Earl Hand
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Captain Earl McNabb Hand DFC (10 March 1897 – 19 March 1954) was a Canadian World War I flying ace credited with five confirmed aerial victories and two unconfirmed ones.[1]
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Earl McNabb Hand | |
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Nickname(s) | Handie |
Born | 10 March 1897 Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada |
Died | 19 March 1954(1954-03-19) (aged 57) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Allegiance | George V of the British Empire |
Service/ | Flying service |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | No. 71 Squadron RFC, No. 73 Squadron RFC, No. 45 Squadron RAF, |
Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross, French Croix de Guerre |
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