Brendan Paddy Finucane Plaque
In memory of Wing Commander Brendan Paddy Finucane DSO, DFC. Memorial plaque in memory of RAF fighter pilot Brendan Paddy Finucane, on the wall of Finucane Court, Lower Mortlake Road. The building (constructed after the war) was named in his honour as he had been a local man.
He died on 15 July 1942 off the French coast, near Le Touquet, while trying to nurse home his Spitfire after it had been hit by enemy ground-fire. At age 21, he was a fighter ace with 26 victories, and had also been the RAF's youngest Wing Commander.
There is a photo (not mine) of Brendan Finucane at the seat of his Spitfire in the group 'RAF photos'
It is touching to see from the wreath - in April 2012 - that he is still remembered
Brendan Paddy Finucane Plaque
In memory of Wing Commander Brendan Paddy Finucane DSO, DFC. Memorial plaque in memory of RAF fighter pilot Brendan Paddy Finucane, on the wall of Finucane Court, Lower Mortlake Road. The building (constructed after the war) was named in his honour as he had been a local man.
He died on 15 July 1942 off the French coast, near Le Touquet, while trying to nurse home his Spitfire after it had been hit by enemy ground-fire. At age 21, he was a fighter ace with 26 victories, and had also been the RAF's youngest Wing Commander.
There is a photo (not mine) of Brendan Finucane at the seat of his Spitfire in the group 'RAF photos'
It is touching to see from the wreath - in April 2012 - that he is still remembered