Hamilton Upton joined the RAF in 1939 and when his training was completed was posted to No 43 Squadron.
16 Facts About Hamilton Upton
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Hamilton Upton flew Supermarine Spitfire fighters extensively during the Battle of Britain, during which he achieved all of his aerial victories.
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Hamilton Upton was granted a six-year short service commission two months later as an acting pilot officer on probation.
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Hamilton Upton then went to No 14 Flying Training School at Kinloss, completing this phase of training by the start of February 1940.
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Hamilton Upton's rank was confirmed at the same time, although he remained on probation.
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On 8 February 1940, Hamilton Upton was posted to No 43 Squadron.
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Hamilton Upton's Hurricane developed an engine fault immediately afterwards and he had to make an emergency landing at Whitwell on the Isle of Wight.
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In December 1940, Hamilton Upton was assigned to the RAF's Central Flying School at Upavon to undergo training as an instructor.
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Hamilton Upton spent the next several months on instructing duties, both in the United Kingdom and in Canada, and was promoted to flight lieutenant on 1 February 1942.
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Hamilton Upton received medical treatment, including surgery, for his back.
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Hamilton Upton spent the final year of the war as a fighter controller with No 84 Group, part of the Second Tactical Air Force.
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In July 1945, with the war in Europe now over, Hamilton Upton transferred to the Royal Canadian Air Force.
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Hamilton Upton served in the RCAF until 1953, at which time he retired from military service.
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Hamilton Upton died there of a brain aneurysm on 1 August 1965, aged 53.
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Hamilton Upton was buried at Robie Street Cemetery in Truro.
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Hamilton Upton is credited with having shot down eleven German aircraft, which included one shared with other pilots.