Billy de Goat with 609 Squadron friends, sporting the "insignia" of his "honorary rank" of Wing Commander on horns and collar, 1943.  He earned this "promotion" by eating 30 cigarettes, 2 bowls of flowers and the commanding officer's mess bill.  By the end of the war, Billy had "risen" to the extraordinary rank of Air Commodore.  It is not clear what happened to Billy following demobilisation in 1945.  Not roast "cabrito", one hopes ...  JR.

Ranking Officer.

Official photograph of 609 Squadron, complete with mascot Billy de Goat at right.   JR.

609 Squadron - all present and correct.

Hawker Typhoons of No. 609 Squadron, RAF, at forward base in Normandy, 1944.  Mascot Billy de Goat's exploits with the local goat ladies occasioned a certain amount of worry, leading to his human friends having him neutered in the interests of general entente.  JR.