Claude Hilton Keith Military person

Group Captain Claude Hilton Keith (1884–1966) was an early pioneer of air gunnery who played a central role in the preparation of the Royal Air Force (RAF) for World War II. His work as Assistant Director of Armament Research and Development with responsibility for armament led to the establishment of the "Air Fighting Committee" in 1934. His career ended prematurely after championing the rights of RAF personnel posted in Canada.

Personal facts

Birth dateOctober 21, 1890
Birth place
Saskatchewan , Qu'Appelle Saskatchewan , Canada
Date of deathNovember 18, 1946

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military branch
Royal Air Force
Royal Naval Air Service
military command
*6 Squadron RAF
*Picton Gunnery School
*President Aircrew Selection Board
*RAF Central Gunnery School
*RAF Marham
*RAF Worthy Down
service start1915
service end1943

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