Alfred Lammer

Alfred Lammer

DFC and Bar
Birth nameAlfred Ritter von Lammer
Born(1909-11-28)28 November 1909
Linz, Austria
Died4 October 2000(2000-10-04) (aged 90)
Southwark, London
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branch Royal Air Force
Years of service1940–1945
RankSquadron Leader
Service number81940
Battles / warsWorld War II
AwardsDFC and Bar
Other workPhotographer

Squadron Leader Alfred Lammer DFC and Bar (28 November 1909 – 4 October 2000) was an Austrian-born airman who flew with the Royal Air Force in World War II. He flew with RAF Fighter Command between 10 July and 31 October 1940, thereby qualifying for the Battle of Britain clasp to the 1939–45 campaign star.[1] On the official Royal Air Force list of Battle of Britain combatants he is recorded as being stateless.[2]

In later life he became a renowned photographer and teacher.

  1. ^ "The Airmen's Stories – P/O A Lammer". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 6 January 2013.
  2. ^ "Battle of Britain – Roll of Honour". Archived from the original on 17 May 2015. Retrieved 6 January 2013.