Owen Baldwin
British World War I flying ace / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Captain Owen Morgan Baldwin DFC* (21 February 1893 – 12 January 1942) was a British World War I flying ace credited with 16 aerial victories.[3] Post-war he was a successful professional motorcycle racer, and for a time holder of the official motorcycle land-speed record.[4]
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Owen Morgan Baldwin | |
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Born | (1893-02-21)21 February 1893 Twyford, Berkshire, England |
Died | 12 January 1942(1942-01-12) (aged 48) Berkshire, England |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Air Force |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | No. 73 Squadron RAF |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross and Bar Legion d'Honneur (France)[1] Croix de Guerre with palm (France)[2] |
Other work | Motorcycle racer |
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