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Philip Lucas

1902 – 1981

English aviator and test pilot awarded the George Medal

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About Philip Lucas

Lived 1902 – 1981 (aged 79). Philip Lucas was a British aircraft pilot.

Philip Lucas GM (1902–1981) was an English aviator and test pilot who was awarded the George Medal for his courage and skill landing a damaged Hawker Typhoon prototype.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Epsom College
Awards
George Medal
Also known as
Philip Gadesden Lucas

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Philip Lucas's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Philip Lucas?

English aviator and test pilot awarded the George Medal (1902–1981)

When was Philip Lucas born?

Philip Lucas was born on 3 September 1902 in Bexleyheath, Kent.

When did Philip Lucas die?

Philip Lucas died on 18 December 1981 in Crawley.

What was Philip Lucas's occupation?

Philip Lucas was an aircraft pilot.

What nationality was Philip Lucas?

Philip Lucas was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Philip Lucas

· Wikidata: Q7183993

· DBpedia: Philip Lucas

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