| Aubrey Beauclerk Ellwood | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 July 1897 Oakham, Rutland, England |
| Died | 20 December 1992 |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | Royal Naval Air Service Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1916–1952 |
| Rank | Air Marshal |
| Commands held | No. 5 Squadron No. 18 Group Bomber Command Transport Command |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Cross |
Air Marshal Sir Aubrey Beauclerk Ellwood KCB DSC RAF (3 July 1897 – 20 December 1992) was a senior Royal Air Force commander.
Educated at Marlborough College, Ellwood joined the Royal Naval Air Service in 1916.[1] During his service as a fighter pilot in World War I, he scored ten victories (all in the Sopwith Camel) to become a double ace, winning his DSC in the process.[2] Having been awarded one of the first permanent commissions in the Royal Air Force in 1919, he was appointed Officer Commanding No. 5 Squadron in India in 1932 before returning to the UK in 1937 to join the Directing Staff at the RAF Staff College.[1]
He served in World War II as Deputy Director of Bomber Operations before becoming Air Officer Commanding No. 18 Group in January 1943 and then Senior Air Staff Officer at Headquarters Coastal Command in March 1944.[1] He completed his was service as Director-General of Personnel.[1]
After the War Ellwood was appointed the Air Officer Commanding in Chief Bomber Command.[1] His next and last tour was as Air Officer Commanding in Chief Transport Command before retiring in January 1952.[1]
In retirement he became Deputy Lieutenant of Somerset.[1]
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir Hugh Saunders |
Commander-in-Chief Bomber Command 1947–1950 |
Succeeded by Sir Hugh Lloyd |
| Preceded by Sir Brian Baker |
Commander-in-Chief Transport Command 1950–1952 |
Succeeded by Robert Blucke |