SQN LDR ARTHUR GOWERS

摘要

Arthur Vincent 'Gus' Gowers was born on June 18,1913 in Chelmsford, Essex. Described by his father at his birth as "a prize fighter", he joined the RAF in October 1937 and was posted to 85 Squadron at Debden, Essex, on August 10,1938. When war broke out, 'Gus' was sent with his comrades to France and was later to play an active part in the Battle of Britain, shooting down a Messerschmitt Bf 110, a Junkers Ju 87 and a Messerschmitt Bf 109. But on September 1,1940, ;Gus' in his turn was shot down over Surrey and his hands were severely burnt.