Denis Rixson
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Air Commodore Denis Fenn Rixson CVO, OBE, DFC, AFC (12 December 1918 – 10 December 1994) was a British pilot during World War II and a senior Royal Air Force officer in the post-war years and a Commandant Royal Observer Corps.[1]
Born12 December 1918
Wandsworth, London, England
Died10 December 1994 (aged 73)
Chichester, West Sussex, England
Allegiance
United Kingdom
United KingdomBranch
Royal Air Force
Royal Air ForceDenis Fenn Rixson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 December 1918 Wandsworth, London, England |
| Died | 10 December 1994 (aged 73) Chichester, West Sussex, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Air Force |
| Service years | 1937–1971 |
| Rank | Air Commodore |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Commander of the Royal Victorian Order Officer of the Order of the British Empire Distinguished Flying Cross Air Force Cross Mentioned in Despatches |
During World War II, he was the Officer Commanding No. 113 Squadron.[2]
