The Airmen's Stories - P/O N D Solomon

Neville David Solomon joined the RAFVR about September 1938 as an Airman u/t Pilot. Called up on September I 1939, he completed his training, was commissioned and sent to 5 OTU, Aston Down on May 27th 1940.

After converting to Blenheims, Solomon was posted to 29 Squadron at Digby on June 16th. He arrived at 6 OTU, Sutton Bridge on July 16th on attachment from 29 Squadron for a refresher course but on the 18th his attachment ceased and he was posted to 17 Squadron at Debden. With no Hurricane experience, Solomon returned to 6 OTU on July 25th and after converting to Hurricanes he returned to 17 Squadron on August 10th.

Solomon was reported 'Missing' on the 18th, after an action with Me109’s off Dover. His Hurricane, L1921, crashed into the sea.

Solomon was 26 and is buried in Pihen-les-Guines Cemetery, France.