Lane. Woods-Scawen was shot down in combat over Ivychurch with Bf 109s on 2 September 1940 but bailed out too low and was killed. His Hurricane caught fire and crashed at Fryland, near Ivychurch. Woods-Scawen was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. The award was gazetted four days after his death. The citation read: This officer has taken part in all engagements carried out by his squadron since the commencement of hostilities. He has destroyed a total of six enemy aircraft and serviously damaged several others. In June 1940, Pilot Officer Woods-Scawen was shot down, landing some 25 miles within French territory, but succeed in making his way back to his squadron. In spite of the fact this pilot has been shot down six times, he has continued to fight with unabated courage and enthusiasm, and has shown outstanding qualities as a resourceful and determined leader. He is buried in Hawkinge Cemetery, Kent. References Royal Air Force pilots of World War II Royal Air Force officers Royal Air Force personnel killed in World War II The Few People educated at Salesian College, Farnborough Recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom) 1918 births 1940 deaths Aviators killed by being shot down Aviators killed in aviation accidents or incidents in England Victims of aviation accidents or incidents in 1940 Military personnel from Karachi Military personnel of British India