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Squadron Leader ‘Mac’ McIlroy, wireless operator who was shot down over France – obituary

April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 Reunion

Source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2021/03/18/squadron-leader-mac-mcilroy-wireless-operator-shot-france/ During the Cold War he specialized in signals and electronics, much of it top-secret, as well as guided-missile systems Squadron Leader William “Mac” McIlroy, who has died aged 99, was shot down during the Second World War, and later became a signals expert during a long career in the RAF. McIlroy was the wireless operator of a 408 Squadron Halifax bomber that took off from Leeming in North Yorkshire on the night of April 14 1943. It was his 28th operation. After successfully attacking Stuttgart, the bomber was…

408 Squadron Association would like to tell your story

November 5, 2020November 5, 2020 Reunion

Tell Us Your Story! As we take time around Remembrance Day to remember those who served, and especially those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, the 408 Squadron Association is looking to capture stories about former 408 Squadron personnel. Whether you served with 408 Squadron yourself, or one of your family members served with us, we would like to share your story on our Association website. Although our focus will be on members who served during the Second World War, we encourage memories from those who served during any era of…