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Cecil Lewis

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  • Born
    March 29, 1898 · Claughton, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England, UK
  • Died
    January 27, 1997 · Marylebone, London, England, UK
  • Birth name
    Cecil Arthur Lewis

Biography

    • As well as being an author, director, & one of the founders of the BBC, was one of the last known ace fighter pilots of the first World War. He served in No. 56 Squadron of the RFC/RAF. He is credited with victories over 8 German planes.
      - IMDb mini biography by: Anonymous

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  • Spouses
      Frances Lowe(October 21, 1960 - January 27, 1997) (his death)
      Olga Burnett(November 5, 1942 - 1950) (divorced)
      Evdekia Dmitrievna Horvath(1921 - 1940) (divorced, 2 children)

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  • Flew S.E.5s in the Royal Flying Corps and received the Military Cross.
  • Was also one of the founders of BBC Radio.
  • His wartime aircraft was S.E.5 A4853.
  • Was the last surviving WWI Ace.
  • Worked as a reporter for the Daily Mail in 1956.

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