Trust the press to get the facts wrong. 353 (T) Squadron was a transport squadron for which Jack Hemmings flew Dakotas, Hudsons and Ansons. I have deep respect for those who flew in operational areas in aircraft that couldn't shoot back . The ORB for March 1944 has F/L Hemmings, J.S. flying Hudsons both Mk.III and Mk.VI. (Granted Hudsons and Ansons were armed but the ORB suggests they were being used as trucks by 353)
His final duties were in the RAFVR(T), resigning his commission with the right to retain his rank as squadron leader in 1975.
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