About Alec Coryton
Lived 1895 – 1981 (aged 86). Alec Coryton was a British military personnel.
Air Chief Marshal Sir William Alec Coryton, (16 February 1895 – 20 October 1981) was a senior Royal Air Force (RAF) commander in World War II. He was considered by his peers as one of the RAF's most capable group commanders.
Early life and First World War Coryton was born at Pentillie Castle in Cornwall on 16 February 1895.
Coryton retired from the RAF in 1951, but remained at the Ministry of Supply in a civilian capacity. He died on 20 October 1981 at Langton Matravers, Dorset.
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Who was Alec Coryton?
Royal Air Force air marshal (1895–1981)
When was Alec Coryton born?
Alec Coryton was born on 16 February 1895 in Pentillie.
When did Alec Coryton die?
Alec Coryton died on 20 October 1981 in Langton Matravers.
What was Alec Coryton's occupation?
Alec Coryton was a military personnel.
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Alec Coryton was British.
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