Hugh Dowding

Hugh Dowding

Hugh Dowding (24 April 1882 – 15 February 1970) was a British officer in the Royal Air Force during World War II. He was the commander of RAF Fighter Command during the Battle of Britain. He played a very important role in Britain's defence, and hence, the defeat of Hitler's plan to invade Britain.

Hugh Dowding Media

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  Queen Elizabeth and King George VI with Dowding in 1940

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  Dowding (in the Bowler hat) with some of The Few

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  Lord Dowding laying the foundation stone of the RAF chapel, now known as St. George's Chapel of Remembrance, at RAF Biggin Hill in 1951

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  Memorial to Hugh Dowding, Moffat

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  Lord Dowding statue, St Clement Danes, the Strand, London

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  Memorial at Royal Tunbridge Wells

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  Heraldic achievement of Hugh Dowding - Torse, Orders, Coronet, Eagle by sodacan.