About Bernard Leete
Lived 1898 – 1978 (aged 79–80). Bernard Leete was a British aircraft pilot.
Bernard More Troughton Shute Leete OBE AFC (8 October 1898 – 1978) was an English aviator in the 1930s. He was an aviation pioneer and was awarded Officer of the Order of the British Empire for his achievements.
England to India In November 1926, Bernard Leete accompanied fellow aviation pioneer and air racer T.N. Stack made an attempt to reach Karachi (located in India at the time) in a De Havilland DH.60. They both reached their objective in June 1927 and he was awarded an AFC for his achievements.
Honours and awards 3 June 1927 Bernard More Troughton Shute Leete a Flying Officer in the Reserve of Air Force Officers is awarded the Air Force Cross "in recognition of the distinguished service rendered to aviation by his recent flight in a light aeroplane from London to Delhi"
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Who was Bernard Leete?
RAF officer
When was Bernard Leete born?
Bernard Leete was born on 8 October 1898 in Claygate.
When did Bernard Leete die?
Bernard Leete died in 1978.
What was Bernard Leete's occupation?
Bernard Leete was an aircraft pilot.
What nationality was Bernard Leete?
Bernard Leete was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bernard Leete. https://biography.guide/bernard-leete/
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