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Philip Hunter (RAF officer)
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For other people named Philip Hunter, see Philip Hunter (disambiguation).
Philip Hunter, DSO (11 April 1913 – 24 August 1940) 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[1][2] over the Dunkirk evacuation beaches in May 1940. He was killed in action leading his squadron during the Battle of Britain.
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Born | (1913-04-11)11 April 1913 Frimley, Surrey |
Died | 24 August 1940(1940-08-24) (aged 27) English Channel |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Air Force |
Years of service | 1931–1940 |
Rank | Squadron Leader |
Service number | 32081 |
Unit | No. 25 Squadron RAF |
Commands held | No. 264 Squadron RAF |
Battles/wars | Second World War |
Awards | Distinguished Service Order Mentioned in Despatches |
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