Alec Sutherland
Alec Sutherland MBE (19 August 1922 – 16 April 2014) was a Scottish RAF most notable for serving with No 5 Group, Bomber Command whose missions on the heavy bombers over enemy territory helped take Britain to victory in the Second World War.[1]
Sutherland, Alec | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 August 1922 Inverness |
| Died | 16 April 2014 (aged 91) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1941–1946 |
| Rank | Flight Sergeant |
| Unit | Bomber Command |
| Awards | Bomber Command Clasp |
Sutherland was educated at Inverness Technical High School. He joined the Inverness Library Service in 1936 and formed the 161 (1st Highland) Squadron in 1941. After World War II ended he returned to Inverness and was involved in swimming[2] and mountaineering[3] for the rest of the life. He was awarded the MBE in 2009.[4]
References
- Herald Scotsman
- Inverness Courier
- MCOFS
- "Highland News". Archived from the original on 26 August 2016. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
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