26 Apr 1915, Lt William Rhodes-Moorhouse, mortally wounded while carrying out bombing raid at Courtrai, Belgium, but flew for 35 miles to destination. Died next day. First member of #RFC to receive Victoria Cross. Son, William, born 04/03/14, #RAF pilot KiA in Battle of Britain.
@RevdPye @GilesMacDonogh @BeaverWestminst @militaryhistori @MargyMayell @oldtoonloon @EdnaKB2 @FAB87F @pirateirwin @michaelkeegan14 @theskibeagle Dear William and William - you both loved flying. Same here. The view from the air is so uplifting and sacred. Thank you both for your sacrifices, and for defending Great Britain and a Free Europe. You are missed, very much.
@RevdPye @GilesMacDonogh @BeaverWestminst @militaryhistori @MargyMayell @oldtoonloon @EdnaKB2 @FAB87F @pirateirwin @michaelkeegan14 @theskibeagle A scion of two highly distinguished NZ families
@RevdPye @GilesMacDonogh @BeaverWestminst @militaryhistori @MargyMayell @oldtoonloon @EdnaKB2 @FAB87F @pirateirwin @michaelkeegan14 @theskibeagle True devotion to duty. Lest We Forget 🇬🇧💔🙏🏻🫡