William John Charles Kennedy-Cochran-Patrick | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 May 1896 Beith, Ayrshire, Scotland |
| Died | 26 September 1933 (aged 37) Baragwanath Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service |  British Army Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1915–1919 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | The Rifle Brigade Royal Flying Corps
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| Commands | No. 60 Squadron |
| Battles / wars | First World War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Order, Military Cross & Bar |
| Other work | Aerial surveys in South America, Burma, Iraq, and Africa |
Major William John Charles Kennedy-Cochran-Patrick DSO, MC & Bar (25 May 1896 – 26 September 1933) was a Scottish First World War flying ace, credited with 21 aerial victories. He was the leading ace flying the Spad VII fighter, and of No. 23 Squadron.[1] He later flew aerial surveys on three continents.[2]
- ^ "William John Charles Kennedy-Cochran-Patrick". aerodrome.com. Retrieved 8 September 2009.
- ^ Burke's Landed Gentry of Great Britain. p. 1131.