Following his time as a test pilot the Air Commodore commanded No 29 Squadron during the Battle of Britain where he flew Blemheim's and later, Beaufighters.

BBC: A tribute to a WWII flying great

The old 201 Squadron standard is due to be laid up in Guernsey's Town Church during the Battle of Britain week parade in September.

BBC: Squadron's standard to be laid up in a Guernsey Church

The parade, including members of the squadron, is due to take place on Sunday, 12 September, three days after the Battle of Britain air display.

BBC: Squadron's standard to be laid up in a Guernsey Church