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Norman MacGregor

1896 – 1981

British WWI flying ace

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About Norman MacGregor

Lived 1896 – 1981 (aged 84–85). Norman MacGregor was a British military personnel.

Norman Miers MacGregor (29 May 1896 – 1981) was a British World War I flying ace credited with seven aerial victories, including over German ace Kurt Wolff.

Military service MacGregor entered the RNAS as a probationary flight sub-lieutenant (temporary), assigned to , on 12 February 1916, and was commissioned as a flight sub-lieutenant, with seniority from 12 February, on 25 July.

Assigned to No. 6 (Naval) Squadron in France, flying the Sopwith Camel, MacGregor gained his first aerial victory on 28 June 1917 when he and Flight Sub-Lieutenant F. C. Winter destroyed a DFW Type C reconnaissance aircraft. On 17 August MacGregor, alongside Flight Commander Bruno De Roeper and Flight Sub-Lieutenant R. E. Carroll, were credited with driving down out of control an Aviatik Type C reconnaissance aircraft east of Westende. MacGregor and De Roeper drove down an Albatros D.V over Moere on 20 August, and on the 22nd MacGregor destroyed an Albatros D.III solo north of St. Pierre Chapelle. and on 10 December he and Flight Sub-Lieutenant J. G. Clark destroyed an Albatros D.V over Oostnieuwkerke.

On 1 April 1918, the Royal Naval Air Service was merged with the Army's Royal Flying Corps (RFC) to form the Royal Air Force, and No. 10 (Naval) Squadron became No. 210 Squadron RAF. A few months later, on 12 August, MacGregor gained his seventh and final victory by driving down another Albatros D.V east of Diksmuide. However, he was temporarily restored to the active list as a flight lieutenant on 10 April 1921, serving until 5 June.

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
1981, Plymouth
Occupation
Awards
Distinguished Flying Cross; Distinguished Service Cross (United Kingdom)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Norman MacGregor?

British WWI flying ace

When was Norman MacGregor born?

Norman MacGregor was born on 29 May 1896 in Chiswick.

When did Norman MacGregor die?

Norman MacGregor died in 1981 in Plymouth.

What was Norman MacGregor's occupation?

Norman MacGregor was a military personnel.

What nationality was Norman MacGregor?

Norman MacGregor was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Norman MacGregor

· Wikidata: Q7052534

· DBpedia: Norman MacGregor

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