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Robert Francis Thomas Doe - Pilot Profile - Bob Doe

Robert Francis Thomas Doe

Victories : 15
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Country : UK
Fought in : WW2
Fought for : Allied
Died : 21st February 2010


Awarded the Distinguished Service OrderAwarded the Distinguished Flying CrossAwarded a Bar to the Distinguished Flying Cross
Distinguished
Service Order
Distinguished
Flying Cross
Bar to the
Distinguished
Flying Cross

In 1939 he joined the R.A.F. and upon completion of his training was posted to 234 squadron. During the Battle of Britain he achieved great success. He was one of the very few pilots to successfully fly both Hurricanes and Spitfires and was one of the top scorers of the Battle with 14 and two shared victories. He was awarded the DFC in October and a BAR in November. He joined 66 squadron as a Flight Commander then moving to 130 squadron in August 1943 saw him in 613 squadron flying Mustangs. October 1943 he was posted out to the Far-East, forming 10 squadron, Indian Air Force, which he led on the Burma front. Awarded the DSO in 1945. He stayed on in the R.A.F. after the war, retirement in 1966 was followed by opening a Garage business which proved successful.

Bob Doe signing the print - Fighting Lady - by Graeme Lothian.

Bob Doe with the original painting - Fighter Pilot of the RAF - by Graeme Lothian.

Bob Doe signing the print - Fighter Pilot of the RAF - by Graeme Lothian.

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 Wing Commander Bob Doe in his Spitfire is shown attacking Heinkel He-111s during the Battle of Britain. Wing Commander Bob Doe during the Battle of Britain by Graeme Lothian. (P)Click For DetailsB0247
 Spitfire D-AZ of Royal Air Force Spitfire Ace Bob Doe is shown in a steep turn. Bob Doe - Spitfire Ace by Graeme Lothian. (P)Click For DetailsB0261
 Battle of Britain Ace Wing Commander Bob Doe in Spitfire AZ-D and his wingman hurry to intercept incoming enemy aircraft during the Battle of Britain. 234 Squadron Scramble by Graeme Lothian. (P)Click For DetailsB0385
 Wing Commander Bob Doe in Spitfire AZ-D of No.234 Squadron during the Battle of Britain. Battle of Britain Ace - Bob Doe, 234 Squadron by Graeme Lothian. (P)Click For DetailsB0388

Robert Francis Thomas Doe

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