About Gordon Olley
Lived 1893 – 1958 (aged 64). Gordon Olley was a British military personnel, aircraft pilot and aviation.
Flying Officer Gordon Percy Olley MM (29 April 1893 – 18 March 1958) was a World War I flying ace who later formed his own airline, Olley Air Services.
He rejoined the RAF in 1923 when he was commissioned as a flying officer on probation in Class A of the Reserve of Air Force Officers on 4 December,
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Who was Gordon Olley?
British flying ace (1893-1958)
When was Gordon Olley born?
Gordon Olley was born on 29 April 1893 in Norfolk.
When did Gordon Olley die?
Gordon Olley died on 18 March 1958 in Wimbledon.
What was Gordon Olley's occupation?
Gordon Olley was a military personnel, aircraft pilot and aviation.
What nationality was Gordon Olley?
Gordon Olley was British.
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