George Lingham
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Lieutenant George Alexander Lingham DFC (30 November 1898 – 22 July 1982)[2] was a World War I flying ace credited with six confirmed aerial victories.[3]
NicknameFlossy[1]
Died22 July 1982 (aged 83)
Putney, London, England
Allegiance
United Kingdom
Australia
United Kingdom
AustraliaGeorge Alexander Lingham | |
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| Nickname | Flossy[1] |
| Born | 30 November 1898 |
| Died | 22 July 1982 (aged 83) Putney, London, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom Australia |
| Branch | Royal Flying Corps (1916–1918) Royal Air Force (1918–1919) |
| Service years | 1914–1917 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | No. 43 Squadron (1917–1918) |
| Conflicts | |
| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross |
Service in First World War
Lingham joined the Royal Flying Corps in 1916. He joined No. 43 Squadron RFC in late 1917. He scored his six victories between 9 March and 10 June 1918. His final tally was two enemy fighters destroyed, and four enemy planes driven down out of control. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.[1]
Later life
Lingham worked in civil aviation after the war. He was a director of the Heston Aircraft Company during the 1930s.[1] He died in a nursing home in Putney, England on 22 July 1982.[2]
