NEW ZEALAND AIRMAN.
Per Press Association. CHRISTCHURCH, Feb. 21. Squadron-Leader Andrew McKee, who lias been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross while serving with the R.A.F., is the only son of Mr and Mrs S. H. McKee, of Oxford. Born at Oxford 39 years ago, Squadron-Leader McKee was educated at the Christchurch Boys’ High School. He took up farming for a time, and when 25 years old underwent a training course at Wigram for a few months. He then left to join the R.A.F., and after a term there was transferred to Egypt. From there __ he went to India, later returning to England. Squadron-Leader McKee was in charge of a bombing squadron, and his family last heard from him three weeks ago, when lie reported that all was well, “with some exciting moments.” Squadron-Leader McKee is married, and has one daughter.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 72, 22 February 1940, Page 8
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140NEW ZEALAND AIRMAN. Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 72, 22 February 1940, Page 8
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