Stanley Orr
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Stanley Orr
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Stanley Gordon Orr, was the highest scoring fighter ace of the Royal Navy during the Second World War. Flying with the Fleet Air Arm he was credited with the destruction of 17 aircraft. His success was recognised by the awards of the Distinguished Service Cross and Two Bars, an Air Force Cross and a Mention in Despatches. Orr took part in campaigns over Norway and Dunkirk in 1940 and then moved to the Mediterranean aboard HMS Illustrious. During this time he was involved in the Battle of Taranto
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Flying Ace and Royal Navy Commander 1916-2003
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanley_Orr
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2024-03-14T09:16:16Z
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