What happened to Group Captain Townsend?

What happened to Group Captain Townsend?

Death and legacy Townsend died of stomach cancer in 1995, in Saint-Léger-en-Yvelines, France. He was 80 years old.

How many kills Did Group Captain Townsend have?

Townsend already had a reputation as an ace fighter pilot. He was the first pilot to shoot down an enemy plane during the Battle Of Britain. In total he was credited with 11 kills, plus two 'probables' and four enemy aircraft damaged. He flew more than 300 operational sorties.

Who was Peter Townsend's first wife?

Cecil Rosemary Pratt Cecil Rosemary Pratt, Marchioness Camden (née Pawle; – 27 February 2004) was a British socialite and artist, best known as the first wife of Group Captain Peter Townsend, who later became romantically involved with Princess Margaret....Rosemary Pratt, Marchioness Camden.

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Did Peter Townsend return Brussels?

Oct. 10, 1955 - Group Captain Townsend Returns From From Brussels: Group Captain Peter Townsend arrived back in London last night from Brussels where he is air attache, on leave. He had driven from Brussels to Le Touquet - and from there went by air to Ferryfield Airport Lydd, Kent and then drove his car to London.

What happened to Townsend after Margaret?

Townsend left Britain after Margaret, bowing to a disapproving establishment, told the nation on Oct. 31, 1955, she had decided not to marry him because he was divorced. He died late Monday at his home 30 miles from Paris where he lived with his wife, Marie-Luce Jamagne.

Who shot down Douglas Bader?

Flight Lieutenant "Buck" Casson RAF combat records indicate Bader may have been shot down by Flight Lieutenant "Buck" Casson of No. 616 Squadron RAF, who claimed a Bf 109 whose tail came off and the pilot baled out, before he himself was shot down and captured.

How many kills did Douglas Bader have?

This strategy suited Bader and during the summer of 1941 he obtained 12 kills. His 23 victories made him the fifth highest ace in the RAF. However, on 9th August 1941, he suffered a mid-air collision down near Le Touquet, France. He parachuted to the ground but both his artificial legs were badly damaged.

Did Margaret and Peter Townsend marry?

Most famously she fell in love with Group Captain Peter Townsend. ... Margaret eventually abandoned her plans with Townsend and married photographer Antony Armstrong-Jones in 1960; the Queen made him Earl of Snowdon. The couple had a son, David, and a daughter, Sarah, before divorcing in 1978.

Did Queen Elizabeth send Peter Townsend away?

Princess Margaret gave up love for the Crown on this day, 65 years ago. Queen Elizabeth's sister announced on Octo, that her engagement to Captain Peter Townsend was no more. ... Under the Royal Marriages Act of 1772, the Princess required the Queen's permission to marry before the age of 25.