Bronco Lane

Michael Patrick Lane
Nickname(s)Bronco
Born(1945-07-22)22 July 1945
Manchester, England
Died22 March 2024(2024-03-22) (aged 78)
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch British Army
Years of service1961
RankMajor
UnitSpecial Air Service
Battles / warsAden Emergency
Dhofar Rebellion
Operation Banner
AwardsBritish Empire Medal
Military Medal
Other workMountaineer

Major Michael Patrick "Bronco" Lane, MM, BEM (22 July 1945 – 22 March 2024) was a British Army officer and author, known for his climbing expeditions which led to his summiting Mount Everest in 1976.