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Tony Bartley | |
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Birth name | Anthony Charles Bartley |
Born | Dacca, British India | 28 March 1919
Died | 18 April 2001 | (aged 82)
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | Royal Air Force |
Years of service | 1939–1946 |
Rank | Squadron Leader |
Unit | No. 92 Squadron RAF No. 74 Squadron RAF |
Commands | No. 111 Squadron RAF |
Battles / wars | Second World War |
Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross & Bar |
Spouse(s) | |
Children | 4 (including Melanie Bartley) |
Relations | Lex Shrapnel (grandson) |
Other work | Test pilot, television and film executive, and author |
Anthony Charles Bartley, DFC & Bar (28 March 1919 – 18 April 2001) was a British film and television executive, and fighter pilot. As a Royal Air Force (RAF) Spitfire pilot, Bartley was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his actions during the Battle of Britain, during which he became a fighter ace.