Alan Bott

Captain Alan John Bott MC & Bar (14 January 1893 – 17 September 1952) was a World War I flying ace who was credited with five aerial victories. He later became a journalist, editor and publisher who founded Pan Books.

Alan John Bott
Born(1893-01-14)14 January 1893
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England
Died17 September 1952(1952-09-17) (aged 59)
Westminster, London, England
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service/branchBritish Army
Royal Air Force
Years of service1915–1919
RankCaptain
UnitRoyal Garrison Artillery
No. 70 Squadron RFC
No. 111 Squadron RAF
Battles/warsWorld War I
  Western Front
  Sinai & Palestine campaign
AwardsMilitary Cross & Bar
Other workAuthor, journalist, critic and publisher
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