About Frederick Stanley Gordon
Lived 1897 – 1985 (aged 87). Frederick Stanley Gordon was a New Zealand flying ace.
Frederick Stanley Gordon, (29 October 1897 – 27 July 1985) was a New Zealand flying ace of the First World War. While serving in Britain's Royal Air Force, he scored nine aerial victories as a fighter pilot.
Early life Frederick Stanley Gordon was born in New Zealand on 29 October 1897.
First World War Gordon served in the Royal Air Force. By mid-1918, he was assigned to No. 74 Squadron as a fighter pilot. He began a nine victory winning streak on 2 August 1918 that was capped with his second ballon busting mission on 30 October. and the Belgian Croix de guerre on 15 July.
List of aerial victories No. Date/time Aircraft Foe Result Location
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Who was Frederick Stanley Gordon?
New Zealand flying ace (1897-1985)
When was Frederick Stanley Gordon born?
Frederick Stanley Gordon was born on 29 October 1897 in New Zealand.
When did Frederick Stanley Gordon die?
Frederick Stanley Gordon died on 27 July 1985.
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Frederick Stanley Gordon was a flying ace.
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Frederick Stanley Gordon was New Zealand.
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