Alan Christopher Deere
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Air Commodore Alan Christopher Deere, was a New Zealand fighter ace with the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Second World War. He was also known for several near-death experiences over the course of the war. This led to his published autobiography being titled Nine Lives.
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Deere being presented with his DFC by King George VI, 27 June 1940
Deere on the right, standing alongside fellow Battle of Britain pilot Denis Crowley-Milling, 1940
A sketch of Deere, made by Cuthbert Orde, 1941
Biggin Hill station commander, Sailor Malan, on the left, with Alan Deere, on the right, 1943
Deere stands third left in this group of New Zealand wing commanders, sometime in 1944. The others, from left to right, are Edward Wells, Colin Gray, and Bill Crawford-Compton
Deere in 1968 with several other World War II aces![A restored Spitfire IX, bearing Deere's markings as they appeared during his time at Biggin Hill. At this stage of his career, his Spitfire was personalised with his nickname Al, in large letters on the fuselage.[98]](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/26/Supermarine_Spitfire_Mk_IX_flying_past.jpg/1280px-Supermarine_Spitfire_Mk_IX_flying_past.jpg?utm_source=en.wikipedia.org&utm_campaign=parser&utm_content=thumbnail)
A restored Spitfire IX, bearing Deere's markings as they appeared during his time at Biggin Hill. At this stage of his career, his Spitfire was personalised with his nickname Al, in large letters on the fuselage.[98]Awards 3
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About this person
Country
New ZealandCategory
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1917 to 1995 · aged 77
Written about in
5 languages
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