Ray Hanna
Raynham George Hanna, AFC & Bar (28 August 1928 – 1 December 2005) was a New Zealand-born fighter pilot who emigrated to England to join the Royal Air Force (RAF). During his RAF career he was a founding member of the Red Arrows aerobatics display team. He also founded The Old Flying Machine Company, which commercially flies Second World War vintage fighter aircraft at air displays around the world, and for television and cinematic productions. He was a Spitfire display pilot in the latter half of the 20th century, noted for his daring aerobatic stunt flying.
Ray Hanna | |
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Hanna in Spitfire MH434 in 2005 | |
| Born | 28 August 1928 Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand |
| Died | 1 December 2005 (aged 77) Switzerland |
| Buried | Parham, Suffolk, United Kingdom |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1949–1971 |
| Rank | Squadron Leader |
| Commands held | Red Arrows |
| Awards | Air Force Cross & Bar Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air |
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