About Hugh Reilley
Lived 1918 – 1940 (aged 22). Hugh Reilley was a Canadian military personnel.
Hugh William Reilley (29 May 1918 – 17 October 1940) was a Canadian fighter pilot who flew for the RAF during the Battle of Britain.
Early life Born in London, Ontario, Canada. Reilley was educated at London South Collegiate from 1933 to 1938.
Second World War In May 1939, Reilley joined the Royal Air Force. He flew with No. 64 Squadron and No. 66 Squadron in Spitfires during the Battle of Britain. He was shot down in his Spitfire I (R6800) on 17 October 1940 by a Bf 109 of JG 51 flown by Oberstleutnant Werner Mölders over Westerham Kent at 15:25hrs. His Spitfire crashed and burned out at Crockham Hill, Sevenoaks.
Reilley was 22 years old. He is buried in Gravesend Cemetery, Kent.
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Who was Hugh Reilley?
Canada RAF World War II pilot (1918–1940)
When was Hugh Reilley born?
Hugh Reilley was born on 29 May 1918 in London.
When did Hugh Reilley die?
Hugh Reilley died on 17 October 1940 in Crockham Hill.
What was Hugh Reilley's occupation?
Hugh Reilley was a military personnel.
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Hugh Reilley was Canadian.
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