About Robert A. Birkbeck
Lived 1898 – 1938 (aged 39). Robert A. Birkbeck was a British flying ace.
Captain Robert Alexander Birkbeck (8 October 1898 – 9 January 1938), was a British World War I flying ace credited with 10 aerial victories. He was appointed a flying officer in the Royal Flying Corps on 7 May 1917. He was confirmed in his rank on 1 June 1917. He joined No. 1 Squadron RFC on 10 June 1917. Birkbeck left the front for England in February 1918.
Post-war Birkbeck was transferred to the unemployed list on 23 May 1919, but was granted a short service commission on 8 June 1920, when he was promoted from flying officer to flight lieutenant, later amended to date from 12 May 1920.
Birkbeck later became shipbroker, and resided at Stack House, Oxted, until his death on 9 January 1938.
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Who was Robert A. Birkbeck?
British flying ace (1898–1938)
When was Robert A. Birkbeck born?
Robert A. Birkbeck was born on 8 October 1898 in Bournemouth.
When did Robert A. Birkbeck die?
Robert A. Birkbeck died on 9 January 1938 in Oxted.
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Robert A. Birkbeck was a flying ace.
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Robert A. Birkbeck was British.
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