Paul Davies-Cooke, 1934

By Cohen

Oil on canvas in original frame

Paul John Davies-Cooke was born 14th November 1916. He attended Shrewsbury School from 1930 to 1935, going on to study at Trinity College Cambridge.

He joined 610 Squadron Auxiliary Air Force in 1937 and was commissioned in July.

In August 1940 Davies-Cooke volunteered to serve in Fighter Command. He arrived a 7 OTU Hawarden on 22nd August and after converting to Spitfires rejoined 610 Squadron at Beggin Hill.

He was shot down by German soldiers.