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Hugh Dowding, 1st Baron Dowding

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Hugh Dowding, 1st Baron Dowding

British officer in the Royal Air Force (1882-1970)

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About Hugh Dowding, 1st Baron Dowding

Air Chief Marshal Hugh Caswall Tremenheere Dowding, 1st Baron Dowding was a senior officer in the Royal Air Force. He was Air Officer Commanding RAF Fighter Command during the Battle of Britain and is generally credited with playing a crucial role in Britain's defence, and hence, the defeat of Operation Sea Lion, Adolf Hitler's plan to invade Britain.

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Occupation

politician, air force officer, aircraft pilot, military officer

Position held

member of the House of Lords

Citizenship

United Kingdom

Born

April 24, 1882

Died

February 15, 1970

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