Dennis Cambell
British admiral (1907–2000) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rear Admiral Dennis Royle Farquharson Cambell, CB, DSC (13 November 1907 – 6 April 2000) was a flag officer of the Royal Navy, who invented the angled flight deck.
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Dennis Royle Farquharson Cambell | |
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Born | (1907-11-13)13 November 1907 Southsea, Hampshire, England |
Died | 6 April 2000(2000-04-06) (aged 92) |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Navy |
Years of service | 1925–1960 |
Rank | Rear Admiral |
Commands held | HMS Ark Royal (1954–56) HMS Tintagel Castle (1947–48) 803 Naval Air Squadron (1938–40) |
Battles/wars | Second World War |
Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Cross Officer of the Legion of Merit (United States) |
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