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Earl Hand

1897 – 1954

Canadian flying ace

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About Earl Hand

Lived 1897 – 1954 (aged 57). Earl Hand was a Canadian flying ace.

Captain Earl McNabb Hand (10 March 1897 – 19 March 1954) was a Canadian World War I flying ace credited with five confirmed aerial victories and two unconfirmed ones.

Biography

Early life Hand was born in Saint Ste. Marie, the son of Thomas A. Hand and Hannah Jane Hand.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Awards
Distinguished Flying Cross; Croix de Guerre; Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom)

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Earl Hand's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Earl Hand?

Canadian flying ace (1897-1954)

When was Earl Hand born?

Earl Hand was born on 10 March 1897 in Sault Ste. Marie.

When did Earl Hand die?

Earl Hand died on 19 March 1954 in Toronto.

What was Earl Hand's occupation?

Earl Hand was a flying ace.

What nationality was Earl Hand?

Earl Hand was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Earl Hand

· Wikidata: Q5325901

· DBpedia: Earl Hand

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