About Edward Crew
Lived 1917 – 2002 (aged 84). Edward Crew was a British aircraft pilot.
Air Vice Marshal Edward Dixon Crew, (24 December 1917 – 18 August 2002) was a Royal Air Force officer and a nightfighter ace of the Second World War. He shot down 15 enemy aircraft and was one of the top-scoring aces against the V-1 flying bomb.
Early life Edward Dixon Crew was born 24 December 1917 in a house on the Market Square, Higham Ferrers and was educated at Felsted School and Downing College, Cambridge. 30em
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Edward Crew?
Royal Air vice-marshal (1917-2002)
When was Edward Crew born?
Edward Crew was born on 24 December 1917 in Wellingborough.
When did Edward Crew die?
Edward Crew died on 18 August 2002 in Cirencester.
What was Edward Crew's occupation?
Edward Crew was an aircraft pilot.
What nationality was Edward Crew?
Edward Crew was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Edward Crew (RAF officer)
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