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Fighter pilot, 7th Btn, Sherwood Foresters & Royal Flying Corps Nottingham's most celebrated war hero Captain Albert Ball was born in Lenton in 1897. He is known to be the most renowned fighter pilot in the RFC and shot down 44 planes in the First World War. His many awards included the Victoria Cross (1917), Legion d'Honneur, Croix de Chevalier, and the Russian Order of St. George. Major-General Trenchard was quoted as saying Captain Albert Ball was "The most daring, skilful, and successful pilot the Royal Flying Corps has ever had". Lord Admiral Richard Howe
Soldier, MP Richard Howe was born the fourth Viscount Howe in 1726. He joined the Navy aged just 14. By 20, he had risen to the rank of Captain. Credited with firing the first shots of the Seven Years War, he's best remembered for his victory over the French fleet in the battle of The Glorious First of June” in 1794. He earned the dubious nickname "Black Dick" because he was rumoured never to smile unless a battle was about to begin. Lord Nelson called Lord Howe a "great master in tactics and bravery". Lord Howe's key achievements included the Battle of Long Island (1776), The Battle of White Plains (1776) and becoming Member of Parliament for Nottingham (1758). Capital for learning | Famous people | Nottingham history | Interesting facts | The Dukeries | Postcards | Virtual tours | Videos | Souvenirs | Nottingham hotels | UK family holidays | Nottingham bed and breakfasts (B&Bs) | Nottingham holiday cottages |
