Paddy Finucane
Fighter Ace Paddy Finucane became a legend in his own lifetime and widely publicized in the press.Joining the RAF in 1938, Finucane made a poor start to his flying career and was not operational until…
Specifikacia Paddy Finucane
Fighter Ace Paddy Finucane became a legend in his own lifetime and widely publicized in the press.Joining the RAF in 1938, Finucane made a poor start to his flying career and was not operational until the Battle of Britain when every pilot was needed. Posted to 65 Squadron for the Battle of Britain, he went on to become a flight commander with 452 Squadron, the first Australian squadron in Britain. His leadership qualities quickly became apparent and it was with them that he scored his most spectacular successes in the circus sweeps on the French coast.Modest by nature he was upset by the constant references to himself as 'Bader's successor' but the spotlight never left him.In January 1942 he became squadron commander of the 602 Squadron and was promptly promoted to Wing Commander Flying, Hornchurch. Finucane established an outstanding reputation for tactics and flying skill