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Hope, Archibald Philip

Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

Service number 90127, Auxiliary Air Force.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Acting Squadron Leader
Unit:
Auxiliary Air Force
Awarded on:
October 1st, 1940
Citation:
"This officer has completed 107 operational flights since the commencement of hostilities. He has destroyed four enemy aircraft and shared in the destruction of others. He has displayed outstanding leadership and set an excellent example to all."

Published in The London Gazette, 1 October 1940.
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:
RAF Exeter, HQ, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
June 14th, 1945
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

Sources

  • - The London Gazette, Issue 34958, dated Tuesday 1st October 1940
    - Birthday Honours List, 14 June 1945

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