Derek Boitel-Gill
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Derek Boitel-Gill
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Derek Boitel-Gill, was a British flying ace who served with the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Second World War. He is credited with having shot down at least eight aircraft. Born in Claygate, Surrey, Boitel-Gill joined the RAF in 1929 and served for five years before going onto the reserve. He then worked in civil aviation until he was called up for military service in April 1940, six months after the outbreak of the Second World War. He was posted to No. 152 Squadron and achieved a number of
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British flying ace of WWII
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2023-12-03T03:33:35Z
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