Eric William Wright | |
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| Nickname(s) | Ricky Wright[1] |
| Born | 21 September 1919 Cherry Hinton, Cambridge, England |
| Died | 5 November 2007 (aged 88) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1939–1973 |
| Rank | Air Commodore |
| Service number | Airman: 748522 Officer: 64870 |
| Commands | RAF Cottesmore (1964–65) RAF Coningsby (1963–64) RAF North Coates (1958–59) No. 54 Squadron (1948–49) No. 92 Squadron (1947) No. 91 Squadron (1946–47) No. 605 Squadron (1942) No. 232 Squadron (1942) |
| Battles / wars | Second World War |
| Awards | Commander of the Order of the British Empire Distinguished Flying Cross Distinguished Flying Medal King's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air Air Efficiency Award |
| Spouse(s) |
Katherine Skingley (m. 1946) |
Air Commodore Eric William "Ricky" Wright, CBE, DFC, DFM, AE (21 September 1919 – 5 November 2007) was a senior officer in the Royal Air Force[2] who flew Hurricanes with No. 605 Squadron in the Battle of Britain.