17 Facts About Geoffrey Allard

Geoffrey Allard is credited with having shot down at least nineteen aircraft, with several more shared and unconfirmed.

Geoffrey Allard became a sergeant pilot in October 1937 and was posted to No 87 Squadron.

Geoffrey Allard flew Hawker Hurricane fighters extensively during the Battle of France, claiming several aerial victories.

The squadron was heavily engaged during the Battle of Britain and Geoffrey Allard destroyed a number of aircraft, for which he was awarded a Bar to his DFM, and, after his commissioning as a pilot officer, the Distinguished Flying Cross.

Geoffrey Allard died in a flying accident on 13 March 1941.

Geoffrey Allard was born in York, in England, on 20 August 1912, the son of Sydney and Elizabeth Allard.

Geoffrey Allard was educated at Priory Higher Grade School before joining the Royal Air Force in September 1929 as an aircraft apprentice.

Geoffrey Allard's first posting was to the RAF College at Cranwell, where he was on the maintenance staff.

In June 1938, Geoffrey Allard was transferred to No 85 Squadron.

Geoffrey Allard was sent on leave and by the time he returned, the squadron had become non-operational and was back at Debden.

Geoffrey Allard was awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal in recognition of his successes.

Geoffrey Allard has been largely responsible for keeping up the high morale and fighting ability of his section.

Geoffrey Allard has displayed outstanding skill and courage in combat against the enemy.

Geoffrey Allard is buried at the Saffron Walden Cemetery in Essex.

Geoffrey Allard is credited with having destroyed twenty-two aircraft, five of which were shared with other pilots and at least two unconfirmed.

Geoffrey Allard is credited with the probable destruction of two aircraft.

In March 2011,70 years after his death, a road in Saffron Walden, "Geoffrey Allard Way", was named for him.