George Hackwill, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

George Hackwill

English flying ace

Date of Birth: 22-Dec-1892

Place of Birth: Langtree, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 04-Jul-1954

Profession: politician, air force officer

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Captain George Henry Hackwill (22 December 1892 – 4 July 1954) was an English World War I flying ace credited with nine aerial victories.
His most notable victory was his role in shooting down a German Gotha G.V, over Essex on the night of 28 January 1918.
This was the first victory ever achieved in combat between aircraft at night.