The end of the war in North Africa - 13 May 1943
JS/50/43/4
50th Anniversary of the end of the war in Africa - 13th May 1993
Signed by: John Patrick Kenneally VC
Lance-Corporal J.P. Kenneally, Irish Guards.
Awarded the Victoria Cross for gallantry in Tunisia between 28/30th April 1943
Flown in Tristar KC1, ZD 952 of No.216 Squadron from Royal Air Force Brize Norton to Kuwait International Airport, returning to Brize Norton over Egypt in memory of the end of hostilities in North Africa 50 years ago
Captain: Flight Lieutenant J.N. Enston RAF
Co-Pilot: Flying Officer R.S. Parker RAF
Engineer: Master Engineer R.A. Hall RAF
Air Loadmaster: Flight Sergeant (W) C.M. Carroll
Total Flight Time: 14 hours 15 minutes
Certified copy No.493 of 697
Signed by Group Captain W S O Randle J.S.P.C.C
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