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Belch, Kenneth Richard

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Title Lieutenant (A) (RNVR)
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Birth 18/03/1922 Death (nk)
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Area Middlesex Area (nk)
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Biography
After his naval service he worked as factory manager in UK to 1954. Emigrated to USA in 1954. Moved back to Canada 1957. Retired 1986.
 
Military Service
He was appointed as a Naval Airman 2/c RNVR (With seniority dated 01/08/1941). He served in RNAS Lee on Solent for #54 Observer Course 1942. He was appointed as an A/Leading Airman RNVR (With seniority dated 01/06/1942). He served in H.M.S. Goshawk for Flying Training 1942, (CFR 01/05/1943). He was appointed as an A/Sub-Lieutenant (Temp.) (A) RNVR (With seniority dated 01/05/1943). He served in 749 RN Squadron. He served in 751 RN Squadron. He served in 752 RN Squadron. He served in RNAS Easthaven for Navigation Training 1943. He served in RNAS Arbroath for Astro Navigation Course 1943. He served in USNAS Lewiston ME USA for 738 Squadron 1943. He served in USNAS Squantum ME USA for 855 Squadron 1944. He served in H.M.S. Queen for 855 RN Squadron 1944. He served in RAF Coastal Command for 855 RN Squadron 1944. He was appointed as a Lieutenant (A) (Temp.) RNVR. He served in RNAS Katarakunda for 756 Squadron 1945. He served in RNAS Schofields for 706 Squadron 1945. He served in H.M.S. Ruler for 885 Squadron 1945. (He was demobilized 1946.)
 
Vessels Owned
Aircraft Flown Total Flying Hours: 570 hours. Total Fixed Wing Deck Landings: 15. Service Aircraft Flown: Dakota, Albacore, Roc, Goose, Swordfish, Tarpon, Avenger
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References
MacFarlane, John and Robbie Hughes (1997);
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2011-02-21 00:00:00

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