Norman MacGregor
Norman Miers MacGregor | |
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Born |
29 May 1896 Chiswick, London, England |
Died | Unknown |
Allegiance | England |
Service/branch | Aviation |
Rank | Flight lieutenant |
Unit | No. 6 Squadron RNAS, No. 210 Squadron RAF |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross |
Flight Lieutenant Norman Miers MacGregor (born 29 May 1896, date of death unknown) was a British World War I flying ace credited with seven aerial victories. MacGregor was credited in shooting down German ace Kurt Wolff on September 15, 1917.[1][2] He flew in the Royal Naval Air Service's 6 Naval Air Squad for his first four victories and the 10 Naval Air Squad for his last three.
Aircraft
MacGregor flew a Sopwith Camel through his career as a pilot. In his plane he shot down seven enemy planes and was awarded a Distinguished Service Cross on December 12, 1917.
Distinguished Service Cross
MacGregor was awarded a Distinguished Service Cross for his skill and courage in aerial combat. On December 12, 1917 his squadron came across six Albatross scouts at 14,000 feet and they engaged. He engaged an Albatross which was attacking a fellow RNAS pilot and caused the enemy to crash.
Victories
MacGregor has been credited with seven victories which are: June 28, 1917 against a DFW C August 17, 1917 against an Aviatik C August 20, 1917 against an Albatross D.V August 22, 1917 against an Albatross D.III September 15, 1917 against a Fokker DR.I December 10, 1917 against an Albatross D.V August 12, 1917 against an Albatross D.V. His victory on September 15, 1917 occurred against Kurt Wolff, a German ace, who was flying the first Fokker DR.I in combat.[2]