John Henry Tudhope Military person

John Henry Tudhope (17 April 1891 - 12 October 1956) was a South African flying ace credited with 10 victories in World War I. After the war, Tudhope emigrated to Canada and joined the RCAF.Tudhope surveyed routes for the Trans-Canada Air Lines, receiving the McKee Trophy for his work in 1930. In 1937 he flew the first dawn to dusk flight across Canada, from Montreal to Vancouver. Tudhope became president of the first Aviation Insurance Group in Canada. He died in London, England, while serving as telecommunications attache at Canada House.

Personal facts

Birth dateApril 17, 1891
Birth place
Johannesburg , South Africa
Date of deathOctober 12, 1956
Place of death
England , London

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Military person

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Military Cross
military branch
Royal Air Force
Royal Flying Corps
military unit
No. 40 Squadron RAF

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