Archie Boyd was born on 20 June 1918, in Sheffield, England.
12 Facts About Archie Boyd
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Archie Boyd was educated at Harrow School, a public boys boarding school in London.
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Archie Boyd then matriculated into Trinity College, Oxford to study engineering.
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Archie Boyd's studies were interrupted by the outbreak of the Second World War when he volunteered for active service.
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Archie Boyd's first posting was to No 600 Squadron RAF flying the Bristol Blenheim.
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Archie Boyd was promoted to flying officer on 18 April 1940.
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Archie Boyd flew the Bristol Beaufighter as a night fighter during the Battle of Britain in the later part of 1940.
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Archie Boyd was promoted to the war substantive rank of flight lieutenant on 18 April 1941.
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Archie Boyd was promoted to temporary squadron leader on 1 June 1942.
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Archie Boyd saw action over Algeria, Tunisia, Sicily and Italy, and provided air support during the Allied invasion of Italy.
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Archie Boyd's squadron provided air cover during the Normandy landings of June 1944.
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Archie Boyd's final posting was as the air attache to Ireland based in Dublin.