Roy Calvert
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For the fictional character in the novels of C. P. Snow, see The Light and the Dark
Roy Oldfield Calvert, DFC & Two Bars (31 October 1913 – 26 March 2002) was an officer of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) during the Second World War. He is one of only four New Zealand-born airmen to receive two Bars to his Distinguished Flying Cross.[1][2]
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Roy Calvert | |
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Born | (1913-10-31)31 October 1913 Cambridge, New Zealand |
Died | 26 March 2002(2002-03-26) (aged 88) Cambridge, New Zealand |
Allegiance | New Zealand |
Service/ | Royal New Zealand Air Force |
Years of service | 1939–1945 |
Rank | Squadron Leader |
Unit | No. 50 Squadron RAF No. 630 Squadron RAF |
Battles/wars | Second World War |
Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross & Two Bars Mentioned in Despatches |
Other work | Farmer |
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