About Harry Gill
Lived 1922 – 2008 (aged 85). Harry Gill was a British and American aircraft pilot.
Air Vice-Marshal Harry Gill CB OBE (30 October 1922 – 20 January 2008) also known Jimmy, He had been appointed a companion of the Order of the Bath the previous year.
Later life After his retirement, he remained closely associated with the Royal Air Force, serving for many years as president of the Newark Branch of the Royal Air Forces Association and he was also closely linked to the Air Training Corps (ATC), of which he was a member in his youth (with 47F Sqn at Grantham, when still an Air Defence Cadet Corps Squadron - forerunner of the ATC).
He died on 20 January 2008.
His Mosquito, TA 122, is being restored and will be displayed at the de Havilland Museum at London Colney.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Harry Gill?
British World War II fighter pilot (1922-2008)
When was Harry Gill born?
Harry Gill was born on 30 October 1922 in Chesterfield.
When did Harry Gill die?
Harry Gill died on 20 January 2008.
What was Harry Gill's occupation?
Harry Gill was an aircraft pilot.
What nationality was Harry Gill?
Harry Gill was British and American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Harry Gill (RAF officer)
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