Will Hubbard
Will Hubbard | |
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| Born | 25 February 1895 Todmorden, West Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 1 July 1969 (aged 74) Carlton, Victoria, Australia |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom Australia |
| Branch | British Army Royal Navy Royal Air Force Royal Australian Air Force |
| Years of service | 1914–1919 1939–1945 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Warwickshire Yeomanry No. 3 Squadron RNAS Royal Naval Armoured Car Division No. 3 Squadron RAF |
| Battles / wars | World War I • Western Front • Gallipoli campaign World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross |
Captain Will Hubbard DFC (25 February 1895 – 1 July 1969) was a British World War I aviation equipment developer and flying ace. He fought in the Gallipoli campaign prior to his aviation career. In 1916, he was sent to England to work on developing self-ejecting parachutes and new aircraft. In latter 1917, he earned his pilot's wings, and would go on to be credited with ten aerial victories. In later life, he developed the first model of Holden automobile.