John Henry Tudhope MC & bar (17 April 1891 - 12 October 1956) was a South African flying ace credited with 10 victories in World War I.[1]: 369 After the war, he emigrated to Canada and joined the RCAF.
John Henry Tudhope | |
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| Born | 17 April 1891 Johannesburg, South African Republic |
| Died | 12 October 1956 (aged 65) London, England |
| Allegiance |  Union of South Africa  Canada |
| Service | Royal Flying Corps Royal Air Force Royal Canadian Air Force |
| Unit | No. 40 Squadron RAF |
| Awards | Military Cross & bar |
| Other work | operations manager for Trans-Canada Air Lines |
Tudhope surveyed routes for the Trans-Canada Air Lines, receiving the McKee Trophy for his work in 1930. In 1937, he flew the first dawn to dusk flight across Canada, from Montreal to Vancouver, British Columbia. He became president of the first Aviation Insurance Group in Canada. He died in London, England, while serving as telecommunications attache at Canada House.
References
edit- ^ Shores, Christopher F. (1990). Above the Trenches: A Complete Record of the Fighter Aces and Units of the British Empire Air Forces 1915-1920. Grub Street. ISBN 0-948817-19-4.