Donald Roderick MacLaren, was a Canadian flying ace of the First World War.
Bronze bust of Major Donald Roderick MacLaren at Vancouver International Airport Domestic Arrivals.
No. 46 Squadron of the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Air Force, formed in 1916, was disbanded and re-formed three times before its last disbandment in 1975. It served in both World War I and World
Donald MacLaren
…orientation on the Bristol Scout and Sopwith Camel, completing 9 hours solo on the Camel. On 23 November 1917 he was sent to France where he joined No. 46 Squadron. His first air combat was in February 1918, where MacLaren successfully shot down a German fighter 'out of control'. He was awarded the Military Cross…
Heraldic badge of the squadron displayed on the Battle of Britain Monument in London
A scoreboard listing the claims for aircraft destroyed by No. 80 Wing between July and November 1918.
AOC presents Squadron Plaque to 46 Squadron at RAF Kenley, 1938.
Hurricane Mk I of 46 Squadron during the Norwegian Campaign, May 1940. This aircraft was abandoned in Norway