Stephen STOREY D.F.C.

Stephen STOREY. D.F.C. Squadron Leader 78693,Royal Air Force stationed at RAF Linton-on-Ouse, Yorkshire. Born 6th February 1908 died 31st October 1959 aged 51. At rest in All Saints churchyard, Newton on Ouse, Yorkshire. YO30 2BL.
(Wills and Admin, Ancestry)
Stephen Storey of No3 Officer Married Quarters, R.A.F. Linton on Ouse, Yorkshire died 31st October 1959. Administration, York, 3rd March to Irene Edna Storey, Widow.

London Gazette citation for his D.F.C.
This officer has set a very high standard during the 78 operational sorties he has carried out against the enemy. Many of these were under taken as an air gunner in France where he destroyed four enemy aircraft. After the fall of France Flight Lieutenant, Storey completed 26 night bombing sorties as a tail gunner, including attacks on Berlin, Pilsen, Dresden and three missions to Italy. This officer has completed further sorties in the Middle East. On one occasion when carrying out an attack on Naples, his aircraft was attacked by an enemy night fighter, but Flight Lieutenant Storey drove it off by his accurate fire. His coolness and skill undoubtedly saved the aircraft and crew. This officer's courage and coolness in the face of great danger have proved an inspiration to all.