11 Facts About Edward Pennell

Edward Pennell returned to military service during World War II.

Edward Pennell was commissioned as a temporary second lieutenant to serve in the Royal Flying Corps on 5 August 1916, and was appointed a flying officer on 28 November.

Edward Pennell accounted for two further reconnaissance aircraft driven down out of control; firstly on 23 December 1917 north of St Quentin, shared with Second Lieutenant William H Brown, and secondly in January 1918 over Villers-Outreaux.

Edward Pennell's final total was a balloon and two aircraft destroyed and two aircraft driven down out of control.

Edward Pennell was promoted to lieutenant in February 1918, but was hospitalized the following day, ending his active service.

Edward Pennell was eventually transferred to the unemployed list in January 1919.

Edward Pennell returned to Clacton-on-Sea where he went into business, becoming a property developer, and a partner in a restaurant, and two cinemas.

Edward Pennell was granted a commission in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve "for the duration of hostilities" as a probationary pilot officer on 16 January 1940.

Edward Pennell was granted the war substantive rank of flying officer on 31 August 1940, and was promoted to flight lieutenant on 1 June 1942.

Edward Pennell served as a liaison officer at a flying school in the United States, but eventually relinquished his commission on account of ill-health on 23 August 1944.

Edward Pennell was a member of the Royal Air Forces Association, the Clacton Club, and the local Conservative Club, and was a keen golfer and fisherman.