Dennis David
William Dennis David, (25 July 1918 – 25 August 2000) was a British Royal Air Force (RAF) fighter pilot and flying ace of the Second World War. He is credited with at least seventeen aerial victories.
Born in Surbiton, David joined the RAF in 1938 on a short service commission. Serving with No. 87 Squadron on the outbreak of the Second World War, he flew extensively in the Battle of France and claimed several aerial victories during this time. On return to the United Kingdom, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross & Bar in recognition of his successes. He claimed more aerial victories in the Battle of Britain. He spent much of 1941 to 1942 on instructing duties before going to the Middle East to serve as a staff officer there. In July 1943, he commanded No. 89 Squadron for a number of months before spending the rest of the war in staff roles. He remained in the RAF in the post-war period, eventually rising to the rank of Group Captain by the time of his retirement in 1967. In civilian life, he started an engineering company and was involved in veteran's affairs. Having published his autobiography the previous year, he died on 25 August 2000, aged 82.
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