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Air Commodore Alan Christopher Deere, DSO, OBE, DFC & Bar (12 December 1917 – 21 September 1995) was a New Zealand fighter ace with the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Second World War. He was also known for several near-death experiences over the course of the war.
21 de sept. de 1995 · Alan Christopher Deere is possibly New Zealand’s most famous fighter pilot of the Second World War. He was also one of the luckiest – surviving several near death experiences to become one of the outstanding pilots of the Battle of Britain.
5 de oct. de 2017 · Quiero contaros la historia del hombre que inspiró el personaje de Farrier. Alan Christopher Deere nació en 1917 en Auckland, Nueva Zelanda. Ya en su niñez presenció el aterrizaje de un avión en la playa y quedó entusiasmado cuando el piloto le permitió sentarse en la cabina.
21 de sept. de 1995 · Air Commodore Alan Christopher “Al” Deere, DSO, OBE, DFC & Bar. (12 December 1917 – 21 September 1995) (extracted from Wikipedia) Early life. Deere was born in Auckland, the third son of Terrence (known as Joe) and Teresa (née Curtin) Deere, while his father was employed in the Post Office.
Object description. New Zealand officer served as pilot with 54 Sqdn, Nos 11 and 13 Groups, Fighter Command, RAF in GB, 1939-1940 including Battle of Britain, 7/1940.
Commandant at RAF Halton, UK, November 1965 - October 1967. Officially retired, October 1967. Director of Sport for RAF (a civilian position) to December 1977. During his World War II Flying career he had 22 confirmed victories, 10 probables, and a further 18 enemy aircraft damaged.
12 de dic. de 2022 · Deere was awarded the DSO (gazetted 15th July 1943). He led the Wing until 15th September 1943, when he became ill and was admitted to hospital. He then had 22 confirmed victories, 10 probables and a further 18 enemy aircraft damaged.
