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Mick Mannock

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British World War I flying ace (1887-1918)

Lived 1887 to 1918 · aged 31
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Edward Corringham "Mick" Mannock was a British-Irish flying ace who served in the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force during the First World War. Mannock was a pioneer of fighter aircraft tactics in aerial warfare.

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Mannock (far left) with family membersMannock (far left) with family membersMannock with his dogMannock with his dogThe officers of No. 85 Squadron, including Major Mannock, in front of their S.E.5a scouts at Saint-Omer aerodrome.The officers of No. 85 Squadron, including Major Mannock, in front of their S.E.5a scouts at Saint-Omer aerodrome.Distinguished Service OrderDistinguished Service Order

Awards 5

Victoria Cross
Military Cross and Bar
Distinguished Service Order
flying ace
Mentioned in Despatches

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Ernst UdetAlso won flying aceFrank KitsonAlso won Military Cross and BarPhilip NeameAlso won Victoria CrossHenry Wellesley, 6th Duke of WellingtonAlso won Mentioned in DespatchesEvelyn WoodAlso won Victoria CrossNoel Godfrey ChavasseAlso won Mentioned in Despatches

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Edward Corringham "Mick" Mannock was a British-Irish flying ace who served in the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force during the First World War. Mannock was a pioneer of fighter aircraft tactics in aerial warfare. At the time of his death he had amassed 61 aerial victories, making him the fifth highest scoring pilot of the war. Mannock was among the most decorated men in the British Armed Forces. He was honoured with the Military Cross twice, was one of the rare three-time recipients of the Distinguished Service Order, and was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross.

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Lived 1887 to 1918 · aged 31
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