Russell Bannock

Russell Bannock

Bannock in October 1944
Birth nameRussell William Bahnuk
Nickname(s)Russ
Born(1919-11-01)November 1, 1919
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
DiedJanuary 4, 2020(2020-01-04) (aged 100)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Allegiance Canada
BranchRoyal Canadian Air Force
Years of service1941–1945
Battles / warsWorld War II
Awards
Other workAviator and test pilot

Russell William Bannock OOnt DSO DFC* (born Bahnuk; November 1, 1919 – January 4, 2020) was a Canadian fighter ace during the Second World War and a chief test pilot for de Havilland Canada.