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Major Lanoe G. Hawker VC (1890-1916) was the first British ace, the commander of the first British fighter squadron and the first airman to receive the Victoria Cross. He was significant for many contributions to military aviation at the beginning of World War I, including everything from aviators boots, portable hangers, ring gun sights and gun mounts. He also was involved in many heroic actions, including the bombing of the Zeppelin sheds at Gontrode and the seven aerial victories for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross. He died 23 November, 1916 , at the age of 25, in a dogfight with Manfred von Richthofen, the Red Baron.
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When was Lanoe Hawker born?
Lanoe Hawker was born on 1890-12-30.
When did Lanoe Hawker die?
Lanoe Hawker died on 1916-11-23.
What has the author T M Hawker written?
T. M. Hawker has written: 'Hawker, VC'
What actors and actresses appeared in Hawker - 2008?
The cast of Hawker - 2008 includes: Syd Brisbane as Hawker
When was Hawker College created?
Hawker College was created in 1976.
When was James Hawker born?
James Hawker was born in 1836.
When did James Hawker die?
James Hawker died in 1921.
When did Thomas Hawker die?
Thomas Hawker died in 1722.
When was Common Hawker created?
Common Hawker was created in 1758.
When was Jackie Hawker born?
Jackie Hawker was born in 1981.
When was Hawker Britton created?
Hawker Britton was created in 1997.
When did Dennis Hawker die?
Dennis Hawker died in 2003.
