Hugh Dundas, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Hugh Dundas

Fighter pilot and businessman

Date of Birth: 22-Jul-1920

Place of Birth: Doncaster, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 10-Jul-1995

Profession: aircraft pilot

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Sir Hugh Spencer Lisle Dundas, (22 July 1920 – 10 July 1995), nicknamed "Cocky", was a fighter pilot in the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Second World War and later a senior broadcasting executive.
He was promoted to squadron leader and awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross at the age of 21, advanced to wing commander at 22 and, at 23, was awarded the Distinguished Service Order and became one of the youngest group captains in the RAF.
Dundas retired from the RAF in 1949, and was knighted in 1987 for his services to business and the media.