Q20981606
Philip Hunter
British Royal Air Force pilot
| Bio | Philip Hunter, DSO was a Royal Air Force pilot, squadron commander and a Second World War flying ace, awarded the Distinguished Service Order for leading the destruction of thirty-eight enemy aircraft in only two missions over the Dunkirk evacuation beaches in May 1940. He was killed in action leading his squadron during the Battle of Britain.2 |
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| Born | 1913 Apr 111 |
| Died | 1940 Aug 241 |
| Occupation | flying ace1 |
| Cause of death | aviation accident2, death in battle1 |
| Status | Confirmed: Philip Hunter is a 27 Club member |