Hilton-Barber was born in Craddock,[1] the son of Harry Atherstone Hilton-Barber and Celia Andrews. Barber served during World War II in the Squadron 250 of the RAF on the Western front in 1942. He went on to command Squadron 450 / RAAF November 1942 until March 1943. Although it was considered to have achieved 5 wins, it seems that this total is only 3. He received a DFC in February 1943 and was transferred to the SAAF with the rank of lieutenant colonel. After the war, he became the Federal Director of Civil Aviation in Southern Rhodesia.[2]
His two brothers, Roger and Harry, were also fighter pilots. He had two sons, Miles and Geoff, who went blind from a genetic condition but became adventurers.[3]
During operations in the Western Desert this officer displayed great skill and unflagging devotion to duty. As flight and squadron commander his steady judgment and high morale proved a tower of strength. In 1 flight during the battle of El Alamein, Squadron Leader Barber destroyed 3 Junkers 87's. His example has been worthy of high praise.[4]
Referencesedit
^Shores, C; Williams C. Aces High: A Tribute to the Most Notable Fighter Pilots. Grub Street. p. 101. ISBN1-898697-00-0.
^"Barber's biography". Ciel de Gloire. Ciel de Gloire. 15 November 2015. Retrieved 15 November 2015.
^"Overcoming Your Circumstance | Miles Hilton-Barber". MeanderApparel. 30 March 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
maurice, hilton, barber, maurice, clinton, hilton, barber, august, 1912, august, 1975, south, african, wing, commander, south, african, force, during, world, contents, biography, awards, distinguished, flying, cross, citation, references, external, linksbiogra. Lt Col Maurice Clinton Hilton Barber DFC OBE 8 August 1912 11 August 1975 was a South African wing commander in the South African Air Force during World War II Contents 1 Biography 2 Awards 3 Distinguished Flying Cross citation 4 References 5 External linksBiography editHilton Barber was born in Craddock 1 the son of Harry Atherstone Hilton Barber and Celia Andrews Barber served during World War II in the Squadron 250 of the RAF on the Western front in 1942 He went on to command Squadron 450 RAAF November 1942 until March 1943 Although it was considered to have achieved 5 wins it seems that this total is only 3 He received a DFC in February 1943 and was transferred to the SAAF with the rank of lieutenant colonel After the war he became the Federal Director of Civil Aviation in Southern Rhodesia 2 His two brothers Roger and Harry were also fighter pilots He had two sons Miles and Geoff who went blind from a genetic condition but became adventurers 3 Awards editDistinguished Flying Cross on 23 February 1943 as Acting Squadron Leader of the No 450 RAAF Squadron Royal Air Force 4 Officer of the Order of the British Empire OBE 1962 Birthday Honours 5 Distinguished Flying Cross citation editBarber s official DFC citation says During operations in the Western Desert this officer displayed great skill and unflagging devotion to duty As flight and squadron commander his steady judgment and high morale proved a tower of strength In 1 flight during the battle of El Alamein Squadron Leader Barber destroyed 3 Junkers 87 s His example has been worthy of high praise 4 References edit Shores C Williams C Aces High A Tribute to the Most Notable Fighter Pilots Grub Street p 101 ISBN 1 898697 00 0 Barber s biography Ciel de Gloire Ciel de Gloire 15 November 2015 Retrieved 15 November 2015 Overcoming Your Circumstance Miles Hilton Barber MeanderApparel 30 March 2023 Retrieved 9 November 2023 a b Barber s awards TracesOfWar com TracesOfWar com 15 November 2015 Retrieved 15 November 2015 No 42688 The London Gazette Supplement 25 May 1962 p 4358 External links editTracesOfWar com Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Maurice Hilton Barber amp oldid 1202168491, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
