BATTLE OF BRITAIN
HISTORICAL
SOCIETY

one of the
profiles of
"The Few"
The crest of 253 Squadron

John Greenwood
One Shot Down

Policeman guards the shot down Heinkel III
Heinkel 111 Shot down by Pilot Officer John Greenwood of No 253 Squadron on the 30 August 1940 following an attack on Farnborough aerodrome.The aircraft force landed at Haxted Farm Lingfield.

The page of 253 Squadron Operational Record Book for 30/08/40 reads as shown:

Squadron Record Book 30-08-40
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These pages was originally created by Mike Greenwood (son of John Greenwood)
Modified for the "Battle of Britain Historical Society website by Alan L.Putland