Channel Dash
Eric was among the six torpedo-carrying Fairey Swordfish biplane crews who lost their lives taking on a German battlefleet during their infamous Channel Dash in February 1942. The bravery of Eric Wright, 22 years of age and the youngest of the Swordfish men, alongside that of his brothers in arms was recognised ‘in despatches’ as follows: "“Their aircraft shattered, undeterred by an inferno of fire, they carried out their orders. Not one came back. Theirs is the courage which is beyond praise.”"