Hugh Dundas
British Royal Air Force pilot (1920–1995)
Died aged 74CancerUnited Kingdom
Biography
Sir Hugh Spencer Lisle Dundas (22 July 1920 – 10 July 1995), nicknamed "Cocky", was a fighter pilot in the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Second World War and later a senior broadcasting executive. He was promoted to squadron leader and awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross at the age of 21, advanced to wing commander at 22 and, at 23, was awarded the Distinguished Service Order and became one of the youngest group captains in the RAF. Dundas retired from the RAF in 1949, and was knighted in 1987 for his services to business and the media.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- High Sheriff of Surrey
- president
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Enid Rosamond Lawrence
- Children
- James Frederick Trevor DundasSarah Jane DundasAmanda Rose Dundas
- Parents
- Frederick DundasSylvia March Phillipps
Awards & honours (4)
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- Distinguished Flying Cross
- Distinguished Service Order
- Knight Bachelor
Quick answers about Hugh Dundas
- How old was Hugh Dundas?
- Hugh Dundas died on July 10, 1995 at the age of 74.
- When is Hugh Dundas's birthday?
- Hugh Dundas was born on July 22, 1920.
- Where was Hugh Dundas born?
- Hugh Dundas was born in Doncaster.
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- Hugh Dundas's zodiac sign is Cancer.
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- Hugh Dundas is a citizen of United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
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- Hugh Dundas is known as aircraft pilot.
- Who has Hugh Dundas been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Hugh Dundas's spouse is or was Enid Rosamond Lawrence.
- How many children did Hugh Dundas have?
- Wikidata lists 3 children of Hugh Dundas.
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