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Frank Reginald Carey
May 7, 1912(1912-05-07) – December 6, 2004 (aged 92)
Place of birth Brixton, London, England
Place of death Chichester, West Sussex, England
Allegiance Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom
Service/branch Royal Air Force
Years of service 1927-1960
Rank Group Captain
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Distinguished Flying Cross & Two Bars
Air Force Cross
Distinguished Flying Medal
Silver Star (US)

Group Captain Frank Reginald Carey CBE, DFC & Two Bars, AFC, DFM (7 May 1912 - 6 December 2004) was an English World War II fighter ace with 25 victories, three shared destroyed, four unconfirmed destroyed, four probables and eight damaged. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses Year 1912 ( MCMXII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year starting Events 1060 - Béla I of Hungary is crowned king of Hungary 1240 - Mongol invasion of Rus: Kiev "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Brixton is an area of the London Borough of Lambeth, in inner - South London. London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Chichester is a cathedral city in West Sussex, England. It has a long history as a settlement its Roman past and its subsequent importance Settlements Most settlements in West Sussex are either along the south coast or are situated in the M23 corridor England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Group Captain ( Gp Capt in the RAF and Indian Air Force, GPCAPT in the RNZAF and RAAF, G/C in the former World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British Order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by King George V. The Distinguished Flying Cross is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the United Kingdom 's Royal Air Force and other services, and formerly The Air Force Cross is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the United Kingdom Armed Forces, and formerly also to officers of the other Commonwealth countries The Distinguished Flying Medal was (until 1993 a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Royal Air Force ( United Kingdom) and the other services The Silver Star is the third highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member of any branch of the United States Armed Forces. Group Captain ( Gp Capt in the RAF and Indian Air Force, GPCAPT in the RNZAF and RAAF, G/C in the former The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British Order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by King George V. The Distinguished Flying Cross is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the United Kingdom 's Royal Air Force and other services, and formerly The Air Force Cross is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the United Kingdom Armed Forces, and formerly also to officers of the other Commonwealth countries The Distinguished Flying Medal was (until 1993 a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Royal Air Force ( United Kingdom) and the other services Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses Year 1912 ( MCMXII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year starting Events 1060 - Béla I of Hungary is crowned king of Hungary 1240 - Mongol invasion of Rus: Kiev "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including [1]

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Early life

Carey was born in Brixton, London and educated at Belverdere School, Haywards Heath. Brixton is an area of the London Borough of Lambeth, in inner - South London. London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. Haywards Heath is a town in the Mid Sussex District of West Sussex, England. He joined the Royal Air Force in September 1927 as an aircraft apprentice and later an airframe fitter. Year 1927 ( MCMXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. In 1935 Carey was selected for pilot training and passed out as a Sergeant Pilot joining 43 Squadron. Year 1935 ( MCMXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. No 43 Squadron of the Royal Air Force operates the Panavia Tornado F3 from RAF Leuchars

World War Two

On 30 January 1940, soon after the war started, Carey shared the destruction of a Heinkel He 111 of KG 26 on his first aerial combat. Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain Year 1940 ( MCMXL) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full 1940 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Carey was awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal an on 1 March 1940 was commissioned. The Distinguished Flying Medal was (until 1993 a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Royal Air Force ( United Kingdom) and the other services Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Year 1940 ( MCMXL) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full 1940 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. In April 1940 he joined 3 Squadron, on their arrival in France on 10 May 1940 he claimed four Heinkel He 111s, with another claimed on the next day. Year 1940 ( MCMXL) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full 1940 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. No 3 (F Squadron of the Royal Air Force operates the Typhoon F2 /FGR4 and T1 from RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. Year 1940 ( MCMXL) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full 1940 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. He continued to add to his victories until May 14, 1940 when he shot down a Dornier Do 17 near Louvain he was hit by gunfire and crashed near Brussels. Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Year 1940 ( MCMXL) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full 1940 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Official posted as missing in action he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and bar for his actions. The Distinguished Flying Cross is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the United Kingdom 's Royal Air Force and other services, and formerly Suffering only from a leg wound Carey was evacuated back to England in June where he re-joined 43 Squadron at RAF Tangmere as a Flight Commander. No 43 Squadron of the Royal Air Force operates the Panavia Tornado F3 from RAF Leuchars RAF Tangmere was a Royal Air Force station famous for its role in the Battle of Britain, located at Tangmere village about 3 miles east of Chichester

Battle of Britain

As the Battle of Britain unfolded Carey increased his number of victories. The Battle of Britain (German ''Luftschlacht um England'' is the name given to the sustained strategic effort by the German Luftwaffe during the summer and At the height of the Battle on 18 August 1940 Carey was leading the squadron against a raid of Ju 87s and Bf 109s over Thorney Island. Events 293 BC - The oldest known Roman temple to Venus is founded starting the institution of Vinalia Rustica. Year 1940 ( MCMXL) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full 1940 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Junkers Ju 87 or Stuka (from Stu rz' ka' mpfflugzeug, " Dive bomber " was a two-seat (pilot and rear gunner WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout He shot down a Ju 87 of StG 77 but was shot in the knee, due to enemy action he could not land at Tangmere and had to crash land his Hawker Hurricane at Pulborough. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Pulborough is a large Village and Civil parish in the Horsham district of West Sussex, England, of some 5000 inhabitants located After medical treatment and recuperation Carey was posted to a training unit as an Instructor, returning to operations with 245 Squadron. No 245 Squadron was a squadron of the Royal Air Force. It was formed on 20 August 1918 from No Shortly after he returned to training until he was posted to RAF Baginton to form 135 Squadron and become the Squadron Commander.

Far East

In December 1941 Carey was posted to Burma and on 29 January 1942 he claimed his first Japanese victory when he shot down a Nakajima Ki-27 of the 77th Sentai over Rangoon. Year 1941 ( MCMXLI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (the link will display 1941 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Burma, officially the Union of Myanmar ( pjìdàunzṵ mjàmmà nàinŋàndɔ̀ is the largest country by geographical area in mainland Southeast Asia. Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher. Year 1942 ( MCMXLII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (the link will display the full 1942 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Yangon (also known as Rangoon) is the largest city and a former capital of Burma. By February he was promoted to Wing Commander and continued to add to his victories. Wing Commander ( Wg Cdr in the RAF, WGCDR in the RNZAF and RAAF, W/C in the former RCAF) is a commissioned His last claim was on 25 October 1942 when a Nakijima Ki-43 Oscar was a possible victory. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Year 1942 ( MCMXLII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (the link will display the full 1942 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. He was attacked on take-off from Chittagong by a number of Oscars and after a battle at very low level an Oscar flew into a hill. Carey then commanded RAF Alipore and was promoted to Group Captain in November 1944. Group Captain ( Gp Capt in the RAF and Indian Air Force, GPCAPT in the RNZAF and RAAF, G/C in the former Year 1944 ( MCMXLIV) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.

Post War

Australia

He returned to England in 1945 and held a number of staff appointments until his retirement in 1960. Year 1945 ( MCMXLV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar Year 1960 ( MCMLX) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. When he left the RAF he became a Commander of the British Empire and then worked for Rolls Royce Aero Division in Australia. The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British Order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by King George V. For the present day company see Rolls-Royce plc. For other uses see Rolls-Royce (disambiguation. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. On his retirement from Rolls Royce he returned to England. Carey married three times and had two daughters, he died in 2004.

Decorations and Awards

References

  1. ^ Holmes 1998, p. 84.

External References

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