Sgt. Ptacek
His Spitfire IIA "Wigan and District" was taking part in 'Cirus 82' when he was shot down the evening of 19th August 1941, north-east St. Omer by the Bf 109 of Oberleutnant Johannes Schmid.
On 28th March 1942, Rudolf was flying a Spitfire VB from 602 Squadron on a 'Rodeo' fighter sweep over enemy territory when he was reported missing, presumed shot down near Calais.
His name is inscribed on Panel 73 of the Runnymede Memorial.