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Hugh Dowding
United Kingdomb. 24 April 1882 · d. 15 February 1970Add to favourites
Air Officer Commanding RAF Fighter Command 1936–40. Built the integrated radar-and-control system that won the Battle of Britain and husbanded his squadrons against pressure to commit them in France. Replaced in November 1940.
Roles and commands
- 14 Jul 1936 – 25 Nov 1940AOC Fighter CommandFighter Command →
Events
- 10 July 1940Battle of Britain
Sources
- [1]Hugh Dowding
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