Robert Fumerton
Encyclopedia
Wing Commander Robert Carl 'Moose' Fumerton (March 21, 1913 – July 10, 2006) was the top Canadian night-fighter flying ace
during World War II
.
He was born in Fort-Coulonge, Quebec, and attended Shawville High School (now Pontiac High School
) in Shawville, Quebec.
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...
during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
.
He was born in Fort-Coulonge, Quebec, and attended Shawville High School (now Pontiac High School
Pontiac High School
Pontiac High School is an English-language high school in Shawville, Quebec, Canada with about 560 students. It is operated by the Western Quebec School Board. The principal is Eldon Keon.-Notable alumni:...
) in Shawville, Quebec.