Richard L. Glyde

Richard Lindsay Glyde (29 January 1914 in Perth - Killed in action 13 August 1940 over Selsey Bill) was a Australian Lieutenant in the Royal Air Force during World War II. Born in Perth in Western Australia, Jan. 29, 1914, Dick Glyde joins the RAF in June 1937. In March 1938, he joined the 1 URAA as a pilot of Staff and stays there until October. It is then transferred to Squadron 87. In May 1940, with this unit to the Campaign of France and the Battle of Britain during the summer of 1940. He received the DFC in early June 1940 after winning two victory in May 1940. The citation says his DFC, however obtaining 4 victories. On August 13, 1940, he was shot by a defensive fire that He 111 contrinue to fell and crashed south of Selsey Bill.

Awards

 * Distinguished Flying Cross on 4 June 1940 as Flying Officer