George Barclay (RAF officer)
Richard George Arthur Barclay, DFC (7 December 1919 – 17 July 1942) was a Royal Air Force fighter pilot and flying ace of the Second World War. He was killed in action during the First Battle of El Alamein.
George Barclay | |
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Barclay in 1941 | |
| Born | 7 December 1919 South London, England |
| Died | 17 July 1942 (aged 22) El Alamein, Egypt |
| Buried | El Alamein War Cemetery, Egypt |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1939–1942 |
| Rank | Squadron Leader |
| Unit | No. 249 Squadron No. 611 Squadron |
| Commands held | No. 238 Squadron |
| Battles/wars | Second World War
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| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross |
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