A fighter pilot who defended our little rock during World War II has reportedly passed away aged 101 on Tuesday morning. Wing Commander Paul Farnes fought greatly for our islands at the height of the war in March and April 1942.

At the time, the Maltese islands were a strategic point for the British to launch air and sea attacks on enemy cargo and soldiers being supplied to the North African front lines. Reportedly, Farnes served at RAF Hal Far with No.220 Squadron flying Hurricane aircraft.

According to sources, he was a pro at damaging enemy aircraft taking down many during his career, including a German Junker JU88 on 2^nd April, two unidentified aircraft on 4^th and 6^th April respectively. Later on in May, he successfully damaged another JU88 and a German BF109 fighter plane. Yas, Farnes!

Paul Farnes started his career in 1938, joining the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, later moving to the regular RAF in 1940 with the 501 Squadron during the Battle of France. He retired in 1958 and was the last surviving airman to take part in last year’s ceremonies commemorating ‘The Few’ of the Battle of Britain.

Rest easy Wing Commander Paul Farnes.