Gilbert Hayton
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title:
Gilbert Hayton
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Gilbert McLean Hayton was a New Zealand fighter pilot and flying ace who flew in the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Second World War. He was officially credited with the destruction of at least five enemy aircraft. Born in Hāwera, Hayton joined the RAF in early 1939. After completing flight training, and initial service with units operating the Fairey Battle light bomber, he was posted to No. 266 Squadron, a fighter unit equipped with Supermarine Spitfires in August 1940. He subsequently flew
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New Zealand flying ace
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilbert_Hayton
date created:
2023-03-13T07:58:14Z
date modified:
2024-08-31T07:43:25Z
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