Flying Officer Jack Wilk, 36, formerly a prominent member of the Birmingham Jewish Community, was killed in action during operations over enemy territory, it was announced today. Wilk had obtained a flying certificate before the war started but when hostilities began he was considered too old for a pilot’s post and was appointed an air gunner.
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