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Kenneth Malise Saint Clair Graeme Leask
Born (1896-10-30)October 30, 1896
Died April 24, 1974(1974-04-24) (aged 77)
Place of birth Southsea, Hampshire, England
Allegiance Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom
Service/branch Ensign of the Royal Air Force Royal Air Force
Rank Captain (later Air Vice-Marshal)
Unit No. 41 Squadron RFC, No. 42 Squadron RFC, No. 84 Squadron RAF
Awards Military Cross with Bar

Air Vice-Marshal Kenneth Malise Saint Clair Graeme Leask began his career as a World War I flying ace credited with eight aerial victories. He flew over 100 sorties, and survived being shot down three times. He attained the rank of Captain, and position as Flight Commander, in No. 84 Squadron. He remained in the RAF after the war, finally ascending to Director General of the Air Ministry and attaining the rank of Air Vice-Marshal.[1]

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