| Service number | 420648 |
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| Death Date | 1944-08-02 |
| Death Place | France |
| Final Rank | Flying Officer |
| Service | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Unit | No. 467 Squadron |
| Place | France |
| Conflict/Operation | Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Flying Officer Arthur Richard Dyer
Description
Flying Officer Dyer enlisted to the Royal Australian Air Force on 9 November 1941. He became a pilot, and served with 467 Squadron, based in the United Kingdom. This squadron took part in the strategic bombing offensive against Germany. On 2 August 1944, Flying Officer Dyer and his crew were killed on operations when their aircraft collided mid-air with another Lancaster aircraft over Boran-Sur-Oise, France. He was buried at Viroflay New Communal Cemetery, Viroflay, France.
Rolls
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Roll of Honour:
- Unit
- No. 467 Squadron
- Conflict
- Second World War, 1939-1945
- Rank
- Flying Officer
Timeline
| Date of death | 02 August 1944 |
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