Walter H. Longton Military person

Walter Hunt Longton DFC & Two Bars, AFC (10 September 1892 – 6 June 1927) was an English flying ace of the First World War, credited with 11 confirmed aerial victories. Most unusually for a British or Commonwealth ace, all his victories resulted in the destruction of his foe.Postwar, he became very involved in air racing, aviation exhibitions, and various competitive air events while continuing his military aviation career.

Personal facts

Birth dateSeptember 10, 1892
Birth place
Whiston
Date of deathJune 06, 1927
Place of death
Bournemouth
Resting place
Wiltshire , Upavon

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Military person

award
Air Force Cross (United Kingdom)
Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom)
military operations
World War I
military branch
Royal Air Force
Royal Flying Corps
military unit
No. 58 Squadron RAF
No. 24 Squadron RAF
No. 85 Squadron RAF

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