Edmund Tempest
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Captain Edmund Roger Tempest was a World War I flying ace
credited with 17 aerial victories.
His parents were Wilfrid Francis and Florence Helen O'Rourke Tempest. He returned from farming in Saskatchewan to join the service at the beginning of World War I. He transferred into the Royal Flying Corps
. He was granted aviator's certificate no. 1604 on 27 August 1915. Eventually posted to No. 64 Squadron in July 1917, he drove down his first foe while piloting a Dehavilland DH.9, on 30 November 1917. After switching airplanes to RAF SE.5as, he ran off a string of 16 victories beginning 8 August 1918 and ending 14 August 1918.
T./Capt. Edmund Roger Tempest, Gen. List and R.F.C.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He attacked a formation of seven enemy machines, firing on one from a distance of a few feet and destroying it. On another occasion with his patrol he engaged thirteen enemy machines. Though both his guns were out of action, he continued fighting for fifteen minutes in order to enable the rest of his patrol to keep up the fight. Having driven off the enemy, he brought his patrol back safely. He showed splendid courage and initiative.
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Capt. Edmund Roger Tempest, M.C.
Since March last this officer has destroyed nine enemy machines. A daring and most capable officer, who never hesitates to engage the enemy. By brilliant leadership he achieves success with the minimum of loss.
Flying ace
A flying ace or fighter ace is a military aviator credited with shooting down several enemy aircraft during aerial combat. The actual number of aerial victories required to officially qualify as an "ace" has varied, but is usually considered to be five or more...
credited with 17 aerial victories.
His parents were Wilfrid Francis and Florence Helen O'Rourke Tempest. He returned from farming in Saskatchewan to join the service at the beginning of World War I. He transferred into the Royal Flying Corps
Royal Flying Corps
The Royal Flying Corps was the over-land air arm of the British military during most of the First World War. During the early part of the war, the RFC's responsibilities were centred on support of the British Army, via artillery co-operation and photographic reconnaissance...
. He was granted aviator's certificate no. 1604 on 27 August 1915. Eventually posted to No. 64 Squadron in July 1917, he drove down his first foe while piloting a Dehavilland DH.9, on 30 November 1917. After switching airplanes to RAF SE.5as, he ran off a string of 16 victories beginning 8 August 1918 and ending 14 August 1918.
Honours and awards
Military Cross (MC)T./Capt. Edmund Roger Tempest, Gen. List and R.F.C.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He attacked a formation of seven enemy machines, firing on one from a distance of a few feet and destroying it. On another occasion with his patrol he engaged thirteen enemy machines. Though both his guns were out of action, he continued fighting for fifteen minutes in order to enable the rest of his patrol to keep up the fight. Having driven off the enemy, he brought his patrol back safely. He showed splendid courage and initiative.
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Capt. Edmund Roger Tempest, M.C.
Since March last this officer has destroyed nine enemy machines. A daring and most capable officer, who never hesitates to engage the enemy. By brilliant leadership he achieves success with the minimum of loss.