Alfred Atkey
Alfred Clayburn Atkey, MC & Bar (16 August 1894 – 14 February 1971) was a Canadian First World War flying ace, officially credited with 38 aerial victories, making him the fifth highest scoring Canadian ace. However, all those above him flew in single-seat fighters, whereas Atkey gained all his victories in heavier two-seater aircraft, becoming the highest scoring two-seater pilot of the war.
Alfred Atkey | |
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| Born | 16 August 1894 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | 14 February 1971 (aged 76) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Buried | Springcreek Cemetery, Mississauga 43°31′21″N 79°38′06″W |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army Royal Flying Corps |
| Years of service | c.1914–1919 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 2/24th Battalion, London Regiment No. 18 Squadron RFC/RAF No. 22 Squadron RAF |
| Battles/wars | First World War
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| Awards | Military Cross & Bar |
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