Saundby, Robert, Sir, 1896-
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Name (Latin)
Saundby, Robert, Sir, 1896-
Other forms of name
Saundby, Robert Henry Magnus Spencer, Sir, 1896-
Date of birth
1896-04-26
Date of death
1971-09-25
Gender
male
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Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1942-1945. CH14544
Royal Air Force official photographer, Stannus
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File:Graham, Harris and Saundby WWII IWM CH 5490.jpg
Hensser H (Mr), Royal Air Force official photographer, Public domain
File:Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1942-1945. CH14544.jpg
Royal Air Force official photographer, Stannus
, Public domain
Wikipedia description:
Air Marshal Sir Robert Henry Magnus Spencer Saundby, (26 April 1896 – 26 September 1971) was a senior Royal Air Force officer whose career spanned both the First and Second World Wars. He distinguished himself by gaining five victories during the First World War, and was present during the air battle when Lanoe Hawker was shot down and killed by Manfred von Richthofen, the "Red Baron". He is chiefly remembered for his role as Deputy Air Officer Commanding-on-Chief Bomber Command under Sir Arthur Harris during the latter part of the Second World War.
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