Cecil Arthur Lewis
Squadron Leader Cecil Arthur Lewis | |
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Cecil Arthur Lewis c. 1916 | |
| Born | 29 March 1898 Birkenhead, United Kingdom |
| Died | 27 January 1997 (aged 98) London, United Kingdom |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1915–1919 1939–1945 |
| Rank | Squadron Leader |
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| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Military Cross |
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| Children | 2 |
| Other work | Flight instructor A founding executive of the British Broadcasting Company Journalist for the Daily Mail Author |
Cecil Arthur Lewis MC (29 March 1898 – 27 January 1997) was a British fighter ace who flew with No. 56 Squadron RAF in the First World War, and was credited with destroying eight enemy aircraft. He went on to be a founding executive of the British Broadcasting Company and to enjoy a long career as a writer, notably of the aviation classic Sagittarius Rising, some scenes from which were represented in the film Aces High.