Tony Bartley
Tony Bartley | |
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Bartley in 1957 | |
| Birth name | Anthony Charles Bartley |
| Born | 28 March 1919 Dacca, British India |
| Died | 18 April 2001 (aged 82) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1939–1946 |
| Rank | Squadron Leader |
| Unit | No. 92 Squadron RAF No. 74 Squadron RAF |
| Commands | No. 111 Squadron RAF |
| Battles / wars | Second World War |
| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross & Bar |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 4 (including Melanie Bartley) |
| Relations | Lex Shrapnel (grandson) |
| Other work | Test pilot, television and film executive, and author |
Anthony Charles Bartley, DFC & Bar (28 March 1919 – 18 April 2001) was a British film and television executive, and fighter pilot. As a Royal Air Force (RAF) Spitfire pilot, Bartley was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his actions during the Battle of Britain, during which he became a fighter ace.