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Airman – Wilkinson, Royce Clifford – “Ace” Fighter Pilot

October 1942

South Yorkshire Times, October 3rd, 1942

“Ace” Fighter Pilot

Here is a picture of Squadron-Leader Royce Clifford Wilkinson who at the age of 28 has been appointed to command fighter command’s top-scoring squadron.

Squadron-Leader Wilkinson, who holds the D.F.M. and Bar, is a native of Mexborough and is the son of Mr. and Mrs Wm. Wilkinson formerly of 7, Catherine Street.