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- Bob_Yule abstract "Robert Duncan "Bob" Yule, DSO, DFC, and Bar (29 January 1920 – 11 September 1953) was a New Zealand born officer and fighter pilot of the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Battle of Britain and Second World War.The son of a dental surgeon, Yule was born on 29 January 1920 in Invercargill, New Zealand. In early 1938, Yule won a scholarship to the Royal Air Force College Cranwell and on 10 March 1938, he embarked on the vessel Rangitiki for England. Yule began the course in April the same year. At the outbreak of the Second World War in September 1939, Yule joined 145 Squadron, a newly reformed fighter unit. He was granted pilot officer on probation status on 23 October 1939.On 18 May 1940, Yule took part in 145’s first action of the war. On patrol over Brussels, 12 Heinkel He 111's were intercepted in broken cloud and when the German bombers emerged from cover the Hurricanes attacked, Yule shooting one down. Four days later he destroyed a Junkers Ju 87. During the Battle of Britain Yule destroyed a Ju88 and damaged three more, but on 25 October, he was himself shot down by a Messerschmitt Bf 109 in combat over Kent and was admitted to hospital with leg wounds after making a forced landing which completely wrote off his Hurricane. Yule was confirmed at the rank of pilot officer on 23 October 1940.Yule rejoined 145 Squadron in February 1941, but shortly afterwards was posted away to be an instructor. He helped instruct American pilots, very much under secrecy because the USA was still neutral. In early November 1941, he returned to operations with 501 Squadron remaining with the unit for seven months and performing many operational sorties. In April 1942, Yule was promoted to Squadron Leader and in June that year he took command of 66 Squadron and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. His citation read:Flight Lieutenant Yule took part in operations in France in May, 1940, and subsequently fought in the Battle of Britain. He is a keen and courageous fighter pilot, and he has destroyed at least 5 hostile aircraft and damaged 4 others.Whilst leading a squadron sweep over the Cherbourg area on 15 July 1942, Yule engaged in combat with 2 FW 190's. He destroyed one, which exploded and crashed into the sea, and the other was last seen flying inland with its engine smoking. In mid November 1942, having completed his first tour, Yule was posted to general office duties and was awarded a Bar to his DFC. His citation read:Since being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross in February this year, Squadron Leader Yule has displayed untiring devotion to duty, fine fighting spirit and excellent leadership which have been an example of the highest order. He has participated in many operational sorties and in the combined operations at Dieppe. He has destroyed several and damaged a number of other enemy aircraft.In August 1943, Yule was promoted to Wing Commander of 66 Squadron and recommenced operational flying. After leading the Wing on many operational sorties, he was posted away in early March and awarded the Distinguished Service Order. His citation read:This officer has led large formations of aircraft on very many sorties and has displayed skill and determination of the highest order. He is a splendid leader, whose sterling qualities have impressed all. He has rendered much meritorious service.Yule went on to planning duties, involving fighter wings of the 2nd Tactical Air Force in the coming Normandy invasion. He continued with these duties into 1945 and at war’s end was on a RAF Staff College course. While rehearsing for the Battle of Britain flypast over London on 11 September 1953, Yule collided with another jet aircraft. Faced with a densely populated area, Yule steered his aircraft towards Woolwich Arsenal and crash-landed between rows of buildings. Yule was killed in the crash.".
- Bob_Yule allegiance "*".
- Bob_Yule award 1939–1945_Star.
- Bob_Yule award Distinguished_Flying_Cross_(United_Kingdom).
- Bob_Yule award Distinguished_Service_Order.
- Bob_Yule award Medal_bar.
- Bob_Yule battle Malayan_Emergency.
- Bob_Yule battle World_War_II.
- Bob_Yule birthDate "1920-01-29".
- Bob_Yule birthPlace Invercargill.
- Bob_Yule birthPlace New_Zealand.
- Bob_Yule birthYear "1920".
- Bob_Yule deathDate "1953-09-11".
- Bob_Yule deathPlace England.
- Bob_Yule deathPlace London.
- Bob_Yule deathYear "1953".
- Bob_Yule militaryCommand "No. 66 Squadron RAF".
- Bob_Yule militaryUnit No._145_Squadron_RAF.
- Bob_Yule militaryUnit No._501_Squadron_RAF.
- Bob_Yule serviceEndYear "1939".
- Bob_Yule serviceStartYear "1939".
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- Bob_Yule wikiPageWikiLinkText "Bob Yule".
- Bob_Yule wikiPageWikiLinkText "Robert Duncan ('Bob') Yule".
- Bob_Yule wikiPageWikiLinkText "Yule, Robert Duncan".
- Bob_Yule allegiance "*".
- Bob_Yule awards 1939–1945_Star.
- Bob_Yule awards 1939–45_Star.
- Bob_Yule awards Distinguished_Flying_Cross_(United_Kingdom).
- Bob_Yule awards Distinguished_Service_Order.
- Bob_Yule awards Medal_bar.
- Bob_Yule awards "*".
- Bob_Yule battles Malayan_Emergency.
- Bob_Yule battles Second_World_War.
- Bob_Yule battles World_War_II.
- Bob_Yule battles "*".
- Bob_Yule birthDate "1920-01-29".
- Bob_Yule birthPlace Invercargill.
- Bob_Yule birthPlace New_Zealand.
- Bob_Yule caption "Robert Duncan Yule".
- Bob_Yule commands No._66_Squadron_RAF.
- Bob_Yule dateOfBirth "1920-01-29".