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| Name: |
Norman MacMillan |
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| Country: |
Scotland |
| Rank: |
Captain |
| Service: |
Royal Flying Corps |
| Units: |
45 |
| Victories: |
9 |
| Born: |
09 August 1892 |
| Place of Birth: |
Glasgow |
| Died: |
05 August 1976 |
| Place of Death: |
Truro, Cornwall |
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The son of John Campbell and Jeanie (Hamilton) MacMillan, Norman MacMillan was educated at Allan Glen's School and the Royal Technical College. From 1914 to 1916 he served with the Highland Light Infantry in Belgium and France. He transferred to the Royal Flying Corps in 1916 and was a Flight Officer on 27 February 1917. Post-war he was a well known test pilot in the United Kingdom and served with the Royal Air Force during World War II. He retired with the rank of Wing Commander in 1958.
1901 residence was Duirnish, Invernesshire. |
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| Military Cross (MC) |
T./2nd Lt. (T./Capt.) Norman MacMillan, Gen. List and R.F.C.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has shot down in flames three enemy planes, and has driven down out of control six other machines. He has by his skill and courage afforded, a magnificent example to all ranks with whom he has come into contact.
Supplement to the London Gazette, 18 July 1918 (30801/8465) |
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| Victories |
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Date |
Time |
Unit |
Aircraft |
Opponent |
Location |
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05 Jun 1917 |
1015 |
45 |
Sopwith 1½ Strutter 1 |
Albatros D.III (OOC) |
Menin |
| 2 |
21 Aug 1917 |
1025 |
45 |
Sopwith 1½ Strutter (B2583) 2 |
DFW C (DESF) |
E of Ploegsteert Wood |
| 3 |
25 Aug 1917 |
1930 |
45 |
Sopwith Camel (B3917) |
Albatros D.III (OOC) |
Polygon Wood |
| 4 |
03 Sep 1917 |
0935 |
45 |
Sopwith Camel (B6236) |
Albatros D.III (DESF) |
Tenbrielen |
| 5 |
10 Sep 1917 |
1720 |
45 |
Sopwith Camel (B6236) |
DFW C (OOC) |
Houthoulst Forest |
| 6 |
11 Sep 1917 |
1525 |
45 |
Sopwith Camel |
Fokker DR.I (OOC) |
E of Langemarck |
| 7 |
11 Sep 1917 |
1525 |
45 |
Sopwith Camel |
Fokker DR.I (OOC) |
E of Langemarck |
| 8 |
15 Oct 1917 |
1150 |
45 |
Sopwith Camel |
C (OOC) |
Houthoulst Forest |
| 9 |
20 Oct 1917 |
1240 |
45 |
Sopwith Camel |
Albatros D.V (DESF) |
Kastelhoek |
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| 1 |
Observer 2/Lt PF Webb |
| 2 |
Observer 2/Lt RSV Morris |
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| Books |
- Offensive Patrol
- The Story of the RNAS, RFC and RAF in Italy, 1917-18; Norman Macmillan / Unknown Binding / Jarrold
- Into the Blue (Literature and History of Aviation Series)
- Norman MacMillan / Hardcover / Ayer Co Pub 1971
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