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Lanoe George Hawker, VC, DSO (30 December 1890 – 23 November 1916) was a British flying ace of the First World War. Having seven credited victories, he was the third pilot to receive the Victoria Cross, the highest decoration for gallantry awarded to British and Commonwealth servicemen.
Learn about the life and achievements of Major Lanoe Hawker VC, the first flying 'ace' of the Royal Flying Corps in the First World War. He was killed by German ace Manfred von Richthofen in 1916.
Learn about the life and achievements of Lanoe Hawker, the first pilot to receive the Victoria Cross for air combat in World War I. Discover his inventions, such as the Lewis gun mounting, the double drum, the fug boots and the ring and bead sight.
Learn about the life and achievements of Lanoe George Hawker, the first ace of the British Commonwealth and the first pilot to receive the Victoria Cross for aerial combat. See his biography, victories, awards, and combat reports.
Aug 4, 2022 · Lanoe Hawker was a Victoria Cross recipient and the first British fighter pilot to shoot down five enemy planes. He was killed in action by Manfred von Richthofen, the Red Baron, in November 1916.
- Thomas G. Bradbeer
Dec 13, 2023 · Watch a 23-minute film that tells the story of how Capt. Lanoe Hawker VC, DSO, pioneered air combat in World War 1 and won the first Victoria Cross for his achievements. The film is produced by Daniel Arbon and supports the RAF Benevolent Fund.
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Dec 17, 2023 · On 25 July 1915, Captain Lanoe Hawker, a young pilot of the Royal Flying Corps, took off on patrol over Passchendaele.
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