John “Jock” Moffat, the Swordfish pilot who crippled the German battleship Bismarck on 26 May 1941, has died at the age of 97. On the day of the attack, it is believed that Moffat and his crew were able to launch a torpedo that struck and jammed Bismarck’s rudder, preventing it from escaping from the …
Tag: Fleet Air Arm
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Feb 21 2016
Eric “Winkle” Brown †
The famous Eric “Winkle” Brown, one of World War Two’s best-known veteran and test pilot passed away today aged 97. Born in 1919, Captain Eric Brown CBE, DSC, AFC, Hon FRAeS, RN discovered aviation in 1936 in Germany with Ernst Udet and joined the Royal Navy’s Fleet Air Arm during the war. His superb pilot …
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Sep 05 2011
Rear Admiral “Chico” Roberts †
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Jul 26 2011
Lt Cdr Bill Henley, FAA †
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Jul 13 2011
Dickie Douglas-Boyd
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Jun 01 2011
Commander Peter Savage
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