Dowding

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1. Dowding - Noun

2. Dowding - Proper noun

Meaning

British marshal of the RAF who commanded the British air defense forces that defeated the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain (1882-1970)

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Although added to the Reserve List of the Royal Flying Corps (RFC), Dowding returned to the Isle of Wight to resume his Royal Garrison Artillery duties. Source: Internet

Family Lord Dowding statue, St Clement Danes, the Strand, London Dowding married Clarice Maud Vancourt, the daughter of an officer in the Indian Army, on 16 February 1918; they had one son, Derek. Source: Internet

Fighter Command pilots came to characterise Dowding as one who cared for his men and had their best interests at heart. Source: Internet

Bungay 2000, p. 356. Dowding, to highlight the problem of the Big Wing's performance, submitted a report compiled by Park to the Air Ministry on 15 November. Source: Internet

Bungay 2000, p. 359. Post-war analysis agrees Dowding and Park's approach was best for 11 Group. Source: Internet

Dowding admitted 11 Group's efficiency was impaired but, despite serious damage to some airfields, only two out of 13 heavily attacked airfields were down for more than a few hours. Source: Internet

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