Kenneth Malise Saint Clair Graeme Leask | |
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Born | 30 October 1896 Southsea, Hampshire, England |
Died | 24 April 1974 (aged 77) |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/branch | Royal Air Force |
Rank | Captain (later Air Vice-Marshal) |
Unit | No. 41 Squadron RFC, No. 42 Squadron RFC, No. 84 Squadron RAF |
Awards | Military Cross with Bar |
Air Vice-Marshal Kenneth Malise Saint Clair Graeme Leask began his career as a World War I flying ace credited with eight aerial victories. He flew over 100 sorties, and survived being shot down three times. He attained the rank of Captain, and position as Flight Commander, in No. 84 Squadron. He remained in the RAF after the war, finally ascending to Director General of the Air Ministry and attaining the rank of Air Vice-Marshal.[1]