David Coke

David Coke

The Honourable David Arthur Coke, (/ˈkʊk/KUUK; 1915–1941) was a Flight Lieutenant in the Royal Air Force Reserve during the Second World War, and is considered a flying ace, being credited with 2 destroyed, 2 probables and 2 damaged. He was known in popular culture for his friendship with the author Roald Dahl whilst serving in the Royal Air Force.

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