David Coke

Military Person

1915 – 1941

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Who was David Coke?

The Honourable David Arthur Coke DFC, was a Flight Lieutenant in the Royal Air Force Reserve during the Second World War, and is considered a flying ace, being credited with 2 destroyed, 2 probables and 2 damaged. He was known in popular culture for his friendship with the author Roald Dahl while serving in the Royal Air Force.

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Born
Dec 4, 1915
Norfolk
Nationality
  • United Kingdom
Education
  • Trinity College, Cambridge
Died
1941
Libya
Resting place
Knightsbridge War Cemetery

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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