Alan Christopher Deere is possibly New Zealand’s most famous fighter pilot of the Second World War. He was also one of the luckiest – surviving several near death experiences to become one of the outstanding pilots of the Battle of Britain.
Alan Deere
Personal details
Full Name:
Alan Christopher Deere
Lifetime:
12 Dec 1917 – 21 Sep 1995
Biography
Main image: Sir Hugh Dowding with Battle of Britain pilots
New Zealander Alan Deere pictured with Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding and other Battle of Britain fighter pilots outside the Air Ministry in London, 14 September 1942.
