John "Paddy" Hemingway, an Irishman, has died at the age of 105 according to an announcement by the RAF..   He was regarded as the last living member of those RAF fighter pilots who flew and fought in the Battle of Britain.  He had an outstanding career surviving 4 shootdowns during the War.   He retired from the RAF in 1969.

 

A link to an informative article in the NY Times on his life can be found here:

John “Paddy” Hemingway, Last Surviving Pilot of the Battle of Britain, Dies at 105 - The New York Times 

 

Regards,

Charlie

 

 

R.I.P.

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