Oliver Sutton (RAF officer)
| Oliver Manners Sutton | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 June 1899 Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England |
| Died | 1978 Chesterfield, England |
| Southwest corner of Saint Michael and All Angels Churchyard, | Withyham, East Essex, England |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | Aviation |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | No. 54 Squadron RFC, No. 210 Squadron RAF. No. 28 Squadron RAF |
| Awards | Military Cross |
Captain Oliver Manners Sutton was a World War I flying ace credited with seven aerial victories.[1]
Early life
Sutton's parents were Algernon Charles and Winifred Alice Sutton of "Woodcroft", Tunbridge Wells, Kent.[2]
World War I service
Sutton piloted a Sopwith Pup for six of his victories, which were scored while posted to 54 Squadron. He would return to battle in late 1918 as a Sopwith Camel pilot, and add another victory to his score on 15 August 1918.[3]
Death
Sutton died on 16 August 1921. At the time, he was a Flight Lieutenant with the Royal Air Force Experimental Establishment. He was buried in the southwest corner of Saint Michael and All Angels Churchyard, Withyham, East Essex, England.[4]
References
- ^ http://www.theaerodrome.com/aces/england/sutton.php Retrieved 17 April 2011.
- ^ http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=sutton&GSfn=oliver&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GScntry=5&GSob=n&GRid=40310090&df=all& Retrieved 17 April 2011.
- ^ http://www.theaerodrome.com/aces/england/sutton.php Retrieved 17 April 2011.
- ^ http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=sutton&GSfn=oliver&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GScntry=5&GSob=n&GRid=40310090&df=all& Retrieved 17 April 2011.
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