About David Willacy
Lived 1916 – 1941 (aged 25). David Willacy was an aircraft pilot, military personnel and association football player.
Personal life Willacy was married and served as a sergeant in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve during the Second World War. He was killed in a training accident flying Hawker Hurricane V7467 on 1 September 1941. Willacy was buried at Annan Cemetery.
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Who was David Willacy?
(1916-1941)
When was David Willacy born?
David Willacy was born on 13 June 1916 in Barrow.
When did David Willacy die?
David Willacy died on 1 September 1941.
What was David Willacy's occupation?
David Willacy was an aircraft pilot, military personnel and association football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Willacy. https://biography.guide/david-willacy/
MLA: "David Willacy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-willacy/.
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