Tunbridge Battle of Britain Museum

Sergeant Pilot, British

73, 610 and 66 Squadrons

Douglas Frederick Corfe, of Hoylake, Cheshire, was on the ground staff of 610 Squadron, AuxAF before the war. He was transferred to the RAFVR in late 1938 to begin pilot training. He was called up at the outbreak of the war and in June 1940 was serving with 73 Squadron at Church Fenton. On 25th July Sgt Corfe rejoined 610 Squadron, then at Biggin Hill.