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Squadron Leader Archibald Ashmore McKellar, DSO, DFC & Bar (10 April 1912 – 1 November 1940) was a flying ace of the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Second World War. McKellar grew up and joined the family business in his native Scotland, but in 1936, aged 24, he joined the RAF and began pilot training.
Apr 1, 2018 · Archie McKellar, of Paisley, shot down more enemy fighters and bombers than any other pilot during the campaign, but he was omitted from Roll of Honour at Westminster Abbey.
Oct 29, 2019 · Archie McKellar fought in the Battle of Britain. The Scottish pilot who shot down the first German aircraft on British soil during World War Two is being commemorated in a new exhibition....
Nov 3, 2020 · During the Battle of Britain, Archie McKellar was a Squadron Leader with 605 Squadron. Born in Paisley in 1912, apprentice plasterer Archie joined the Auxiliary Air Force in 1936 and was promoted to Flight Lieutenant in 1940.
Squadron Leader Archibald McKellar DSO, DFC & Bar lived from 10 April 1912 to 1 November 1940. He was a highly successful flying ace who served as a squadron commander with the Royal Air Force during the Battle of Britain, and who was killed in combat.
Jul 10, 2020 · This handful of men had the distinction of achieving the unusual tally of five in the space of just one day, earning the informal designation of “Ace in a Day”. In Archie Mckellar’s case that was on the 7th October 1940 when the ORB for his squadron noted this remarkable success.
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Oct 28, 2019 · A panel from the plane shot down by Paisley-born Archie McKellar in October 1939 has pride of place in the new displays honouring the squadron leader.
