Beaufort Palmer

Beaufort Mosman Hunter Palmer
Squadron Leader B.M.H. Palmer with Prime Minister Robert Menzies in August 1940 at RAAF Station Archerfield, Brisbane.
Nickname(s)"Beau"
Born(1919-12-14)14 December 1919
Brisbane, Australia
Died22 November 2011(2011-11-22) (aged 91)
Gold Coast, Australia
AllegianceAustralia
Service / branchRoyal Australian Air Force
Years of service1940–1945
RankSquadron Leader
CommandsNo. 5 Squadron RAAF
Battles / wars
AwardsDistinguished Flying Cross

Beaufort Mosman Hunter Palmer, DFC (14 December 1919 – 22 November 2011) was an Australian aviator of the Second World War who was recognised as one of Australia's finest wartime pilot instructors.

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