Ernest Mason
![Ernest Mason in his flying kit](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/61/Royal_Air_Force_Operations_in_the_Middle_East_and_North_Africa%2C_1939-1943._CM423.jpg)
Born in Darlington, Mason joined the RAF in 1938. At the start of the Second World War, he was serving with No. 80 Squadron in Egypt but saw little action with this unit. In August 1940, his flight formed the basis of No. 274 Squadron and he flew extensively during the Libyan campaign later in the year and into early 1942. During this time, he achieved the majority of his aerial victories. From March to April he flew with No. 261 Squadron from Malta as part of the island's defensive fighter force. He was injured on 13 April when he crash landed his Hawker Hurricane fighter into the sea after it was damaged during a dogfight. Appointed commander of No. 261 Squadron he led it during the Allied occupation of Iran. He subsequently commanded No. 94 Squadron and was killed during its first sortie with P-40 Kittyhawk fighters. Provided by Wikipedia
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