71 Years ago today, Another Sunny Day

JOHN McBEAN CHRISTIE 741898. SGT. BRITISH.

Christie joined 152 Sqn at Warmwell in August 1940. On the 26th September 1940 Christie was shot down by a ME109 in combat over the channel off Swanage, Dorset. His Spitfire crashed into the sea and he was picked up dead. He is buried in Arkleston Cemetery, Renfrew. He was 22 years old.