Wulstan Joseph Tempest | |
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Born | Ackworth, Yorkshire, England | 22 January 1891
Died | 1966 (aged 74–75) |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army Royal Air Force |
Years of service | 1914–1919 |
Rank | Major |
Unit | King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry No. 39 Squadron RFC |
Commands | No. 100 Squadron RFC/RAF No. 36 Squadron RAF No. 101 Squadron RAF |
Battles/wars | World War I • Western Front |
Awards | Distinguished Service Order Military Cross |
Major Wulstan Joseph Tempest, DSO, MC (22 January 1891 – 1966)[1] was a British First World War pilot with the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force. He was celebrated for shooting down a Zeppelin R Class airship over Potters Bar in October 1916.[2]