Dates

• Usage: 1916 - 1996

Biographical Note

George Henry Ettrick Welford was born in London on December 9, 1916. His family lived in India during his early years although Welford returned to the United Kingdom to attend school in Norfolk.

Welford joined 607 Squadron Auxiliary Air Force, Royal Air Force (RAF) on January 9, 1938. He was commissioned in May 1939 and called to full-time service on August 24, 1939. After training, Welford re-joined 607 Squadron in June 1940.

On August 5, 1940, Welford participated in aerial combat and claimed one enermy aircraft destroyed and another damaged. On September 15, 1940 he helped destroy another enemry aircraft and 2 days later, he was shot down sustaining slight wounds. He rejoined the 607 Squadron on October 20, 1940.

Welford then spent time instructing new pilots. He instructed from February 1941 through April 1944. Welford was released from the RAF in 1945 as a Squadron Leader.

Post-war he worked as an engineer for Coates Cottons. Welford died October 6, 1996.

Source:

Biography derived from collection materials and “The Airmen's Stories - P/O G H E Welford.” Battle of Britain London Monument - P/O G H E Welford. Accessed December 31, 2019. http://bbm.org.uk/airmen/Welford.htm.

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