Sydney Carlin | |
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| Nickname(s) | Timbertoes |
| Born | 1889 Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 9 May 1941 (aged 51–52) Peterborough, Soke of Peterborough, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | British Army Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1908–1909 1915–1924 1940–1941 |
| Rank | Pilot Officer |
| Unit | |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Military Cross Distinguished Flying Cross Distinguished Conduct Medal |
Sydney "Timbertoes" Carlin, MC, DFC, DCM (1889 – 9 May 1941) was a British flying ace of the First World War, despite having previously lost a leg during the Battle of the Somme. He returned to the Royal Air Force in the Second World War, serving as an air gunner during the Battle of Britain.