Robert Wendell McNair | |
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| Nickname(s) | Buck |
| Born | 15 May 1919 Springfield, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Died | 15 January 1971 (aged 51) London, England |
| Allegiance | Canada |
| Service | Royal Canadian Air Force |
| Years of service | 1940–1971 |
| Rank | Group Captain |
| Commands | 126 Wing No. 421 Squadron RCAF No. 416 Squadron RCAF |
| Battles / wars | Second World War Korean War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Order Distinguished Flying Cross & Two Bars Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct Legion of Honour (France) Croix de Guerre (France) |
Group Captain Robert Wendell "Buck" McNair, DSO, DFC & Two Bars (15 May 1919 – 15 January 1971) was a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) flying ace of the Second World War, with 16 or 16.5 victories and five probables.[1]
- ^ "Robert Wendell "Buck" McNair". acesofww2.com. Retrieved 27 December 2014.