Cross
30 July 1944
144 Squadron

Distinguished Service Order
6th November, 1945
31 Squadron

According to this site:

"P/O later S/L Reginald Otto Altmann DFC, 271 Sqdn. flying Dakotas from Down Ampney, tugging Horsas - dropped supplies on 18/9 at Arnhem - mentioned in Jewish Year book 1945-46 as gazetted with a DFC. PRO Records AIR 1594"

Jews at the Battle of Arnhem

but can't confirm if it is the same man.

10-03-2008, 11:16 AM	#12 (permalink)
Kyt Άρης Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Terra something or other Posts: 4,923 You're Top Poster: #1 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 6	Sqn.-Ldr. R. 0. Altmann, D.F.C., appointed 25.1.43 Reginald Otto Altmann 70841 Pilot Officer on probation are confirmed in their appointment: 17th Jan. 1940 Acting Wing Commander Nov 1945 Distinguished Flying Cross 30 July 1944 144 Squadron Distinguished Service Order 6th November, 1945 31 Squadron According to this site: "P/O later S/L Reginald Otto Altmann DFC, 271 Sqdn. flying Dakotas from Down Ampney, tugging Horsas - dropped supplies on 18/9 at Arnhem - mentioned in Jewish Year book 1945-46 as gazetted with a DFC. PRO Records AIR 1594" Jews at the Battle of Arnhem but can't confirm if it is the same man. __________________ http://www.onwar.com/chrono/index.htm _________________ Beaufighter TF Mark Xs (NV427 'EO-L' nearest) of No. 404 Squadron RCAF based at Dallachy, Morayshire, breaking formation during a flight along the Scottish coast. February 1945.