Richard Hillary Military person

Flight Lieutenant Richard Hope Hillary (20 April 1919 – 8 January 1943) was a Battle of Britain pilot who died during World War II. He is best known for his book The Last Enemy, based upon his experiences during the Battle of Britain.

Personal facts

Richard Hillary
Birth dateApril 20, 1919
Birth place
Sydney , Australia
Date of deathJanuary 08, 1943

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Military person

military operations
Battle of Britain
World War II
military unit
No. 603 Squadron RAF
service start1939
service end1943

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External resources

  1. http://gavinton.net/history/richard_hillary.htm
  2. http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/viewtopic.php?t=198
  3. http://www.npg.org.uk/live/search/person.asp?LinkID=mp02190
  4. http://www.spartacus-educational.com/2WWhillary.htm
  5. http://www.the-battle-of-britain.co.uk/pilots/He-pilots.html#HillaryRH
  6. http://www.unz.org/Pub/Horizon-1943apr-00227