Kings Langley family remember WWII RAF dad's achievements

Harry Scott, who lived in Kings Langley, was an RAF wireless operator in an Avra Lancaster heavy bomber aircraft during World War II.

His daughter in law, Angela Scott, shared images of Harry and his achievements on Facebook with the caption: “We will remember them.”

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She said: “I posted the pictures to keep the memory going.

“It’s not only for Harry, but for all who gave us our freedom that we have today.

“It is something to be proud of.”

Harry died in 1966 in his mid-40s. Peter Scott, Harry’s son, was only five at the time and does not remember a great deal about his father.

Harry Scott's medals (Image: Scott family)

But he is aware of the triumphs that his father attained throughout his career in the RAF.

Peter, who lives in Kings Langley with his wife, said: “Those who were in the aircrafts would be lucky if they flew three of four missions without going down.

“But my father was part of 57 bombing missions and 27 path finder missions.

“Normally after 30 or 45 they call it a tour and you wouldn’t be expect to fly again.”

Left: The letter from King George VI and (right) the Distinguished Flying Medal referred to in the letter. (Image: Scott family)

This achievement and Harry’s “courage and skills” were outlined in a letter from King George VI.

It said: “On one occasion, during a mission against Brunswick, the intercommunication system was rendered unserviceable whilst en route to the target.

“Flt. – Sergt. Scott quickly located the fault and skilfully rectified it while his aircraft was at an altitude of 20,000 feet in extreme cold.

Letters sent to Harry Scott outlining his achievements. (Image: Scott family)

“By his resourcefulness he enabled his captain to complete the mission successfully.”

Harry, a former clerk, met his wife Muriel when they were based in Lincolnshire during the war.

They married in 1943, settled in Kings Langley and had five children, two were twins and died when they were babies. Muriel passed away in 2007.  

Left: Harry and Muriel with their eldest daughter Sandra born in 1945. Right: Angela and Peter. (Image: Scott family)

Peter said: “They had me quite a bit later, so I don’t remember much of my father.

“That generation didn’t talk a great deal about the war, they just got on with it.  

“But I think he was quite an honourable man.”

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