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Log book of Pilot Officer William 'Billy' Meade Lindsley Fiske
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Pilot Officer William 'Billy' Meade Lindsley Fiske was an American pilot killed during the Battle of Britain whilst flying with No. 601 Squadron. Fiske's log book covers the period of 25 October 1939-16 August 1940.
Billy Fiske had made claims for four enemy aircraft during the Battle of Britain before his death on 17 August 1940. Fiske died after a crash landing on 16 August following an attack by No. 601 Squadron on a formation of Junkers Ju 87 Stuka dive bombers.
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| Object number | X003-0363/001 |
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| Maker name | Plt Off William Meade Lindsley (Billy) Fiske III |
| Production date | 25 Oct 1939-16 Aug 1940 |
| Date in use | 25 OCT 1939-16 AUG 1940 |
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