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Howard Blatchford (Howard Peter Blatchford) was born on 25 February, 1912 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Discover Howard Blatchford's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 31 years old?
| Popular As |
Howard Peter Blatchford |
| Occupation |
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| Age |
31 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
25 February 1912 |
| Birthday |
25 February |
| Birthplace |
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Date of death |
(1943-05-03) |
| Died Place |
Amsterdam, German-occupied Netherlands |
| Nationality |
Canada |
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Howard Blatchford Height, Weight & Measurements
At 31 years old, Howard Blatchford height not available right now. We will update Howard Blatchford's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Howard Blatchford Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Howard Blatchford worth at the age of 31 years old? Howard Blatchford’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from Canada. We have estimated
Howard Blatchford's net worth
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
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Timeline
Blatchford became commanding officer of No. 257 Squadron RAF in July 1941. He was promoted to wing commander in September that year, becoming wing leader of the Digby Wing. On 23 September 1941, John Gillespie Magee, the author of the famous flying poem "High Flight," arrived at Digby for his first operational posting, on RCAF 412 Squadron. On 12 October 1941, Magee's squadron moved from the Digby aerodrome to the nearby RAF Wellingore, from which he was operating when he died. Blatchford finished his tour of duty in April 1942, returning to operations in February 1943 as wing leader of the Coltishall Wing. On 29 March 1943 his Spitfires propeller was hit by Flak splinters during morning sortie (ca. 08.45-10.30), FB/Cat.A, but he landed safely. On 4 April 1943 leading 167 Squadron in the area of Rotterdam, his Spitfire was severely hit by JG 1 fighter with cannon and MG fire. Sortie was covering 24 Venturas attacking Rotterdam between 18.20 a 20.00 hrs.
Leading the Coltishall Wing to escort bombers attacking a power station in Amsterdam, Blatchford was shot down and killed in action on 3 May 1943 by Obfw. Hans Ehlers of II Gruppe, Jagdgeschwader 1. His body was never found. He is commemorated on the Air Forces Memorial at Runnymede.
In December 1940, Blatchford was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross:
Wing Commander Howard Peter "Cowboy" Blatchford, DFC (25 February 1912 – 3 May 1943) was a flying ace, who achieved the first Canadian victory in World War II.
Blatchford was born in Edmonton, Alberta on 25 February 1912, and enlisted in the Royal Air Force in February 1936. He was posted to No. 41 Squadron RAF in early 1937. In April 1940 he was posted to No. 212 Squadron RAF, flying photo-reconnaissance operations. In June he joined the Photographic Development Unit as a flight commander, later transferring to No. 17 Squadron RAF in September, flying Hawker Hurricanes. He soon joined No. 257 Squadron RAF, under the command of Squadron Leader Robert Stanford Tuck.
