 Boasting 9 'aces', pilots F/L Frank Howell (8 confirmed kills), F/L John Dundas (9 confirmed kills), P/O David Moore Crook (6 confirmed kills) and P/O John Curchin (7 confirmed kills) were among several awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for their efforts during the battle.A Spitfire that flew with 609 Squadron during this period, number "X4590", is now preserved at the RAF Museum, Hendon.Another 609 Squadron Spitfire, number "R6915", is preserved in the Imperial War Museum, London.