Malcolm C. McGregor
Malcolm McGregor | |
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McGregor in 1934 | |
| Born | 4 March 1896 Vicinity of Hunterville, New Zealand |
| Died | 19 February 1936 (aged 39) Wellington, New Zealand |
| Allegiance | New Zealand |
| Branch | Aviation |
| Rank | Squadron Leader |
| Unit | No. 54 Squadron RFC, No. 85 Squadron RAF |
| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross with Bar |
| Other work | Aviation pioneer in New Zealand; long distance air racer |
Captain Malcolm Charles McGregor DFC* (4 March 1896 – 19 February 1936) was a New Zealand born World War I flying ace. He was credited with 11 victories during the war. Postwar, he was an aviation pioneer in his home country, a competitor in intercontinental air racing and held the rank of squadron leader in the New Zealand Territorial Air Force.
Appointed a director, technical adviser and service manager for the new national airline, Union Airways which became NAC, he died in Wellington Hospital following a flying accident in a company aircraft just before his 40th birthday.