Dennis David
William Dennis David DFC & Bar, AFC | |
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Nickname(s) | Hurricane |
Born | 25 July 1918 |
Died | 25 August 2000 | (aged 82)
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Air Force |
Years of service | 1937-1967 |
Rank | Group Captain |
Unit | No. 87 Squadron RAF |
Battles/wars | Battle of France Battle of Britain Burma Campaign |
Awards | CBE, DFC & Bar, AFC, MiD |
Other work | Dove Enterprises |
Group Captain William Dennis David CBE, DFC & Bar, AFC (25 July 1918 – 25 August 2000) was a Welsh Royal Air Force flying ace credited with 11 aerial victories during the Battle of France.[1][2]
Military career[]
David joined the RAFVR in 1937 and later obtained a short-service commission. In early 1939, he was posted to 87 Squadron, and he accompanied the squadron to France. On 10 May, the first day of the German invasion, David claimed his first aerial victories.[2] He was awarded the DFC on 28 May,[3] for his actions during the Battle of France, having shot down eleven aircraft in less than two weeks.
He was rested from operations in early 1941 and worked as a flight instructor.[2]
References[]
- ^ "Gp Capt Dennis 'Hurricane' David". 8 September 2000. Retrieved 21 May 2018.
- ^ a b c "Battle of Britain London Monument - F/Lt. W D David". www.bbm.org.uk. Retrieved 21 May 2018.
- ^ "Page 3254 | Supplement 34860, 28 May 1940 | London Gazette | the Gazette".
Categories:
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