Geoffrey Fisken
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Geoffrey Bryson Fisken, DFC (17 February 1916 ā 12 June 2011) was a New Zealand fighter pilot who was the British Commonwealth's leading air ace in the Pacific theatre of World War II. He is credited with shooting down 11 Japanese aircraft.[1]
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Geoffrey Bryson Fisken | |
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Born | (1916-02-17)17 February 1916 Gisborne, New Zealand |
Died | 12 June 2011(2011-06-12) (aged 95) Rotorua, New Zealand |
Allegiance | New Zealand |
Service/ | Royal New Zealand Air Force |
Years of service | 1940ā1943 |
Rank | Flying Officer |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross |
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