Thomas Rose | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | "Tommy" |
| Born | 27 January 1895 Chilbolton, Hampshire |
| Died | 20 June 1968 (aged 73) Alderney, Channel Islands |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1917–1927 |
| Rank | Flight Lieutenant |
| Unit | No. 64 Squadron RFC No. 43 Squadron RAF |
| Battles/wars | World War I • Western Front |
| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross |
| Other work | Test pilot |
Thomas Rose DFC (27 January 1895 – 20 June 1968) was a British flying ace in World War I, credited with 11 victories.[1] Better known as "Tommy" Rose, he also won the King's Cup Air Race in 1935 and from 1939 to 1945 was Chief Test Pilot with Phillips & Powis Aircraft Ltd. – renamed Miles Aircraft Ltd. in 1943.