Alan Bott
English World War I flying ace / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Captain Alan John Bott MC & Bar (14 January 1893 – 17 September 1952) was a World War I flying ace who was credited with five aerial victories. He later became a journalist, editor and publisher who founded Pan Books.[1][2]
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Alan John Bott | |
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Born | (1893-01-14)14 January 1893 Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England |
Died | 17 September 1952(1952-09-17) (aged 59) Westminster, London, England |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army Royal Air Force |
Years of service | 1915–1919 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | Royal Garrison Artillery No. 70 Squadron RFC No. 111 Squadron RAF |
Battles/wars | World War I • Western Front • Sinai & Palestine campaign |
Awards | Military Cross & Bar |
Other work | Author, journalist, critic and publisher |
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