William Reid
British soldier
William Reid VC was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He earned his Victoria Cross as a pilot in the... Wikipedia
Born: December 21, 1921, Baillieston, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Died: November 28, 2001 (age 79 years), Crieff, United Kingdom
William Reid VC (21 December 1921 – 28 November 2001) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry ...
On the night of November 3rd, 1943, Flight Lieutenant Reid was pilot and captain of a Lancaster aircraft detailed to attack Dusseldorf.
On the night of November 3rd, 1943, Flight Lieutenant Reid was pilot and captain of a Lancaster aircraft detailed to attack Dusseldorf. Shortly after crossing ...
British officer served as pilot with 61 Sqdn, No 5 Group, Bomber Command, RAF in GB, 1943 including award of Victoria Cross, 3/11/1943; served with 617 Sqdn ...
William Reid was born in Glasgow, the son of a blacksmith. He volunteered to join the Royal Air Force and after flight training in Canada, was commissioned ...
Aug 8, 2020 · After training with the RAF in Canada, Reid gained his wings and was commissioned on 19 June 1942 as a pilot officer on probation in the RAF ...
F/L Reid of No. 61 Squadron flying LM 360/QR-O was attacked. First by a BF109 1106 single seater. This second attack killed the navigator and mortally wounded ...
Dec 12, 2001 · On the night of November 3 1943, Flight Lieutenant Bill Reid, VC, who has died aged 79, was the captain of a Lancaster bomber of No 61 ...
William Reid No. VC Issue No. 1251 Awards VC. Regiment Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, No. 61 Squadron. Later. Now. Rank VC Won Acting Flight Lieutenant.
World War II Victorian Cross recipient. Royal Air Force pilot, recieved Britain's highest award for valor for completing a bombing mission over Germany in a ...