Paul Farnes
British flying ace
About Paul Farnes
Lived 1918 – 2020 (aged 101). Paul Farnes was a British fighter pilot.
Paul Caswell Powe Farnes, (16 July 1918 – 28 January 2020) was a British Royal Air Force fighter pilot, and Second World War flying ace. He flew during the Battle of Britain as one of "The Few", piloting Hawker Hurricane and Supermarine Spitfire aircraft. He scored 8 kills (comprising 7 solo and 2 shared aircraft destroyed, 2 'probables', and 11 damaged).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Paul Farnes?
British flying ace (1918–2020)
When was Paul Farnes born?
Paul Farnes was born on 16 July 1918 in Boscombe.
When did Paul Farnes die?
Paul Farnes died on 28 January 2020 in Chichester.
What was Paul Farnes's occupation?
Paul Farnes was a fighter pilot.
What nationality was Paul Farnes?
Paul Farnes was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paul Farnes. https://biography.guide/paul-farnes/
MLA: "Paul Farnes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/paul-farnes/.
Chicago: "Paul Farnes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/paul-farnes/.
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