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Paddy Finucane

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British RAF officer killed in action

Lived 1920 to 1942 · aged 21
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Wing Commander Brendan Eamonn Fergus Finucane,, known as Paddy Finucane among his colleagues, was an Irish Second World War Royal Air Force (RAF) fighter pilot and flying ace - defined as an aviator credited with five or more enemy aircraft destroyed in aerial combat.

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The Hawker Hart, on which Finucane trained.The Hawker Hart, on which Finucane trained.Finucane (left) and Keith Truscott after a successful sortie, October 1941Finucane (left) and Keith Truscott after a successful sortie, October 1941452 Squadron, 1941. Finucane is fourth from left.452 Squadron, 1941. Finucane is fourth from left.The Spitfire V. Finucane flew these from mid-1941.The Spitfire V. Finucane flew these from mid-1941.Finucane's medalsFinucane's medalsFinucane's uniformFinucane's uniform

Awards 2

1941Distinguished Service Order
1941Distinguished Flying Cross

About this person

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deceased
Dates
Lived 1920 to 1942 · aged 21
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6 languages

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