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George C "Grumpy" Unwin - Pilot Profile - George Unwin

George C "Grumpy" Unwin

Victories : 10
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Country : UK
Fought in : WW2
Fought for : Allied
Died : 28th June 2006


Awarded the Distinguished Service OrderAwarded the Distinguished Flying MedalAwarded a Bar to the Distinguished Flying Medal
Distinguished
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Distinguished
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Bar to the
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George Unwin joined the RAF in 1929, and in 1936 was posted to Duxford with 19 Squadron as a Sergeant Pilot. He was one of the first pilots in the RAF to fly the Spitfire. With the outbreak of war 19 Squadron moved to Hornchurch and George, now one of the Squadron's most experienced pilots, took part in the great air battles over France and Dunkirk, scoring 3 and a half victories. He flew with 19 Squadron continuously during the whole of the Battle of Britain. He was commissioned in 1941. After a period instructing, he resumed operations, flying Mosquitoes with 16 Squadron. George finished the war with 13 victories, 2 shared, 2 unconfirmed, and 2 probables. He died 28th June 2006.

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 Spitfires of No.19 Squadron RAF, including Flt Sgt George Unwin (QV-H) attack a formation of He111 bombers during the Battle of Britain. Battle of Britain by Graeme Lothian.Click For DetailsDHM1763

George C "Grumpy" Unwin



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