Richard Hope Hillary | |
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Born | Sydney, Australia | 20 April 1919
Died | 8 January 1943 near Greenlaw, Scotland | (aged 23)
Allegiance | United Kingdom, British Empire |
Service/ | Royal Air Force |
Years of service | 1939–1943 |
Rank | Flight Lieutenant |
Unit | No. 603 Squadron RAF |
Battles/wars |
Flight Lieutenant Richard Hope Hillary (20 April 1919 – 8 January 1943) was an Anglo-Australian Royal Air Force fighter pilot during the Second World War. He wrote the book The Last Enemy about his experiences during the Battle of Britain.