14th June 1944
A Belgian airman is killed over Jersey
St Ouen’s Rue Henri Gonay was given its name in June 2014 in honour of a highly decorated Belgian airman who died when his plane crashed in Jersey. He had been flying as part of the Royal Air Force, as commander of No 263 Squadron. He was 29.
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Other events that occured in June
Princess Margaret visits Jersey
- Almost ten years to the day after her sister’s visit, Princess Margaret came to Jersey. It what was, quite literally, a flying visit.
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Comedian Will Smith is born
- Winchester-born William James Smith was raised in Jersey and attended Victoria College before making his name as a comedian.
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Batterie Moltke’s namesake dies
- When German forces built defensive structures on the Channel Islands during the occupation, they gave several former military leaders’ names.
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A flotilla of Jersey boats sets sail for Dunkirk
- Volunteers from the St Helier Yacht Club set sail for Dunkirk in June 1940 to help with the rescue of Alied soldiers.
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