Christopher Draper Military person
Squadron Commander Christoper Draper DSC (15 April 1892 – 16 January 1979), was an English flying ace of World War I. His penchant for flying under bridges earned him the nickname "the Mad Major." After the war he became a film star through his work both as a stunt pilot and as an actor. During the 1930s he worked for a time as a British secret agent, serving as a double agent to Nazi Germany. He returned to the Navy in World War II. During his flying career he logged over 17,000 flying hours on 73 types of aircraft.
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| award | |
|---|---|
| military branch | |
| military command | 8 Naval Squadron (later redesignated No. 208 Squadron RAF) |
| military unit | 3 Naval Wing 6 Naval Squadron |
| service start | 1914 |
| service end | 1918 |