Hugh Dundas

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Hugh Dundas
1920 – 1995
Allegiance Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom
Service/branch Flag of the Royal Air Force Royal Air Force
Years of service 1938 – ?
Rank Group Captain
Battles/wars World War II

Sir Hugh Dundas (1920-1995), nicknamed "Cocky", was a World War II fighter pilot in the Royal Air Force. At the age of 24, he was the youngest person to hold the rank of Group Captain.

Fascinated by the idea of flying from a childhood, he joined the Auxiliary Air Force straight from school in 1938.

Dundas flew - and was shot down - during the Battle of Britain. Surviving this, he went on to fly fighters in North Africa and in the invasions of Sicily and Italy. He was Promoted to Squadron Leader at 21, to Wing Commander at 22, and in 1945, ended the war as a Group Captain. Dundas was one of the most highly respected officers in the RAF.

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