15 Facts About Roy Dutton

Roy Dutton flew Hurricanes during the Second World War and was credited with 19 confirmed aerial victories.

On 24 August 1936, Dutton was commissioned into the Royal Air Force as an acting pilot officer.

Roy Dutton was promoted to flight lieutenant on 3 September 1940.

Roy Dutton was promoted to substantive squadron leader on 9 December 1943.

Roy Dutton remained in the Royal Air Force following the end of the Second World War.

Roy Dutton was later granted seniority in that rank from 1 June 1944.

Roy Dutton relinquished the acting rank of wing commander on 1 November 1947.

Roy Dutton was promoted to substantive wing commander on 1 July 1950 and to group captain on 1 July 1957.

Roy Dutton retired from the Royal Air Force on 3 December 1970 and was allowed to retain the rank of air commodore.

Roy Dutton received a number of decorations during the Second World War.

Roy Dutton was appointed Aide-de-Camp to Queen Elizabeth II on 16 February 1965, and relinquished the appointment on 3 December 1970.

Roy Dutton, realising the danger to the formation, ordered two aircraft of his own section to attack the bombers whilst he climbed and engaged the Messerschmitts until the attack on the bombers was completed.

Roy Dutton then dived away, and flying west sighted and shot down a Heinkel 111 with his remaining ammunition.

Roy Dutton has displayed initiative, gallantry and a complete disregard for his own safety.

Roy Dutton has displayed splendid qualities of leadership and courage, with a complete disregard for his own safety.