Hugh Dowding a controversial chap, who stood up to authority, cared about his men, referring to them as his 'chicks'. He was accredited with winning the Battle of Britain and knighted for his efforts. Later in life he became out spoken on spiritualism believing he was reincarnated and spoke to dead RAF pilots in his sleep.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Air Chief Marshall
Hugh Dowding a controversial chap, who stood up to authority, cared about his men, referring to them as his 'chicks'. He was accredited with winning the Battle of Britain and knighted for his efforts. Later in life he became out spoken on spiritualism believing he was reincarnated and spoke to dead RAF pilots in his sleep.