Sir Hugh Spencer Lisle Dundas,, nicknamed "Cocky", was a fighter pilot in the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Second World War and later a senior broadcasting executive. He was promoted to squadron leader and awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross at the age of 21, advanced to wing commander at 22 and, at 23, was awarded the Distinguished Service Order and became one of the youngest group captains in the RAF. Dundas retired from the RAF in 1949, and was knighted in 1987 for his services to business and the media.
Dundas at RAF Duxford, Cambridgeshire, 2 January 1942
John Dundas (RAF officer)
John Charles Dundas, was a Royal Air Force fighter pilot and flying ace of the Second World War credited with 12 victories.
Portrait of John Dundas, by Cuthbert Orde
Rudolf Heitsch's Dornier, shot down by Dundas and his wingman on 15 September 1940. The machine carried a flame throwing device which is just visible on the aft fuselage (see victory list for details). Feldwebel Pfeiffer is being carried on a stretcher.
Hugh Dundas (smoking) with No. 19 Squadron aircrew at Manor Farm near RAF Duxford, September 1940.
Spitfire R6915, Imperial War Museum (2019). Dundas made a probable claim against a Bf 110 on 9 October 1940 in this machine.
