Grp Capt. John 'Paddy' Hemingway DFC AE

"John ‘Paddy’ Hemingway, the last surviving pilot who fought in the Battle of Britain, has died aged 105.
Dublin-born Paddy joined the RAF in 1938, and two years later was among the cohort who were memorably dubbed ‘the few’ by Winston Churchill.
His death comes less than two months before the UK marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day with several days of celebrations and commemorations.
The Daily Mail reported he died yesterday at 5.45pm.
Hemingway was born on 17 July 1919, in Dublin into a Church of Ireland family. He attended St. Patrick' Cathedral Choir School and St. Andrew's College.
Before climbing into his Hurricane cockpit to fight the Luftwaffe over Britain in 1940, Paddy also fought in the Battle of France and flew supporting missions in the Battle of Dunkirk.
He remained in the RAF for almost 25 years after the end of the Second World War, finally retiring as a Group Captain in 1969."
Last surviving Battle of Britain pilot Paddy Hemingway dies aged 105
John Hemingway (RAF officer) - Wikipedia

 

RIP and thank you Group Captain Hemingway.

 

John 'Paddy' Hemingway DFC
RIP

Lesley