Medal Bar of Squadron Leader Alfred Whitby

Alfred Whitby was rated as an exceptional pilot who flew Hurricanes with No. 79 Squadron at Biggin Hill in the Second World War.

Whitby joined the RAF in June 1936 and quickly qualified as a pilot. During the Battle of France, he claimed five enemy aircraft as damaged or destroyed and was commended for his courage and determination. Following a stint as a training instructor, in 1942 Whitby joined No. 135 Squadron in Burma. He was later posted to the Navigation Department at Fighter Command. He remained in the RAF until 1962, retiring as a Squadron Leader. Medals, left to right: Distinguished Flying Medal, 1939–1945 Star with Battle of Britain clasp, Aircrew Europe Star with France and Germany clasp, Burma Star, the Defence Medal, the War Medal 1939–1945 with Mention in Despatches oak leaf, General Service 1918-1962 (ERII) medal with Cyprus clasp.