Buck McNair
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Group Captain Robert Wendell "Buck" McNair, DSO, DFC & Two Bars (15 May 1919 – 15 January 1971) was a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) flying ace of the Second World War, with 16 or 16.5 victories and five probables.[1]
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Nickname(s) | Buck |
Born | (1919-05-15)15 May 1919 Springfield, Nova Scotia, Canada |
Died | 15 January 1971(1971-01-15) (aged 51) London, England |
Allegiance | Canada |
Service/ | Royal Canadian Air Force |
Years of service | 1940–1971 |
Rank | Group Captain |
Commands held | 126 Wing No. 421 Squadron RCAF No. 416 Squadron RCAF |
Battles/wars | Second World War Korean War |
Awards | Distinguished Service Order Distinguished Flying Cross & Two Bars Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct Legion of Honour (France) Croix de Guerre (France) |
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