Stanley Orr's success was recognised by the awards of the Distinguished Service Cross and Two Bars, an Air Force Cross and a Mention in Despatches.
12 Facts About Stanley Orr
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Stanley Gordon Orr was born on 28 September 1916, in London, England.
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Stanley Orr became an ace in the following months, claiming seven aircraft shot down out of 30 claimed by his squadron.
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One of the first larger missions Stanley Orr took part in was providing the fighter cover for the Fairey Swordfish attack on the Italian fleet at Taranto.
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Stanley Orr was awarded his first Distinguished Service Cross for his service during these missions.
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In total, flying in the defence of Malta, Stanley Orr added five more victories to his record and was awarded a second DSC.
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On board Formidable, Stanley Orr's squadron provided the fighter cover for her Fairey Albacores and Fairey Swordfish during the Battle of Cape Matapan in March 1941 and the bombing of Tripoli.
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Stanley Orr was prevented from joining them in the Pacific when he contracted polio in March 1943.
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Stanley Orr spent 10 weeks at Pearl Harbor in an iron lung before making a complete recovery and was later sent home to Britain.
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In September 1944, Stanley Orr was posted to RNAS Henstridge as the chief flying instructor.
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Stanley Orr then served as a Royal Navy test pilot for two years and a half years.
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Stanley Orr was promoted to commander and his squadron was awarded the Boyd Trophy after being judged the most efficient squadron in the Fleet Air Arm.