Oliver Sutton (aviator)

Oliver Sutton (aviator)
For other people of the same name, see Oliver Sutton.
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]

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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

  1. ^ http://www.theaerodrome.com/aces/england/sutton.php Retrieved 17 April 2011.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ http://www.theaerodrome.com/aces/england/sutton.php Retrieved 17 April 2011.
  4. ^ 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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