at Hendon, along with his original manuscript for Nine Lives. Other memorabilia associated with him is displayed in the Hornchurch Wing Collection at the Heritage and Military Centre in Purfleet, Essex. The engine of the Spitfire shot from under him on 28 August 1940 is displayed at the Kent Battle of Britain Museum. In New Zealand, the Air Force Museum of New Zealand holds one of his boxing trophies, donated by his wife. A nephew, Brendon Deere, from 2001 to 2009 restored a Spitfire Mk IX back to flying status. This aircraft is presented in the markings of Deere's aircraft as it would have appeared when he was a wing commander at Biggin Hill in June 1943. Notes References Further reading External links Recording of an Oral History by Alan Deere, Imperial War Museum 1917 births 1995 deaths Royal New Zealand Air Force personnel New Zealand World War II flying aces New Zealand World War II pilots Recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross (United States) Companions of the Distinguished Service Order Combined Services rugby union players Officers of the Order of the British Empire Royal Air Force air commodores Shot-down aviators People from Westport, New Zealand People from Whanganui The Few Recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom) Royal Air Force pilots of World War II People educated at Whanganui City College Wing leaders