Colin Hodgkinson (RAF officer)

Flight Lieutenant Colin Gerald Shaw Hodgkinson (11 February 1920 – 13 September 1996) was a Royal Air Force (RAF) pilot during the Second World War. His is credited with 2 aerial victories.

Colin Hodgkinson
Nickname(s)Hoppy
The poor man's Bader
Born(1920-02-11)11 February 1920
Wells, Somerset
Died13 September 1996(1996-09-13) (aged 76)
Dordogne, France
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service/branch Royal Air Force
Years of service1938–1946
1949–1950s
RankFlight lieutenant
Service number4253756
Battles/warsSecond World War
  • Channel Front (POW)
Awards1939–1945 Star
Air Crew Europe Star
Defence Medal
RelationsG. Hodgkinson (father)
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