Sydney Richard Ubee

Sydney Richard Ubee, CB, AFC, (1903–1998), Air Vice-Marshal.

In his book "Wings on my sleeve" (page 157 et seq), Eric Brown records his admiration of a number of erstwhile colleagues who deserve recognition:- "I was fortunate to have such fine C.O.s as Alan Hards, Dick Ubee, Silyn Roberts, and Alan[sic] Wheeler"

Sitter in 4 portraits, and Photographs (one by Elliott & Fry 1951) in the National Portrait Gallery Collection ref:NPG x91562, NPG x86064 and NPG x100225. [1]

Mentioned in THE LONDON GAZETTE, 4 APRIL, 1933 2289

[2] 1 October, 1937;[3]

7 June, 1940;[4] and 23 July, 1929.[5]

The Supermarine Walrus was the first amphibious aircraft in the world to be launched by catapult with a full military load, piloted by Flight Lieutenant Sydney Richard Ubee.

Ubee was awarded the Air Force Cross (AFC), posted in The London Gazette Supplement for 2 January 1939.[6]

Ubee was made a Companion of the Order of the Bath in the 1952 New Year Honours[7]

References
  1. "King's Collections : Archive Catalogues : Military Archives".
  2. The London Gazette Issue 33927
  3. The London Gazette Issue 34440
  4. The London Gazette Issue 34886
  5. The London Gazette Issue 33519
  7. 1952 New Year Honours
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