Oberleutnant Oskar Freiherr von Boenigk by Ivan Berryman. SHN241 Sydney Hill joined 609 West

Sydney Hill joined 609 West Riding Squadron at RAF Middle Wallop in October 1940

But this was to be a day of mixed fortunes for Peterburs who was himself brought down some time later by ground fire whilst strafing an airfield

Squadron Leader Douglas G Clift (deceased)

and the crews were regarded as heroes

Michael Schumacher by Darren Baker

Oberleutnant Oskar Freiherr von Boenigk by Ivan Berryman. SHN241 Sydney Hill joined 609 WestDHM1748. Oberleutnant Oskar Freiherr von Boenigk by Ivan Berryman. Opening his victory tally by shooting down a Sopwith Camel in July 1917, von Boenigk proved himself to be a fine airman and a keen marksman by claiming a further five enemy aircraft by the end of that year. He continued to score steadily until the wars end, being credited with an eventual 26 kills. He went on to serve in the Luftwaffe during World War II, attaining the rank of Major