Ronald McClintock
| Ronald Saint Clair McClintock | |
|---|---|
| Born |
13 July 1898 Rathvinden House, County Carlow[citation needed] |
| Died |
22 June 1922 London[citation needed] |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
Royal Field Artillery; Royal Flying Corps Royal Air Force |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | No. 2 Squadron RFC, No. 64 Squadron RFC |
| Commands held | No. 3 Squadron RAF |
| Awards | Military Cross |
Major Ronald Saint Clair McClintock (born 13 July 1898 - 22 June 1922) was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.[1][2]
McClintock was originally a second lieutenant in the West Lancashire Brigade before transferring to the Royal Flying Corps. He began as an observer gunner in 2 Squadron in December 1915. He then became a pilot. In July 1917, he was posted to 64 Squadron as a flight commander. He drove down an LVG reconnaissance on 18 March 1918. He followed this up by destroying two German fighters on 23 March, another recon plane on the 24th, and an Albatros D.V on 2 April. He took command of 3 Squadron later that month.[3]
References
Above the Trenches: a Complete Record of the Fighter Aces and Units of the British Empire Air Forces 1915-1920. Christopher F. Shores, Norman L. R. Franks, Russell Guest. Grub Street, 1990. ISBN 0-948817-19-4, ISBN 978-0-948817-19-9.
Sources of information
- ↑ Above the Trenches: A Complete Record of the Fighter Aces and Units of the British Empire Air Forces 1915-1920. p. 266.
- ↑ http://www.theaerodrome.com/aces/england/mcclintock.php Retrieved 7 February 2010.
- ↑ Above the Trenches: A Complete Record of the Fighter Aces and Units of the British Empire Air Forces 1915-1920. p. 266.